Category: Early Childhood Education and Community Engagement

Resource 1: New Hampshire Listens

https://carsey.unh.edu/sites/default/files/resource/files/early_childhood_community_engagement_report_print.pdf

Description: This site is a civic engagement initiative of public schools through the University of New Hampshire. It has valuable information for early childhood centers on how to bring people together for conversations about community concerns and solutions. Educators can find suggestions for creating engaging conversations on local and statewide issues,  cultivating a network of facilitators for public engagement, scheduling time for bringing all stakeholders together, respecting differences seeking common ground, and achieving outcomes that lead to informed decisions. 

 

 Resource 2: Raising Children Network

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/connecting-communicating/connecting/helping-your-child-connect-with-others

Description: This site is a connection for families, educators, and local organizations. It provides links to why community connections are good for children, neighborhood connections, connections with local organizations, tips for helping children make community connections, and child safety in the community. 





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