Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children

by Couchenour, Donna; Chrisman, Kent

• ISBN13: 9781418067199
• ISBN10: 1418067199
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-08
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Families, Schools and Communities: Together for Young Children, 3e emphasizes the role of families and communities in children?s education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher preparation programs. Content reflects current research and best practice in education. Divided into two sections, this book provides an understanding of contemporary families, and the skills required to build relationships with families and the community. A complete new chapter fosters family involvement by addressing math, literacy, science, and social studies academic content areas. This chapter also contains specific ideas and strategies for increasing family involvement in the community and schools, and encourages learning at home. New information is included about working with military families, addressing issues of childhood obesity and teaching children about financial literacy and managing money.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Understanding Families

A Theory-Based Approach to Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

Understanding Family Diversity

Developmental Issues in Families with Young Children

Family Strengths, Family Functions, and Family Structure

Parenting

Family Stress

A Family-Based Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

Family-Staff Relationships

Parent Education and Family Life Education

Early Childhood Educators in the Community

Case Studies

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Glossary

Index

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