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makes a difference! Parents are the most important teachers in their children’s lives. All children — including those enrolled in child care, preschool, kindergarten or other early childhood programs — learn from their parents first. That’s why children do best when their parents play an active role in all of their learning experiences, at home and in care outside of the home too. Parents can have a positive effect on their child’s early education by learning all they can about the way children grow. Reading and playing with their child at home and showing that they care about his or her educational experiences are just two ways parents can be involved. Each type of parent involvement is important and makes a difference. Early childhood professionals (child care providers and early education teachers) who work with young children know that it’s important to make a strong connection with the child’s home and stay connected with the parents. When it comes to positive early learning experiences, parents MAKE A DIFFERENCE. When parents are involved...
Children
are more confident, happier and make friends more easily.
Children
learn to read more easily and have more success throughout their
school years.
Children
experience smoother transitions between home and early childhood or
school programs.
Parents
receive helpful information and ideas from caregivers, teachers and
other community resources.
Parents
understand more about how their child’s early childhood program
operates.
Parents
feel better and more confident about helping their child learn, and
about their own parenting skills.
Caregivers
are better able to provide quality care and educational experiences
to children.
Caregivers
receive more support from parents.
Communities
reap long-term benefits because children grow up knowing how to
communicate and respect one What can parents do? Parents set the stage for successful learning and development when they take an active role in their child’s early education and care. Being involved means making time to play, read and talk together. Communicating on a regular basis with his or her caregiver strengthens the partnership. By being an involved parent, you help support your child’s development and prepare him or her to do well in school for years to come.
Recognize that learning begins at birth.
Let your child know through your words and actions that you love
him/her.
Read books together daily. Ask your child questions about the story
as you read.
Know your child’s interests and abilities so that you can plan
activities that he/she will enjoy and learn from.
Stay in touch with your child’s caregiver or teacher. Talk often
about your child’s progress.
Try to volunteer a little time regularly to help in your child’s day
care or early childhood classroom.
Use your local library and other community resources to learn as
much as you can about how children grow and how you can be a
supportive parent. Get involved in the decision-making process related to the kind of early childhood program your child is in and how it operates.
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