Family
It is important to stay connected with _______, for they are vital pieces to ensuring your classroom is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
families
"refers to explicit and implicit values, beliefs, and patterns of behavior that are passed on from generation to generation"
Culture
Stories and activities should involve
multiculturalism
Name one or more family and cultural involvement ideas for 0-6 months
Family story times
Family music
At-home crafts (monthly milestone achievements)
Class website/app
IFSP's, IEP's, embedded coaching programs, and family-centered programs are all examples of what?
Early Intervention in Early Childhood Education
What does culture influence?
behavior
a space children can easily access to feel more comfortable in the classroom
cozy corner
Name one or more family and cultural involvement ideas for 6 months - 1 year
Parent volunteers for play and interaction
Sign language
Class website/app
Family story time
telling the truth in a thoughtful & considered way
assertive communication
being culturally responsive and linguistically responsive means you have
cultural competence
some materials used in the classroom to involve multiculturalism:
clothing, food, skin tone paper and crayons, dolls, posters, photos
Name one or more family and cultural involvement ideas for 1-2.5 years
Class website/app
Family story time
this type of communication is important to have with parents and teachers
two-way communication
BONUS QUESTION: what type of learners are learning not only two languages, but also two cultures
Dual language learners
Incorporating children's families in the classroom to provide comfort to young children is connecting to
real-life practices
Name one or more family and cultural involvement ideas for 3-4 years
Career days
Show & Tell
Family story time
Class website/app
Sign language
Parent information sessions (ex: social/emotional)
BONUS QUESTION: what does IFSP stand for and what is its meaning
It is the foundation for the involvement in families with early intervention services. It lays out what services your baby or toddler should receive and what results you and the team hope to achieve for your child. It's a plan that guides and supports your efforts to boost your child’s development up to age 3.
Teachers need to become aware of their own
cultural experiences
name one or more ways families can be involved in the classroom:
Parent/Family member volunteers
Class events incorporating the different cultures
Holiday celebrations
“Class parents/family members”
Career days
Show and tell
Name one or more family and cultural involvement ideas for 4-5 years
Class website/app
Cultural celebrations for holidays
Incorporate basic phrases in other languages of children in the class
Parent information sessions (ex: social/emotional)