Learning at home, PreK-3: homework activities that engage children and families

Create a strong home-school connection through family activities that extend learning! Because families play a critical role in helping young children develop a strong academic foundation and a love of learning, teachers need to involve caregivers as partners in education and extend learning to the home environment. Learning at Home, PreK–3 helps teachers plan developmentally appropriate, creative homework activities that encourage positive learning experiences and reinforce important home-school connections. Packed with hundreds of engaging and interesting activities, this resource expands the concept of what constitutes homework and family involvement. Focused mainly on social interactions within the family, these playful, fun activities: - Relate directly to children's own experiences - Employ concrete, easily accessible materials - Include shared reading experiences, family projects, and games - Integrate developmental and content areas, including language and literacy, mathematics, science, and the creative arts - Promote literacy learning in homes where English is not the primary language These tools and strategies help teachers reach out to families and reinforce learning both in school and at home, ensuring that all students have the chance to achieve and become lifelong learners.

• ISBN: 978-1-4129-6328-2
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés