Families are important to students of all ages. Welcoming Schools offers teacher-friendly resources designed to help educators create a sense of belonging for the families and caregivers of all students in their classrooms and schools.
Through lesson plans, books, professional development training and more, find resources to make your school welcoming to all students and their families.
As we celebrate and honor caregivers in schools, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be opportunities to recognize the diversity of family structures.
Read Moreabout Celebrating Inclusive Mother’s Day & Father’s DayChildren ask questions to understand the world around them. Be prepared with these sample responses about family.
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When students with LGBTQ caregivers enter school, families often wonder if their students will be safe, respected, and embraced by the school. Some schools are welcoming and very…
As we celebrate and honor caregivers in schools, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be opportunities to recognize the diversity of family structures.
Educators working to develop a classroom that is welcoming of all students and their families may find it helpful to ask these questions.
The involvement and understanding of the parents and guardians in the school community is critical to creating a welcoming school for all children. Family programs are also a great way…
Connect with families and caregivers in your classroom community to find out the language they use to refer to their families to help respectfully answer questions that may arise. We…
Welcoming Schools teacher-friendly lesson plans were designed to help educators create classrooms and schools that foster a sense of belonging for all of your students and their families and caregivers.…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2016 that guaranteed the fundamental right of marriage to same-gender couples was an important moment in history. It is our job as…