Family involvement

Family nights are a great way to bring in the community. Get your parents involved in learning about the things your kids are working on every day! Here is the process I follow when I plan a family night for any content area (literacy, math, etc.)

Family and Community Engagement is essential. It is important to involve the entire school in creating an environment that supports parents. We

Parent involvement matters. In this post, the benefits of having parent support are shared. Parent handouts for teachers are included.

Immerse yourself in the power of partnership with "Fresh Ideas for Parent Involvement in the New School Year". This post is packed with creative, doable ways to engage parents and families in your classroom. From elementary-centric approaches to broader family involvement activities, this post charts the course for a year filled with robust collaboration. Discover a treasure trove of ideas aimed at fostering strong, meaningful partnerships. Visit the blog now to revolutionize parent…

Ideas to try before the school year even starts.

At Back to School Night – I always have a Mystery Reader Sign-up. This is one of those ideas that if you aren't doing it – you should start this year! A Mystery Reader is a surprise visit from a family member (moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, etc). They bring a favorite picture book […]

Try these creative family fun night ideas from parent groups across the country.

Parent Engagement is a great opportunity to get parents involved with your early childhood program and become a real partner in the education of their children. This 55-pg. download includes everything you'll need to implement this series in your program including: instructions, a parent welcome letter (describing the program), 12 2-page monthly newsletters, and printable activities that align with the newsletters.

Why Parent Engagement in Schools Matters and How to Get Involved