Celebrating Children's Work: Engaging Families through Culturally Responsive Preschool Projects
Saved in:
| Title: | Celebrating Children's Work: Engaging Families through Culturally Responsive Preschool Projects |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Michelle Fazio-Brunson, Cynthia DiCarlo, Mary Beth Nicholson, Faith Stanfield, Macy Dowden |
| Source: | Dimensions of Early Childhood. 2026 54(1):36-40. |
| Availability: | Southern Early Childhood Association. PO Box 8109 Jacksonville, AR 72078. Tel: 501-221-1648. e-mail: info@seca.info; Web site: www.seca.info/dimensions |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: | Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Cultural Education, Family Environment, Culturally Relevant Education, Family Involvement, Student Projects, Active Learning, Family School Relationship, Folk Culture, Cultural Activities, Art Expression |
| Geographic Terms: | Louisiana |
| ISSN: | 1068-6177 |
| Abstract: | Family celebrations are an important component of preschool programs, helping to establish strong school-to-home partnerships that support children's learning, development, and overall well-being. These events are designed to honor and reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of families, fostering inclusive environments where all families feel welcomed, respected, and supported. This article explores how one preschool program embedded culturally responsive family engagement practices into a project-based learning experience to celebrate children's work and deepen home-school connections. Early childhood educators can draw inspiration from this example to implement similar practices that support both academic and social-emotional development. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Access URL: | https://www.seca.info/dimensions |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499673 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Family celebrations are an important component of preschool programs, helping to establish strong school-to-home partnerships that support children's learning, development, and overall well-being. These events are designed to honor and reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of families, fostering inclusive environments where all families feel welcomed, respected, and supported. This article explores how one preschool program embedded culturally responsive family engagement practices into a project-based learning experience to celebrate children's work and deepen home-school connections. Early childhood educators can draw inspiration from this example to implement similar practices that support both academic and social-emotional development. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1068-6177 |
