Intentional Connections A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms

A must-have book for early childhood and lower elementary teachers! Montessorian Dorothy Harman explains the concept of parent engagement and describes how it creates a mutually beneficial relationship between teacher and parents—one built on open dialogue, trust, deep partnership, and sincere care for the child. From preparing for parent teacher conferences, open houses, field trips and difficult conversations, to enlisting the help of parent volunteers, this book is chock full of practical suggestions and ideas. As a teacher with 25+ years of experience, Dorothy’s goal is to build on the work you (teachers and administrators) are already doing to foster parent engagement. Contains practical activities for early childhood and beyond. Includes examples of newsletters, progress reports, and other vital forms of communication to parents. Paperback, 149 pages.