Building Relationships In Early Childhood Education
Building Relationships
Rosalyn Stewart
ECE312: Administration of Early Childhood Ed. Programs (BFI1048A)
Instructor: Susan Hoagland
December 20, 2010
Building relationships between the families, community and the staff are very important to the survival of the centers. The relationship between the two is so important that it one of the main factors that can contribute to the success of the center. To provide quality care within the centers welcoming parents to be a part of their child’s day, making the center open and inviting gives the indication that the centers wants the best for the children and the families. In early childhood education children and their families are essential to providing a quality program that the
community will recognize. Having policies and implementing produces that welcomes families to come and visit freely creates an element of trust that both current and potential parents will appreciate. Communication is the key to any successful relationship and a parent teacher relationship is one important to the education of a young child. Opening the lines of communication between families and staff works both ways. Parents should feel comfortable with the teacher. Parents should share information with the teacher about their expectations of the class and their child. Work cooperatively with the teacher to represent the best interest of the child. Teachers should take the time to have parent teacher conferences. Doing so gives the teachers the opportunity to express any concerns they may have and the progress that have been made. This gives the parents the chance to see that teacher does genuinely cares for their child and also wants what’s best for them. It shows that the common goal is the happiness and success of the child and both are willing to work together to achieve that goal. Holding parent nights and monthly newsletters is also great way share information with parents about the centers. The parent night gives parents a chance to come together meeting other parents and afford them the opportunity to get to know the staff and see the changes that are being made or voice their opinion on the changes that they feel will enhance the quality of their child education. That makes them feel important and that they are as important as their children. It also gives them a chance to meet other parents and work them to improve the quality of the center. These meetings are the time share changes of policies and procedures that affect the centers. Sharing changes to laws that may affect the way things are done keeps parents and families abreast of the latest news and information concerning early childhood education. The newsletters keeps parents informed about when things are going to happen. Special events, holiday parties, and closings are just a few items that can be covered in the month newsletters; need to know information that keeps parents knowledgeable. Keeping an open door policy is the best. It may seem that tours or parents stopping by would be best if known before hand but it the centers has nothing to hide and is truly providing quality care to the children appointment are not necessary. Potential parent feel more comfortable with being able to just walk in at anytime and see the facility. Current parent loved the fact that they are welcomed into the classroom at time. Families are important to the well being of children so naturally family should be important to the centers. Having a good relationship between the staff, parent and children is vital to level of care and education that is being provided at the centers. Staff who have an understanding and share information with the parent keeps families involved in their child education and daily activities which then connects the community with the center.
Rosalyn Stewart
ECE312: Administration of Early Childhood Ed. Programs (BFI1048A)
Instructor: Susan Hoagland
December 20, 2010
Building relationships between the families, community and the staff are very important to the survival of the centers. The relationship between the two is so important that it one of the main factors that can contribute to the success of the center. To provide quality care within the centers welcoming parents to be a part of their child’s day, making the center open and inviting gives the indication that the centers wants the best for the children and the families. In early childhood education children and their families are essential to providing a quality program that the
community will recognize. Having policies and implementing produces that welcomes families to come and visit freely creates an element of trust that both current and potential parents will appreciate. Communication is the key to any successful relationship and a parent teacher relationship is one important to the education of a young child. Opening the lines of communication between families and staff works both ways. Parents should feel comfortable with the teacher. Parents should share information with the teacher about their expectations of the class and their child. Work cooperatively with the teacher to represent the best interest of the child. Teachers should take the time to have parent teacher conferences. Doing so gives the teachers the opportunity to express any concerns they may have and the progress that have been made. This gives the parents the chance to see that teacher does genuinely cares for their child and also wants what’s best for them. It shows that the common goal is the happiness and success of the child and both are willing to work together to achieve that goal. Holding parent nights and monthly newsletters is also great way share information with parents about the centers. The parent night gives parents a chance to come together meeting other parents and afford them the opportunity to get to know the staff and see the changes that are being made or voice their opinion on the changes that they feel will enhance the quality of their child education. That makes them feel important and that they are as important as their children. It also gives them a chance to meet other parents and work them to improve the quality of the center. These meetings are the time share changes of policies and procedures that affect the centers. Sharing changes to laws that may affect the way things are done keeps parents and families abreast of the latest news and information concerning early childhood education. The newsletters keeps parents informed about when things are going to happen. Special events, holiday parties, and closings are just a few items that can be covered in the month newsletters; need to know information that keeps parents knowledgeable. Keeping an open door policy is the best. It may seem that tours or parents stopping by would be best if known before hand but it the centers has nothing to hide and is truly providing quality care to the children appointment are not necessary. Potential parent feel more comfortable with being able to just walk in at anytime and see the facility. Current parent loved the fact that they are welcomed into the classroom at time. Families are important to the well being of children so naturally family should be important to the centers. Having a good relationship between the staff, parent and children is vital to level of care and education that is being provided at the centers. Staff who have an understanding and share information with the parent keeps families involved in their child education and daily activities which then connects the community with the center.