FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2
Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families |
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"Nobody ever wants to come to our family programs. How can we make them enticing?"
-Anika Great question! First and foremost, make them fun! Next, get the kids excited about it. If the kids are excited it will influence the parents and make them want to attend. Last, be mindful of timing and duration. Parents are tired after a day's work so consider this when planning. For more information, reread this page:
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"We have a really low budget for after school community and family events. Any suggestions?"
-Benji You are not alone in your budget woes, trust me. Many center struggle with the same thing. Consider family nights that are themed around free or inexpensive things. STEM night can be done with donated recyclables and other STEM materials. Math night can include the math materials that you already have just used in a new way.
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