Welcoming Environments
This type of environment helps families feel valued and relaxed in early education settings.
What is a welcoming environment?
Speaking this at home supports dual language learners’ development.
What is the native language?
Educators should involve families in this type of process.
What is decision-making?
Educators must respect this when working with diverse families.
What is cultural difference?
These partnerships help meet children’s needs.
What are community partnerships?
Including these in classrooms helps children feel connected to home.
What are family images?
Over 47 million people in the U.S. speak this at home.
What is a language other than English?
Building relationships with families requires empathy and this.
What is active listening?
This barrier can make school entry difficult for families.
What is a language barrier?
Teachers should maintain these to support children’s well-being.
What are professional connections?
This type of furniture helps adults transition from home to school.
What is adult furniture (sofas, benches)?
Programs should provide this to help bilingual families communicate.
What is information in multiple languages?
Families are considered these in high-quality programs.
What are genuine partners?
Understanding this helps educators support diverse children.
What is diversity?
Programs should anticipate family needs based on this.
What is knowledge of family circumstances or current events?
Greeting families at the door is one way to express this.
What is a warm welcome?
This type of learner benefits from home language reinforcement.
What is a dual language learner?
This type of communication helps families feel informed daily.
What is regular communication?
Families function in many ways and may need this outside the program.
What is support?
These resources help families with dual language learners.
What are community resources?
These events help open classrooms to families.
What are family nights, ice cream socials, or open houses?
These individuals often don’t realize the value of bilingualism.
Who are monolinguals?
This type of space allows private conversations between staff and families.
What is a private space?
Educators should take this step when concerns arise about a child.
What is further inquiry?
Teachers should protect this when engaging with families.
What is confidentiality and privacy?