https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/karrifoster71-2/activity/ Activity feed for Karri Foster. Wed, 27 May 2026 20:07:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 68b41e02491c815e74bb18facb45201e https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/ece-209-fall-2025-jen-longley/2025/08/14/who-are-families/#comment-155 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:25 -0500 – Build trusting relationships (Diener, 2022 & Practitioner Family-Centered Practices for Working with Families, 2017).
– Recognize and appreciate the diversity of families (Coarsen et al., 2012).
– Engage with families in their child’s learning and development (Diener, 2022.).
– Respect families’ routines, cultural practices, and preferences t…[Read more]

In reply to - Jen Longley wrote a new blog post Foundations for Working with Families in the group ECE 209 | Fall 2025 | Jen Longley Foundations for Working with FamiliesModule Objectives In this module you will: Introduce […] ]]> ab68f89b0976acf60084379b3e961bb3 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/ece-209-fall-2025-jen-longley/2025/08/14/partnering-with-families/#comment-156 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:25 -0500 – Establish clear, ongoing, and respectful communication to build trust (Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff, 2012).
– Involve families as active decision-makers in their child’s care, respecting their choices (Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff, 2012 , TAPS Partnerships with Families:…[Read more]

In reply to - Jen Longley wrote a new blog post Partnering with Families in the group ECE 209 | Fall 2025 | Jen Longley Partnering with FamiliesModule Objectives In this module you will: Explore creating partnerships with […] ]]> 818d7564e7bda913ed8a4cb3610827ee https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/ece-209-fall-2025-jen-longley/2025/08/14/getting-to-know-families/#comment-157 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:25 -0500 – Spend time observing and learning about families’ routines, cultures, and values (Goldsmith & Theilheimer, 2015).
– Engage in conversations encouraging families to share about their lives, values, and expectations (Goldsmith & Theilheimer, 2015; Block, 2014).
– Respect and validate families’ identities and cultural backgrounds (Goldsmith & The…[Read more]

In reply to - Jen Longley wrote a new blog post Getting to Know Families & Babies in the group ECE 209 | Fall 2025 | Jen Longley Getting to Know Families & BabiesModule Objectives: In this module you will: Examine methods to […] ]]> d1366344008d3413f1a962167337ac52 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/ece-209-fall-2025-jen-longley/2025/08/14/communicating-with-families/#comment-158 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:25 -0500 – Use clear, respectful, and culturally sensitive language when communicating with families (Zero to Three, 2022 Keyser, 2017).
– Maintain regular and open communication through multiple ways (verbal, written, digital) to ensure families are well-informed (Zero to Three, 2022 Keyser, 2017).
– Listen actively and respond empathetically to family…[Read more]

In reply to - Jen Longley wrote a new blog post Communicating with Families in the group ECE 209 | Fall 2025 | Jen Longley Communicating with FamiliesModule ObjectivesIn this module, you will:Explore how to keep in touch with […] ]]> 91168ad73fb674785a915f2aa18d7ca2 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/184556/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:19:50 -0400 0 0992da3e116c57eb310a4902cc4c5cbc https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/184262/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:07:44 -0400 0