Relationship Reflection

A family-school partnership is a way of thinking about forming connections be-tween families and schools. Forming connections means developing an intentional and ongoing relationship between school and family that is designed to enhance children’s learning and to address any obstacles that may impede it. I cherish and value the relationship I have with my husband. He is my head and father of my children. He is somebody that jokes a lot; there is no boring moment around him. He’s always there for us to see how we are doing and to put food on the table for us. My husband is so loving and helpful. He has the grace of God upon his life that when something needs to be fixed or repaired in the house that he always jumps at it. My relationship with my children is also something I cannot joke with. They are bundle of blessings to me. They are very close to me, we play together and they are teaching me how to ride bicycle. They are always careful so that I don’t get injured. My children are so amazing and loving. Children who grow up in stimulating, emotionally supportive, highly verbal, and protective environments where the caretaker teaches and models skill development are usually ready for school. When the child is able to meet expectations, he or she receives praise or a positive feedback in school. This also compliments the caretaker--a child-rearing job well done. The caretaker or parent and school people feel good about each other. The child receives a message from parents that the school program is good. The positive emotional bond between parents and child is extended to the school. The school staff can then serve as parent surrogates. This facilitates learning. James P. Comer