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 When it comes to a child’s education, I personally think that’s it very important for the family along with

those of the community to be involved. My reason being is that family and community involvement

encourages the child. I can also say that during my years of working in the educational field as an

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assistant teacher for the past seven years family engagement poses a positive impact on a child’s

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ability to learn inside and outside the classroom. My reason being is that the families are child’s first,

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longest lasting, most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Positive parting and strong family
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engagement is central not supplemental to promoting a child’s health development and wellness. That
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includes social-emotional and behavioral development. That is needed for preparing the children for
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school and supporting academic achievements needed for elementary and beyond those years into
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adulthood. Teachers, early care and providers also play a central role in partnering with families on their
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children’s learning and development.

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The family and community art event that I have selected for this assignment is Family Art Night.

Family Art Night aligns to the community’s needs in more ways more than one. For example, community

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 partnerships promote family and community involvement in children’s schooling, with districts

encouraging parental assistance with homework, providing leadership opportunities. Forming

partnerships with local organizations and families become involved in the child’s learning they become

more involved in their classwork. This type of behavior will improve their academic performance as well

as gain advocates that promote their success, helping them feel confident at school and taking on more

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rigorous activities withing the classroom.

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The effectiveness of Family Art Night is very important to the children, families, and community leaders.
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Family Art Night will focus on music, theater, and art to help foster family engagement as well as teach
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parents how to use other methods such as creative activities to help their children learn. Family Art Night

can be used to offer families the ability to gain a community building and bonding experience.
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Throughout the planning of 2nd Grade Annual Family Art Night at Parkway Elementary School. A
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Newsletter will be put together by the 1st grade teachers and members of the PTA. The newsletter will
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The newsletter will include information regarding the Family Art such as: date and time , a list of
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family and community activities, supply list of materials that will be needed for those that would like to

donate supplies. There will also be a volunteer sign up sheet attached to the back of the newsletter for

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 those that would like to participate. There will also be an evaluation checklist given to the parents and

community leaders at the end of Family Art Night that will include yes and no questions as well as a

separate box for the parents and community to list their likes and dislikes as well as if they would make

any changes that they would like to see for next years Family Art Night.

The hosting of Family Art Night will take place in the gym. There will be about 10-15 activity booths set

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up. Teachers , family members, PTA member as well community helps will be assigned to each activity

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to assure that all activities are properly operated and that each participate is given a fair opportunity.
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Listed below you will find detailed descriptions of all Family Art Night activities as well as home
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extensions activities for families at the events. Community-based resources will also be listed below.

Family Art Night Activities :

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1.Photo Booth of Famous Paintings

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Supplies needed: Foam board with famous portrait paintings and holes cut out for heads, Sign with
#hashtags. Pictures can be taken with personal devices as well as by the hostesses of the activity.
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2. Straw & Pipe Sculpture

Supplies needed: Pipe cleaners, colorful straws, beads, styrofoam, bases (cut up insulation foam sheets),
and bendy straws.
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3. Lego Printing

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 Supplies needed: Legos of various sizes, thin sponges, black tempera paint (slightly diluted & added
amount of India Ink to make it darker), plastic trays/containers for sponges, construction paper-various
colors.

4. Crayon Resist Painting

Supplies needed: Crayons, Watercolors, 9x9” 90lb+ paper, water cups, and paint brushes.

5. Paint a Pendant
Supplies needed: Bisque Pendants, acrylic craft paint, brushes, water cups, paper towels, and yarn/string.

6.Tag the Art Game

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Supplies needed: Crayons, watercolors, 9x9”90lbs+ paper, water cups, and paint brushes.

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Supplies needed: PVC Pipe frame 2’x2’x3’, watered down tempera paint (at least 2 different colors), 2
clear plastic bottles twist to cap, 12x18” paper, plastic shower curtain to clue under the station, and lots of
newsprints to go under the station, and paper towels.
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8. Marble Rolling Painting

Supplies needed: 9x12 plastic trays, marbles or texture spike balls, tempera paint, spoons and 6x9” paper.
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9.Drawing Table with Frames

Supplies needed: Markers, colored pencils, white butcher paper, pre-draw various frames on butcher
paper, and paint pens.
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10. String Painting

Supplies needed: Flat paneled canvas, cotton string (like baker’s twine), paint palette or paper plate, paint
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brushes, tempera or fabric paint, and loose leaf paper.

Home Extension Activities for Families

1.Tye Dye Art with Baby Wipes

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 Supplies needed: Baby wipes, rubber bands, washable markers or liquid watercolors, and paper towels.

2. Tap Art
Supplies needed: White cardboard , watercolors and duct tape.

3. Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cone Graft

Supplies needed: 7 colors of tempera paint, Elmer’s clue, Barbasol shaving cream, white cardstock paper,
cardboard, scissors, markers, and paint brushes.

Community-Based Resources:

1. THS Art- Tupelo Public School District: https://www.tupeloschools.com

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2. Lee County School District Art www.leecountyschools.us

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3. Mississippi Arts Commission https://arts.ms.gov

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4. Elementary Art- Tupelo Public School District https://www.tupeloschools.com

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 References

Crafty Morning https://www.craftymorning.com

Elementary Art- Tupelo Public School District https://www.tupeloschools.com

Family and Community Engagement /U.S. Department of Education https://www.edu.gov

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Lee County School District Art www.leecountyschools.us

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Mississippi Arts Commission https://arts.ms.gov
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Painting Cards with Children http://kreativsein.blog
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THS Art- Tupelo Public School District: https://www.tupeloschools.com

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