Working with Families from preschool through Primary Grades



Working with Families from preschool through Primary Grades

Introduction

As a child climbs the ladder of life and moves from preschool to primary level he or she undergoes significant changes which tend to stick with him/her for the rest of his/her life. Therefore, this period holds immense importance as the cognitive abilities of a child starts to mature. Along with their cognitive abilities, their ability to focus and perceive things also widens. Family involvement during the identified stage can either enhance their skills or be a source of the destruction. Family involvement during the preschool period intends to craft a smoother path for a child to move from one phase of his life to the next. Family involvement does not necessarily implies to parental involvement only, but also grips in the role of the siblings. As a school teacher working with families is not restricted to participating in parent-teacher meetings or working within the boundaries of a school (sed.sagepub.com).

Discussion

The role of a school teacher extends to different spheres from the academic development of a child to his or her social development. In this regard different activities should be performed by a teacher in order to produce a responsible citizen, which can contribute in the development and prosperity of the society.

Home Visits

Home visits by a teacher are of utmost importance as it is beneficial both for a child as well as for a teacher. It gives a teacher an insight of the environment a child enjoys at home and whether the environment is conducive for a child's cognitive and social development or not. Home visits also help teachers to gauge the level of effort he or she should put in order to render a productive citizen for tomorrow. Home visits also acts in the benefit for parents as they get an opportunity to get a sneak peak of teachers involvement along with a child's ability to match up to the standard scales.

Home Learning Activities

Home learning activities tends to a give an accurate measure of a family's involvement as child advances from preschool to Primary Grades. Home learning activities not only infuses the role played by the parents but also inculcates the role of the siblings. Home learning activities tend to embrace different games which help a child to grow both analytically and socially. Teaching a child how to write and learn are probably the best gifts, parents can give. Sitting with a child as he/she starts to write and learn different shapes hints at some of the home learning activities. Home learning activities are of equal importance since it gives an opportunity to a child to develop interest in the studies under the influence of those whom he/she has looked up to.

Student Handbooks (Parents and Students rights)

As highlighted that the involvement of families is of great significance and plays a gigantic role in a child's development. Therefore, student handbooks can allow both parents and students and to an extend teachers to understand their limitations or ...