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  • 1.  Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-13-2018 09:15 AM
    Does anyone know of a program which can be presented to parent on fostering learning through everyday activities.  The target group is parents of  infants to pre kdgs, and both parent and child are together in the classes.  I am currently writing the lessons but would appreciate another resource.  
    Thanks!

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    Susan Roberts
    Early Education Consultant
    Vero Beach FL
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  • 2.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-14-2018 12:09 AM
    You should definitely take a look at ReadyRosie.com !!


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    Karen Nemeth
    Language Castle LLC
    Newtown PA
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  • 3.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-14-2018 10:13 AM
    The Erikson Institute has some great resources available for everyday math at https://earlymath.erikson.edu/

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    Sherrie Rose Mayle
    Director/Teacher
    Campbell Parents' Participation Preschool
    Campbell, CA
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  • 4.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-14-2018 03:12 PM
    ​Zero to Three is a wonderful resource for families and practitioners!
    Vroom is another resource that families can tap into on their phones/computers that delivers tips and information based on the age of the children they enroll in the free app.
    These are two great family resources!
    Best of luck!



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    Ann Neuner
    Director of Educational Services
    United Services for Children
    Saint Peters MO
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  • 5.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-15-2018 02:35 PM
    It may have been already mentioned but check out Vroom! They have tips and ideas to turn any everyday activity into a learning opportunity.

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    Keila Escobedo
    QRIS Outreach & Training Associate
    Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
    Los Angeles CA
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  • 6.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-15-2018 10:23 PM
    Some other resources that include activities for families to do at home…
    https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/
    http://peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/

    Recently available, Khan Academy Kids https://www.khanacademy.org/kids, a free app, offers a curriculum with "activities for kids ages 2 -5. Aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Common Core Standards."

    There are ideas embedded within the app, such as looking for print all around you/cereal boxes, on street signs, etc that are presented through short animated clips. (which some parents may prefer to reading tipsheets/text suggestions.)

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    Bonnie Blagojevic
    Morningtown Consulting
    Orono ME
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  • 7.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-27-2018 03:44 PM

    Hi Susan, 

    You could check out the math games and short printable math books that my colleagues and I developed for a family engagement intervention. The games and other materials are great for children ages 3-6. The teachers and parents loved the materials and the children in the study ended the year with higher scores on a preschool math assessment.

    The website is www.ym.edc.org.
    And we have several articles in Teaching Young Children that might be helpful to you. 
    Play Games, Learn Math! Pattern Block Games
    Play Games, Learn Math! Two numbers games with cards and dice
    Play Games, Learn Math! Playing with patterns
    Explore numbers and counting with dot card and finger games

    Best,
    Kristen Reed
    Education Development Center
    kreed@edc.org 



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    Senior Project Director
    EDC | US Division
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    Waltham, MA 02453
    kreed@edc.org | 617-618-2913
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  • 8.  RE: Parent Engagement program

    Posted 08-28-2018 08:40 AM
    Hi Susan,

    You might be interested in these spatial thinking activities that were designed for families to use: http://first8studios.org/gracieandfriends/family/

    And the free iPad app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gracie-friends-map-adventures/id1276283570?mt=8 

    Best wishes,
    Ashley

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    Ashley Lewis Presser
    Research Scientist
    Education Development Center
    New York NY
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