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How do you ensure that you are aware of what's happening in each child's home life? How does that awareness direct your teaching practice.

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How do you ensure that you are aware of what's happening in each child's home life? How does that awareness direct your teaching practice.

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How does your teaching practice allow you to establish positive and productive relationships with families?

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How does your teaching practice allow you to establish positive and productive relationships with families?

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How do you ensure that families are kept aware of what's happening in their child's daily/weekly life in your program?

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How do you ensure that families are kept aware of what's happening in their child's daily/weekly life in your program?

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Reflect on the feedback you received in the Family Questionnaire you collected (please see pp. 12-13). Explain how the responses surprised you, confirmed your own reflections about yourself and/or gave you a new goal for professional growth.

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Reflect on the feedback you received in the Family Questionnaire you collected (please see pp. 12-13). Explain how the responses surprised you, confirmed your own reflections about yourself and/or gave you a new goal for professional growth.

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Positive role modeling; talking to them on their level where the kids understand and feel like they are being heard.

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Communication and open ended questions; making sure everyone is on the same page in regards to the child's education (conferences, meetings, home assignments)

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creating an respectful environment where students and families feel heard and valued along with consistent communication; collaboration and building a sense of belonging in the classroom; build trust and relationships

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creating open, respectful and consistent communication. I make sure to greet the families warmly every day and take time to share brief updates about their childs successes, challenges and special moments

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Ensures the classroom is inviting and reflects children’s cultures, languages, and family structures.

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Ensures the classroom is inviting and reflects children’s cultures, languages, and family structures.

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verbal reminders

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newsletters; homework

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My teaching practices strengthen positive relationships by fostering a welcoming, respectful atmosphere where students feel acknowledged and appreciated. I also rely on open communication and steady encouragement to build trust, teamwork, and a strong sense of community in the classroom.

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we use Class dojo throughout the day we send pictures and newsletters and briefing at the beginning and end of each day

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communication report to let families know what happened if their child has injured; families sign that they have been informed

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Communicates regularly through various methods (conversations, notes, emails, apps, meetings).

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Communicates regularly through various methods (conversations, notes, emails, apps, meetings).

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Communication throughout newsletter, email as well as verbal communication

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take home folders for homework; "keep at home" side and "bring back to school" side

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pay attention to changes in child's behavior and mood; listen carefully to when they are sharing stories around their home experience; collaborate with counselors and community to find out what's going on in the home life; build trust so children feel comfortable to share

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pay attention to play in centers, especially dramatic play, as children often act out what they see at home

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take pictures, communication to create a strong partnership

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Home visit usually occur during the beginning of the year so that would help.As well as conferences is a good way to communicate the children’s activities and how they interact with peers.Also building relationships & having conversations with the children about their weekend activities.

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sometimes if the child is having some unusual behavior , we will briefly chat with the parent to kind of seeing what's happening at home, or if its seen at home

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building relationships with your parents

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having a relationship with the parents; they will open up about what is going on at home; building trust so families feel safe to talk to you; this allows me to know if I need to work more with this child, put breakfast to the side, etc.

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I talk with parents during drop-off and pick-up, pay attention to daily updates, and communicate with my teaching team. These small conversations help me understand each child’s current needs and what might be affecting their behavior or emotions.

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I received a lot of 3s on my family questionnaire, I am excited about that, but I'm always willing to learn more and do even better

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The Family Questionnaire gave me helpful insight into how families see my work. I was surprised that several families pointed out strengths I don’t always notice in myself, especially my patience and the calm way I handle challenges.

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good positive feedback from families; they encouraged even higher scores

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not surprised; prepared for the responses because of the classroom environment that has been set up