Open Discussion Forum

  • 1.  NAEYC Standard 8 Assessment items 8C.1

    Posted 04-27-2023 03:10 PM

    The assessment items read:

    Show or describe
    one example of how you involve close neighbors in your program as appropriate or cooperate with them on neighborhood interests and needs.

    I would like to hear about other evidence for this assessment item.

    One example for us is.....We have a partnership with an agency called "TruCare Non-Profit Community Clinic" They come to our site and give free dental check-ups for the kids and information/resources to staff and families.

    Thank you 
    Mary




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    Mary D Hampton-Smith
    CA
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  • 2.  RE: NAEYC Standard 8 Assessment items 8C.1

    Posted 04-28-2023 12:21 AM

    We worked with local master gardeners to plant a native butterfly garden on our campus. 


    We also worked with our State Farm bureau to bring Ag in the Classroom to our campus teaching the kids about local dairy and wheat production. 



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    Leigh Keener
    Episcopal Collegiate School
    AR
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  • 3.  RE: NAEYC Standard 8 Assessment items 8C.1

    Posted 04-28-2023 12:19 PM

    Wow... Thank you for the reminder. I did not think about, " Master Gardeners". One of our sites has worked with a master gardener in her area. I think sometimes i just overthink the assessment item, but on the other hand, that is why it is great to hear what others are using for evidence.  I like your State Farm ideas as well.

    Very valuable information!!




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    Mary D Hampton-Smith
    CA
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  • 4.  RE: NAEYC Standard 8 Assessment items 8C.1

    Posted 04-28-2023 08:17 AM

    We partner with the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network.  Our kindergarten class asks families to donate boxes of cereal for their 100th day of school project with the goal of collecting 100 boxes of cereal.  The cereal is donated to the food bank and distributed to local families.  At the holidays we sponsor local families in need with a giving tree, collecting items the family has put on a wish list including gifts, diapers, wipes, etc. 



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    Krista McAlarnen
    Director of Education
    The Goddard School
    NJ
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  • 5.  RE: NAEYC Standard 8 Assessment items 8C.1

    Posted 04-28-2023 12:27 PM

    Awesome Ideas..
    I often go to nearby stores (close to the centers)  and notice food drives, but because we are serving low to moderate-income families I was hesitant to ask families for food donations.  But you got me thinking, we might have families that are still willing to donate to families who are less fortunate than them, and the giving tree is awesome as well. 

    Love the ideas.....



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    Mary D Hampton-Smith
    CA
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