ERIC Number: EJ754748
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0164-8527
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Creating a Father-Friendly Environment: How Can You Get Fathers Involved in Your Program?
Levine, James A.
Child Care Information Exchange, n155 p58-60 Jan-Feb 2004
In this article, the author offers suggestions on how to create a father-friendly environment: (1) Sign men up, too; (2) Get out your message; (3) Say it loud; (4) Say it often; and (5) Just ask. The author offers ways for staff to make dads feel welcome, such as: (1) Meet and greet dads at the door; (2) Praise children's progress; and (3) Recognize dad's contribution. The presents some ways to find male interest, which is a key strategy to father involvement:(1) Keep your eyes open; (2) Ask causal questions; and (3) Take a male interest survey. He also presents opportunities to include positive images of men, which will give preschoolers a positive image of grown-up men with children, and these include: (1) brochures; (2) walls; (3) photo contest; (4) collages; and (5) special occasions.
Descriptors: Fathers, Parent Participation, Educational Environment, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Gender Issues, Males
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Language: English
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