Childhood Education

Introduction Play in childhood makes a healthier adult. Therefore, the early childhood curriculum should mandatorily include play. Thus, effective implementation of play reflected in adulthood would require the partnership of the educators and the family of the child. Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent and independent, with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play – Henri Matisse Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn- O. Fred Donaldson Past Support Play Support Play connotes assistance by others to enable a play to happen. Children need support or permission to play, and an adult's help can facilitate the process. As a child, the play support was by mom, dad, caregivers, family, friends, and the community. One's famous play was with a doll and cooking utensils provided by mom. One plays mom, bath the doll, dress the baby, dress the doll's house, and cook fo...

Building Partnerships Series For Early Childhood Professionals Guide to Developing Relationships with Families Discover definitions, tools, and strategies for reflective practice and supervision to help program staff develop positive goal- oriented relationships with families. POSITIVE GOAL-ORIENTED RELATIONSHIPS Explore the role that Positive Goal-Oriented Relationships play in effective parent, family, and community engagement. This guide offers definitions, tools, and reflective practice and supervision strategies to help program staff develop positive, ongoing, and goal- oriented relationships. This resource is intended for the entire Head Start and Early Head Start community and professionals in the early childhood field. Individuals, groups of staff, and supervisors can use this tool as part of training and reflective practice and supervision. This guide is aligned with the Head Start Parent, Family, and C...