Module 4.2 - How are young children's brains growing

M4 WA#1

Option Two:

Answer each of the following questions . Each question is worth twenty points and should be proofread. All parts of each question should be thoroughly answered for full credit.

1. How are young children's brains growing and developing? How would you encourage families to support their child's brain development?

2. How does regular communication between the school and the family benefit a child's learning? What are ways that you have (or could) communicate effectively with parents or guardians?

3. How can a teacher include and support families whose first language is not English? Children with special needs? Diverse family backgrounds?

4. What would you want to include in a family teacher conference? Why?

5. Baumrind described three parenting styles. Briefly define each style. With which style are you most comfortable? Under which style were you raised? How do you relate to families who use a different style? 

6. What are effective strategies for helping families and children separate when first beginning a new program or classroom? How do you help children (and families) feel safe and welcome?