Graded A+
Relationships with families are less important than the relationships we build with
children.
False
What is a family?
A group of two people or more related by birth, marriage, or guardians/adoption most
often residing together.
A nuclear family is
Parents and their dependent children
A blended family is
The product of divorce and/or break-up and new partnerships
Kinship care is when extended family or close family friends care for the
child(ren), rather than the parents
True
Why is it important to have different types of families represented in our
preschool classroom?
To help all families feel welcomed, to help children feel like they belong, to help children
learn about families that are different from their own.
What is the right thing to do when a family's cultural practices clash with our
classroom practices?
Talk to the parent and try to understand their culture, consider making accommodations
for the child/family when possible
Parents should be considered partners in the education of their child
True
What is the best way to develop respectful relationships with families
Establish open communication by listening with respect to the family's needs and
keeping each family informed. Regard each other as equals who contribute to the
partnerships in different ways.
One step in enrolling a new family and helping them to feel welcomed is to
provide them with a packet of information that reviews our program policies and
procedures
True
Rapport is
The quality of the relationship or connection built with one or more people
Which of the following is an inappropriate form of parent involvement
Invite parents to revise our parent handbook
When a parent cannot spend time in our program, there is little we can do to help
them feel involved and informed
False
Which of the following are possible barriers to developing positive relationships
with families?
Language and/or culture, cultural differences and differing values
Formal meetings with parents include