ECE 360 GCU Integrate Home and Families Discussion

Identifying family structures helps a teacher to identify and leverage opportunities to support family structures, family needs, and learner outcomes.

In a birth-pre-K classroom setting.  During the observations, take note of family engagement strategies and volunteer opportunities that support the learning needs in the classroom environment.

Reflect on your observations and discussions with the classroom teachers. 

In 250-500 words, discuss three different classroom routines and activities observed or discussed during the experience that would integrate families, the home, and the school environment.

How does each routine and activity integrate the students’ personal, family, and community experience and cultural norms?

How will you integrate these routines and activities into your future classroom to collaborate with families to build a positive and respectful learning environment?