{"product_id":"hear-our-voices-engaging-in-partnerships-that-honor-families-9781952331183","title":"Hear Our Voices!: Engaging in Partnerships that Honor Families","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEarly childhood educators should recognize families as experts who contribute to children's learning and development, and use a strengths-based approach to build long-lasting relationships and partnerships. This resource provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and administrators examine and improve their practices for partnering with families, and uplifts the authentic feelings and words of a diverse breadth of families. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: National Association for the Education of Young Children\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly childhood educators are well aware of the fact that families are their children's first teachers. However, what does this actually entail in practice? Participation, involvement, and engagement are merely the initial steps toward achieving the ultimate objective: reciprocal family partnerships. This resource, based on extensive research conducted over two decades by the author, delves into the significance of reciprocal family partnerships within the realms of child development theories, developmentally appropriate practices, and anti-bias education. It examines the crucial role that a strengths-based approach plays in fostering long-lasting relationships and partnerships. Furthermore, it offers practical strategies and activities to assist teachers and administrators in examining and enhancing their practices for partnering with families. Additionally, this resource elevates the authentic voices and words of a diverse range of families, ensuring that their perspectives are heard and valued. It is time to listen to the families and recognize their invaluable contributions to their children's learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 203 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781952331183\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bweikia Foster Steen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44784705241338,"sku":"9781952331183","price":15.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1700231965731_book.jpg?v=1700330022","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/hear-our-voices-engaging-in-partnerships-that-honor-families-9781952331183","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}