[07202] Families, Schools, and Communities

Families, Schools, and Communities: Together for Young Children, 3e emphasizes the role of families and communities in children’s education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher preparation programs. Content reflects current research and best practice in education. Divided into two sections, this book provides an understanding of contemporary families, and the skills required to build relationships with families and the community. A complete new chapter fosters family involvement by addressing math, literacy, science, and social studies academic content areas. This chapter also contains specific ideas and strategies for increasing family involvement in the community and schools, and encourages learning at home. New information is included about working with military families, addressing issues of childhood obesity and teaching children about financial literacy and managing money.


Preface

Part. I Understanding Families

Chapter. 1: A Theory-Based Approach to Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

Chapter. 2: Understanding Family Diversity

Chapter. 3: Developmental Issues in Families with Young Children

Chapter. 4: Family Strengths, Family Functions, and Family Structure

Chapter. 5: Parenting

Chapter. 6: Family Stress

Chapter. 7: A Family-Based Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

Chapter. 8: Family-Staff Relationships

Chapter. 9: Supporting Young Children''s Learning at Home

Chapter. 10: Parent Education and Family Life Education

Chapter. 11: Early Childhood Educators in the Community


Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Glossary

Index