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Socialization

Parents, children, and home visitors sitting in the floor at a socialization meeting. Programs that offer a home-based option are required to provide group socializations a specific number of times a year. Socialization opportunities offer age-appropriate activities for children and give families the chance to participate in shared experiences that increase their understanding child development. Group socializations with preschoolers also facilitate peer interactions and encourage parents to actively participate in planned activities.

Resources here focus on many topics related to socializations, including ways to increase family attendance, tips for effective supervision, and designing environments that foster learning.

Socialization Environments in Head Start Home-Based Programs

Tue, 03/26/2019 - 16:25

Use this tip sheet to learn ways to set up appropriate group socialization environments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.

Group Socializations

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 16:22

Learn how home visitors can help promote the parent’s role as the child’s teacher during socializations. Discover how to use experiences focused on the parent-child relationship.

Roles for Parents in Socializations

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 15:12

Parent contribute to the planning, interact with their child, observe other adults, and watch their child interact with peers. Parents may make new friendships that extend into their daily lives.

The Integration of Comprehensive Services into Socializations

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 15:11

Head Start home-based programs can use socialization to share information and help connect families to comprehensive services. Based on the unique needs of families, home visitors can talk about a variety of topics.

Designing Classroom and Socialization Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 12:07

In this tip sheet, learn about designing classroom and socialization environments for infants and toddlers. Find tips for buildings, facilities, and learning environments. Explore relevant standards and resources.

Supervising Socializations

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:50

Home visits are the main vehicle to deliver comprehensive services to young children and families. Explore how twice-monthly group socializations are also an important and required part of home-based services.

Support for Home Visitors

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 13:07

Find out how good planning and preparation lead to group socializations with meaning and purpose. These socializations can strengthen the parent-child relationship and support a child's learning and development.

Resources for Socialization Activities

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 13:20

Learn ways supervisors can make sure home visitors have adequate resources to conduct socializations.

Incorporation of Comprehensive Services in Socializations

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 13:26

Learn about ways home-based programs can use socializations to provide information about comprehensive services. Find out how home-based programs can help connect families to needed services and resources.

Addressing Barriers that Limit Attendance

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 13:35

Many programs may face low family attendance at group socializations for a variety of reasons. Find out ways programs can meet this challenge and address low family attendance.