--------------------Parental Involvement----------------
Virtually every issue that we deal with, be it education… be it human services, gang problems or drugs, we find STRONG FAMILIES the ultimate solution. ~ Van Goethe
Parent involvement is very important and even crucial to every child's life.
Being a parent means that you are the most influential person in your child's
life and their in school. Your involvement in your child's life can benefit in
several ways including, higher grades and test scores, long term academic
achievement, positive attitudes and behavior, more successful programs,
and more effective schools.
Most parents want to be
involved in their child's education and see their children succeed and make them
proud. Often times, it is hard for parents to know where to start, when to find
the time, and how to make the connection with their child and how to make the
positive connections needed. Well, when you have these struggles and wonder how
to show your child that you care and value their education here are a few ways
to help you.
- Show interest in reading
- Take part in study groups
- Talk about educational issues
- Ask about & pay attention to school matters
- Show concern for your child's progress
- Give time to the school & classroom (Join a Parent Teacher Organization)
Source: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/succeed/parental.cfm,
http://www.pta.org/topic_parent_involvement.asp
The school will teach children how to read, but the environment of the home must teach them what to read. The school can teach them how to think, but the home must teach them what to believe. ~ Charles A. Wells
Resources for You
www.childfun.com This website has
activities for children and parents. It includes recipes, games and other
creative crafts.
www.afterschool.org/programs/cfm This website has a variety of links and
resources about afterschool activities from art to physical fitness.
www.create-a-reader.com This
website includes a variety of games and exercises that work towards developing
early literacy skills.
http://www.cfw.tufts.edu/ Child & Family
Webguide includes information about parenting, child development, education,
healthcare and so much more!
www.preschoolrainbow.org Preschool
Rainbow provides information on preschool activities and lessons as well as
including parenting tips.
www.ed.gov This is the Department of Education
website and includes an abundant amount of information for teachers and parents.
The child pulls parents and teachers together, but without the help of one another, parents and teachers pull the child apart. ~ Debora Tinnin