Parents are the first teachers
Grace First Presbyterian Church Preschool looks to partner with families in helping children have the best experience possible and the preschool program works to support parents in the many roles and responsibilities they face as parents. In turn, parent involvement is vital to the quality of our preschool, and parent involvement in highly encouraged. The more families support their children’s learning and educational progress, both in quantity and overtime, the more children tend to do well in school and continue their education.
The Benefits of Parent Involvement:
Parents:
Strengthen their self – esteem and home parenting skills.
Gain new insights into different settings in their own children’s lives.
Share their challenges with other parents and obtain new ideas on how to manage their struggles with children.
Children:
Strengthen children’s motivation to succeed.
Feel more comfortable and improve their self-concepts.
Have hands on activities.
Experience easier transitions.
Teachers:
Have more time to interact with each individual child.
Create more exciting curriculum with an anti-biased environment.
Better understand each child’s uniqueness.
How can parents get involved at Grace First Preschool?
Read books
Play games
Help teachers prepare for upcoming activities/events
Fix something broken
Help organize the classroom
Share your talents or interests
Talk with the children about your work
Get involved in the decision making about your child’s classroom
Play a musical instrument
Participate in Parent – Teacher conferences
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PARENTS HANDBOOK
Welcome back during covid-19
Grace First Preschool has an extensive plan in place to ensure the health and safety of our children, families and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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