8.9: Planning Partnerships
As we learned in Chapter 6 (Curriculum) and 7 (Environments), planning can be quite valuable for many aspects of our early childhood programs. Planning to include families will be no different. Usually, teachers consider the following to collaborate with families throughout the year:
- Setting the tone (making connections to help families feel included and comfortable)
- On-going communication (valuing this crucial process throughout the school year)
- Including families in the program (drawing on their expertise, experiences, and support)
- Home-School Connections (extending experiences between home and school)