Homework
It is important to communicate opportunities for family engagement in a clear and timely manner to encourage families to attend. For this homework, you will create a one page communication handout such as a newsletter or flyer with a listing of upcoming opportunities or activities for family engagement in an early childhood program.
1) Choose one month of the year to focus on.
2) Begin with a short introduction that includes:
3) The importance of family engagement
4) The benefits for children and families
5) How family engagement can promote partnerships between families and educators
6) List at least three opportunities or activities families can participate in during that month. For example, in May families can attend a Cinco de Mayo celebration or volunteer on a field trip.
7) Each opportunity or activity should include:
8) A short description
9) What will children and adults do during the activity
10) What families are expected to do or bring to prepare for the activity
11) Logistics such as dates, times, locations
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.