1. Why is the family considered the child’s first and
primary teacher? Describe the families’ responsibilities during their child’s
early years. Discuss the influences of positive family-child interactions on
developmental and educational outcomes.

2. Children are enrolled in many different types of school
environments: private and public, preschool and childcare. Identify the
educational responsibilities delegated to schools. What would be some practical
suggestions you could give to a new teacher on how to integrate the family in
the learning environment during the school day?

3. Identify the roles that families and teachers share in
supporting children’s education. What strategies have you or others implemented
to include families in one of the following areas: curriculum planning, program
development, assessment of learning or transition planning? Why would a teacher
want to have families’ input in the early childhood program?

200-250 words for
each