Even though an educator may not be familiar with a child's language and culture, the educator has a responsibility to respect the child and family. Encouraging dialogue, play and projects that promote social interaction and first-hand experiences are the best ways to help second language learning among preschoolers.” Children develop best when they have secure, consistent relationships with responsive adults and opportunities for positive relationships with peers.” () Early Childhood Education programs and families must work together to help children every opportunity to learn and to become effective, functioning members of society. This is best done when young children feel supported, nurtured, and connected not only to their home communities but also to the teachers and the educational
Even though an educator may not be familiar with a child's language and culture, the educator has a responsibility to respect the child and family. Encouraging dialogue, play and projects that promote social interaction and first-hand experiences are the best ways to help second language learning among preschoolers.” Children develop best when they have secure, consistent relationships with responsive adults and opportunities for positive relationships with peers.” () Early Childhood Education programs and families must work together to help children every opportunity to learn and to become effective, functioning members of society. This is best done when young children feel supported, nurtured, and connected not only to their home communities but also to the teachers and the educational