Family Engagement
Practicing gratitude — even in difficult times — is rewarding for the whole family. To talk with your child about being thankful and appreciating those who help us, read these ideas.
Resources include games, projects, craft activities, printable worksheets, articles, and more free gratitude resources for parents and kids.
“Seven Positive Strategies for Managing Aggressive Behavior in Young Children” is an article published by Kidpower to help adults in effectively managing aggressive behavior in young children.
The Be SMART campaign was launched to raise awareness that secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition—can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer. There are thousands of Be SMART volunteers in your communities and neighborhoods that are delivering the Be SMART message across the country in all 50 states. Be SMART resources include tips for parents and adults in talking to youth about gun violence and gun violence prevention.
The Global Family Research Project is an independent, entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that supports all families and communities in helping children find success in and out of school. We create a worldwide exchange of ideas to further the understanding and implementation of anywhere, anytime learning for all.
Getting Children Ready for Kindergarten is a guide for teachers and caregivers of Preschool children that was developed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The guide can be used as a curriculum resource that discusses: expressiveness and language comprehension, approach to cognition, print knowledge, mathematics, and the social, emotional and physical development.
The Ready Freddy program was created in collaboration with Pittsburg Public schools and community members in an effort to increase school readiness in low income urban communities. The Ready Freddy Program’s success comes from the following elements: transition teams, kindergarten clubs, parent engagement, attendance, and welcoming schools.
Trauma Informed Parent is an educational page offering information, resources, and perspective for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
PBS Kids for Parents offers resource for parents including topics such as child development, games, cooking activities, advice on various issues, fitness & nutrition, and book recommendations.
The National Summer Learning Association has produced a family toolkit which includes new resources and tips to get your child ready for the next school year and help you celebrate National Summer Learning Week.
Wonderopolis® is a place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages. Each day, they pose an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and explore it in a variety of ways.
This report discusses the positive effects of parental involvement in schools.
NPLI exists to coordinate and increase the civic skills and impact of diverse parents at home, in the neighborhood, and in public policy to improve child and community outcomes.