ERIC Number: EJ1188854
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-2155-5834
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Supporting Parents as Teachers: Foundations of Family Education at the Children's Museum of Houston
Bishop, Shannon; McCallum, Cheryl
Journal of Applied Research on Children, v5 n1 Article 20 2014
This article presents an overview of family learning at the Children's Museum of Houston. Based on educational theory, and designed to support learning literacy and success in school, Museum programs provide parents with tools to help them nurture children's intellectual development. The goal of this work is for parents to become better prepared to confidently engage their children in fun and meaningful learning experiences. The long-term benefits include strengthening family relationships and preparing children for success in secondary school and in the workplace.
Descriptors: Parents as Teachers, Museums, Cognitive Development, Child Development, Learning Activities, Elementary School Students, Children, Play, Self Esteem, Parenting Skills, Educational Resources, Learner Engagement, Parent Participation, Family Literacy, Spanish Speaking, Bilingualism, Outreach Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Parents
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas (Houston)
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