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F.I.S.H.

F.I.S.H. Family Involvement Starts Here. F.I.S.H. F.I.S.H. Objectives: Identify why family involvement is important in a child’s education. Identify several different methods for involving parents in their child’s education. F.I.S.H. From the TEA Pre-K Guidelines:

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F.I.S.H.

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  1. F.I.S.H. Family InvolvementStarts Here

  2. F.I.S.H. F.I.S.H. Objectives: • Identify why family involvement is important in a child’s education. • Identify several different methods for involving parents in their child’s education.

  3. F.I.S.H. From the TEA Pre-K Guidelines: Families: Critical Players in Children’s School Readiness and Prekindergarten Experience

  4. F.I.S.H. Why is family involvement important?

  5. F.I.S.H. Why should I make the effort?

  6. F.I.S.H. Philosophy Parents are the first teachers Parents must be equal partners Learning does not stop outside the classroom. Don’t ask for parent involvement- expect it!

  7. F.I.S.H. Misconceptions Family Involvement is not only aboutparents helping out in the classroom.

  8. F.I.S.H. Strategies Setting the Stage for Success Daily Communication Folders Appropriate Homework Weekly Newsletters Buddy Bags Family Nights Class Websites Parent Conferences Parent Education Sessions

  9. F.I.S.H. From the TEA Pre-K Guidelines Early childhood teachers work in collaborative partnerships with families, establishing and maintaining regular, frequent two‐way communication with children’s families.

  10. Setting the Stage for Success Parent Orientation • Prepare the Parents • F.A.Q.’s • Handouts http://www.pre-kpages.com/prek_orient.html http://www.pre-kpages.com/prek_faqs.html

  11. Setting the Stage for Success • How to Prepare the Parents: • Put parents at ease • Teach parents how to talk to their children about school • Share your policy on • separation anxiety.

  12. Setting the Stage for Success F.A.Q.’s: Frequently Asked Questions • What if my child is sick? • What should my child wear to school? • Does my child need an extra change of clothes? • Do I need to purchase school supplies? • Can I bring treats to school for my child's birthday? • Do I need to send a snack to school with my child? • Will my child be taking a nap at school? • What is the best way to contact my child’s teacher? http://www.pre-kpages.com/prek_faqs.html

  13. Setting the Stage for Success Handouts • Letter from Teacher • Supply List • Student Information Sheet • Name Tags • Other

  14. Daily Communication Folders • What are they? • What is their purpose? • What is found in a • BEAR book? http://www.pre-kpages.com/bearbook.html

  15. Appropriate Homework • Name Bags • Skill Cards • Activities • Reading • Book Checkout System

  16. Weekly Newsletters • Computer generated • K.I.S.S. • Use clip-art • Consistency in layout • Save old newsletters • Proofread • Include contact info • Catchy title • E-mailing newsletters

  17. Buddy Bags • What are Buddy Bags? • What are companion characters? • What goes in the bag? • Where to find materials? • How do you track them? http://www.pre-kpages.com/buddy_bags.html

  18. Family Nights • Door prizes • Food • Invitations • Organized activities • Theme nights • Family photos http://www.pre-kpages.com/familynight.html

  19. Class Websites • About Me Page • Your Philosophy • Class Schedule • Class Photos • (check your district’s policy first) • Homework Policy • FAQ’s/Handbook • Link to School Website • Links for Parents & Kids • Curriculum Information

  20. Parent Conferences • Scheduling • Preparing • Portfolios • Handouts/Packets • Reminders • Following-up http://www.pre-kpages.com/conferences.html

  21. Parent Education Sessions • Registration • Orientation • Homework Night • Literacy Night • Math Night http://www.pre-kpages.com/prek_orient.html http://www.pre-kpages.com/homework.html

  22. End of Year Summer Packet • Library Info • Local Pool • Road Trip Tips • List of Top 100 Books • List of local places of interest • List of FREE things to do with kids • Calendar • Nursery Rhymes • Activities • Recipes • Supplies

  23. Using Vista Print to Communicate • Enhancing parent communication: • Business Cards • Magnets • Thank You Cards • Congratulations Cards • Back to School Checklists • Conference Scheduling & Reminders • Brochures • And Much More! http://www.pre-kpages.com/vista_print.html

  24. Review of Objectives • F.I.S.H. Objectives: • Identify why family involvement is important in a child’s education. • Identify several different methods for involving parents in their child’s education.

  25. The End by Vanessa Levin www.pre-kpages.com

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