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Parent Presentation
Meagan Kemanjioghlou
ECE497: Child Development Capstone Course
Tracy Reed
July 30, 2017
Development of children pre k through 6th grade
Development of Children
As children further their education her at Lincoln Elementary school they go through an ongoing process of developing in all domains.
Socially: children more through a spectrum of being egocentric human beings, seeing the world in their view. They develop et o understand others and make
relationships.
Cognitively: children are able to grasp ideas of problem solving, complex ideas and building on their own ideals.
Emotionally: Children go though a process of being dependent to independent
Physically: children will grow taller, more aware of their bodies and understand how the environment effects them.
Culturally: children will gain knowledge of other culture, be sensitive to differences and seminaries of all races represented.
What is my job here at Lincoln Elementary?
My job here as a child development professional is to support children,

teachers and families with tools to communicate freely, build trusting
relationships and become a community.
I am here to support teachers and families to create bonds with one another to
reach a common goal which is to support their child and their develpement.
Being a child development professional gives me the tools I need to support all
families and caregivers as we reach for better understanding, individual care and
support for all children's development.
Communication
The importance of communication between teachers and parents is very important, but the
communication between parent and child is the most important part of development as your child grows.
As stated in the text Child Development The sensitive, emotionally expressive parental communication
that contributes to attachment security may be responsible. In one study, researchers observed parent
child conversations and rated them for the strength of the motherchild bond, as indicated by exchanges
of positive emotion and parental sensitivity to the childs statements and feelings. Berk, L. E.
(2013). This statement shows that the feeling and bond between child and parent is directly effected by the
amount communication that the parent has with the child. With responsive conversations and back and
forth conversation comes secure attachments and understanding of one another.
This is why I am here to support all families in the ongoing process of communication and what that
means to each family that attends Lincoln Elementary.
The Mesosystem from Bronfenbrenners
Ecological System
Bronfenbrenners Ecological System theory
Mesosystem
For example, a childs academic progress depends not just on activities that take place
in classrooms butalso on parent involvement in school life and on the extent to which
academic learning is carried over into the home (Gershoff & Aber, 2006). The
mesosystem is a symbiotic relationship, home life effects the development of the child
in school and school effects the children life at home. The relationship between the
school spaces for the child is very delicate and important for the child. The ability to
have consistency for the child is key.
Parenting
Parenting helping families (e.g., parents and extended family members)
to become aware and knowledgeable about child development, and providing
resources that enable them to establish home environments that can enhance
student learning. Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010)
Parenting is a challenging task, getting the tools necessary to provide an
enriched environment though communication, understanding and
challenging children through all developmental domains is key for growth.
Communication
Communicating effective, appropriate, relevant, two-way contact about
school events (e.g., open houses, conferences, testing workshops), student
academic or personal development and progress, and/or insight (e.g., success
or challenges) within the home environment. Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010).
It is important and a fun way to better understand your child when in a two
way conversation. Ask provoking questions, get excited, support your childs
needs and goals.
Volunteering
Volunteering organizing and participating in activities initiated by school
personnel (e.g., parent-teacher association) or generated by community members
aimed at supporting students and school programs, such as service-learning
projects, Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, or violence-reduction assemblies
Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010).
Volunteering is a great way to get involved. Getting involved in your child's
classroom doesnt require a lot of time or funds. Being able to come into your
child's world, see what they are doing and have open communication with them and
their peers empowers the child and makes them feel that they are valued. This
process facilitates the trusting bonds between child, parent, teacher and community.
Learning at home
Learning at home providing information to parents and families about school
procedures (e.g., homework expectations, grading scales) in order to help them
augment their children's academic activities. Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010).
Lets create a team!
It is very important for all of us to be on the same page. Lets get together and have
conversation about what your child is doing, how you could challenge them at home
and become a support system for them throughout out their developmental growth.
Decision making
Decision-making including parents and family members from all
backgrounds as representatives and leaders on school committees. Dana,
G., & Sam, S. (2010).
Making decisions can be hard, thats why it is important to not do it alone. It
is important to us at Lincoln Elementary to get together to for a strong
community to support our youth. Having opinion from multiple families
helps us better support the needs of all families.
Collaborating with the community
Collaborating with the community identifying and integrating resources,

services, and other assets from the community to help meet the needs of
school personnel, students, and their families. Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010).
Collaboration is a big step that needs to happen so we are able to better
support the needs of our community. Having impute on the needs and
resources we need form families will allow us to better support all of you.
Collaboration is an ongoing process that requires time, patience and trusting
relationships.
Reference
Berk, L. E. (2013). Child development (9th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education.
Dana, G., & Sam, S. (2010). School-Family-Community Partnerships: Applying Epstein's Theory of
the Six Types of Involvement to School Counselor Practice. Professional School Counseling,
(4), 218.
Gershoff, E. T., & Aber, J. L. (2006). Neighborhoods and schools: Contexts and consequences for the
mental health and risk behaviors ofchildren and youth. In L. Balter & C. S. Tamis-
LeMonda (Eds.), Child psychology: A handbook of contemporary issues

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