Sunday, November 22, 2009

Parents & Students TOGETHER!

Parent involvement is a combination of commitment and vital participation on the part of the parents to the school and to the students. The concept of parental involvement with the students and the school is a vital one and can construct great rewards for all concerned. Students feel “special” when their parents take part in their classroom experience. They want to share their friends with their parents, and their parents with their friends. They perceive their parents in different role. Students want to show off their newly acquired skills. For parents, such firsthand experience can provide insight into how their children spend their time at school, a basis for observing their children in relation to their age-mate.

Educating children is a shared responsibility between parents and teachers. When parents contribute in their child's school experience, everyone wins.

4 comments:

Ghina Al-Badawi said...

Dear Maya,
It was an EXCELLENT activity- innnovative and interactive.The parents , the kids, and me too, not only had loads of fun, but also learned about animal classifications. I loved when the parents asked about amphibians. i thank you deeply and hope you continue in this creative spirit.
Ghina

Unknown said...

Maya, it was an INTERESTING activity...involving parents is a big motivator for children. They've done such a great job! I was amazed to see those beautiful projects...and I loved the production stage of your activity especially when the parents were helping their kids in their presentations.
I was REALLY happy for being there...THANK YOU

Ghina Al-Badawi said...

Thank you Rawya fr always being there-online or in person -in all good things done at school

zeina shehab said...

I loved the activity Maya. I wasn't there but I saw the parents' facial expressions , willing to win, excited , spirit of competition, Great activity.