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Parents play a variety of important roles within The Little School community. Teachers welcome parents' insights and accounts of the child's experience at home. The more extensive the teachers knowledge of a child's whole world the more productive his or her experience will be. Parents are welcome visitors to the classroom and are sometimes asked to share their expertise with the class.
Parents also perform such functions as planning special events and fundraising projects for the school. While participation varies with individual skills, interests, and time available for volunteer work, many parents find it satisfying to work together to further the goals of the school.
Involvement may also be through service on the Board of Trustees, is important in the establishment of overall policy for Kids' B.A.S.E. & The Little School. Parents wishing to serve on the Board of Trustees should contact the Board President or the Executive Director.
Ten Great Reasons to read aloud to children
1. When you hold them and give them this attention they know you love them.
2. Reading to them will encourage them to become readers.
3. Children's books today are so good that they are fun even for adults.
4. Illustrations in children's books rank with the best giving children a life-long feeling for good art.
5. Books are one good way of passing on your values.
6. Books will enable your children's imaginations to soar.
7. Until they learn to read themselves they will think you create magic.
8. Listening to stories will help to develop your child's attention span.
9.When you give them this gift you will create memories that last a lifetime.
10. Every teacher and librarian you ever meet will thank you.
Reprinted with permission from New York State Association for the
Education of Young Children
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