I-1.3
abilities, and potential of each child.This is important to me because I always try and get to know each of my students on a personal level so that I can teach them based on their unique abilities. I get to know them not only through school, but also through the interaction that I have with their families. I feel like this helps the students become more comfortable in class which makes it easier for them to work to their greatest potential.
I-1.12
smooth transition as children and families move from
—To work with families to provide a safe andone program to the next.This ideal is meaningful to me because I really enjoy teaching preschool in a public school where I am in the same building as the kindergarten classes that my students will be entering when they leave my classroom. I work very closely with the families of my students who are going to kindergarten so they know what is exepcted of their son or daughter and they know what to expect as a parent. I help enroll the students in a summer program for new kindergarteners, and I visit the students and their parents during the first orientation day to help make the transition go more smoothly.
I-2.3
them to participate in the program.This ideal is important to my program because I think that the more positive family involvement that I can get in preschool, the more progress that my students will make. At least once a month, I invite the parents in to the classroom to participate. Sometimes we make an art project, sometimes we play a learning game, and sometimes they just observe and help out. This participation helps me to build a better relationship with each family, which in turn positively affects the learning of the child.—To welcome all family members and encourage—To recognize and respect the unique qualities,
