Family Partnerships

Supportive partnerships with families are a hallmark of high quality early childhood programs. Children thrive when the adult relationships surrounding them are healthy and strong. The field of early childhood education has moved from a “parent involvement” or “parent communication” paradigm, to a more inclusive and family-centered “partnership” approach. The resources here will help you evaluate your relationships with families and will provide great ideas for strengthening relationships and creating true partnerships with families to support children’s learning. For additional ideas on supporting families, or for help identifying tools on this site that are the best fit for you, contact your Regional Professional Learning Facilitator.

Making Moments Meaningful

Making Moments Meaningful

A simple way to incorporate learning throughout your day
Making The Most of our Routines

Making The Most of our Routines

Routine cards provide a convenient resource with ideas to support learning around the house.
Activity Calendars

Activity Calendars

The activity calendars for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers were designed as a fun resource for families supporting their child's learning at home.
Family Resource Guide

Family Resource Guide

This guide for families includes simple strategies to encourage learning at home and provides information on three excellent additional resources for families.
Collaborating with Families to Support Children's Learning

Collaborating with Families to Support Children's Learning

Creating a learning partnership requires thoughtful reflection and intentional planning.
Web Resources: Family Partnership

Web Resources: Family Partnership

From Parents to Partners: Building a Family-Centered Early Childhood Program

From Parents to Partners: Building a Family-Centered Early Childhood Program

Explore ways to connect with parents in meaningful ways.