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Families in the ClassroomTRANSCRIPT
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Why would teachers invite parents to participate or observe in their classrooms?
What would be some of the challenges of having parents participate in children’s classrooms?
What would be the contributions of parents in the classroom?
What is the teacher’s role when parents visit the classroom?
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Benefits for parents Benefits for teachers Benefits for children Children’s routines are interrupted Teachers feel uncomfortable being
observed
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Explore resources and classroom needs◦ Names and ages of family members who have
time◦ Occupations◦ Interests and hobbies
Encourage informal visits
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In order for parents to feel their contributions are valued, teachers should avoid giving them all the dirty tasks that they don’t want to do. What might some of these be?
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Birthdays, tea parties, and other special occasions
Lunch invitations Drop In and Read Personal invitations Parent observations Walking report cards—See our Success Zoo day
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Information about jobs
Hobbies Culture and
religion Extended family
contributions Assistance for
teachers
Time Materials Special skills Tutoring Field trips
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[Insert fig. 10-17 here. Then add print] Create a sample work card for:
◦ Reading with toddlersOR◦ Cooking applesauce with a small group of 3’sOR◦ Working on planting with first graders.
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Welcoming attitude Help parents become comfortable Giving parents specific roles Using resources Express appreciation of parents’
contributions
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Parents can make real contributions to children’s classrooms, supporting teachers and learning more about the educational process.
Teachers need to define useful tasks and ways for parents to be resources.
Teachers have a role in sharing the classroom, supporting parents and children at this special time.
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