Maryland Department of Education sent this bulletin at 03/01/2021 04:00 PM EST
Delivering Support to Families with Young Learners
Take Some Time for YOU!
To all the parents out there: you are doing an amazing job! But remember to take a moment for yourself, to breathe, stretch, whatever you need to keep being your best self. Hang in there and keep up the great work!
A positive relationship is your most important tool for getting your child to listen and follow directions. It is also important to give clear directions that fit your child’s age. Good directions can help you have positive daily experiences with your child.
In honor of National Reading Month, visit your local library and select a book that has been made into a movie. Read the book and then watch the movie together. Ask the children about the characters--are they the same or different?
Look for hugs, smiles, and talking. For example, a good caregiver talks with children about what they do and see. She finds ways to add more detail to children’s play to help them learn new skills.
Observe caregivers interacting with children. You can learn a lot about a program simply by watching.
Visit Maryland EXCELS Find a Program to search for quality-rated family child care homes, child care centers and public prekindergarten programs.
