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Eberhart-Wright, Alice – NHSA Journal, 1994
Provides guidelines for Head Start teachers and administrators to determine the utility of classroom rules. Notes that, although some rules are necessary to maintain classroom discipline and a healthy learning environment, others may serve no useful purpose and actually hinder learning opportunities. Lists 10 points to consider when evaluating a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Evaluation Criteria, Preschool Education
Kuczen, Barbara – NHSA Journal, 1994
Parents are not recommended to teach their preschoolers to read. Although some children learn to read before school, forcing a child to read can have many damaging effects. Instead, parents are encouraged to talk to their child, to develop important reading readiness skills in their child, and to build their child's background of experiences. (TM)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Parents as Teachers
Fleck, Karen – NHSA Journal, 1994
Examines the implementation and curriculum of the Santa Clara County Head Start Transition Project, a program designed to help preschoolers adjust to the public school environment. Discusses key lessons learned from the project and specific ideas and activities that can be used by Head Start programs to smooth the transition from preschool to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies, Parent Participation
Slack, Jennifer – NHSA Journal, 1993
Offers advice to Head Start teachers on making parents feel comfortable as observers or volunteers in the classroom. Suggests that home visits are a way to become better acquainted with families and offers several ideas for keeping in touch with parents. Provides suggestions on encouraging parent participation and making parents feel welcome in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communication Skills, Family Programs, Home Visits
Holmes, Maggie – NHSA Journal, 1994
Describes educational partnerships between Head Start programs and the Whirlpool Corporation, Johnson and Johnson, the Girl Scouts, Palmolive Corporation, and Children's World Learning Centers. Also provides advice and specific strategies for educators seeking to initiate partnerships with public and private organizations. (MDM)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Institutional Cooperation
Clifford, Katherine – NHSA Journal, 1994
Discusses the home-based option for delivering services to Head Start families. Suggests that the key to successful programs is group socialization, providing social settings outside the home for parents to expand parenting skills. Suggests ways of involving parents in socialization activities, extending learning from home to group setting,…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Family Environment, Family Programs, Parent Education
