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Download full textMoran, James D., III – 1988
This ERIC Digest explores factors that affect creativity in children and techniques for fostering this quality. The need to study creativity and the definition of creativity within a developmental framework are also discussed. Six ways adults can encourage children's creativity are listed. It is pointed out that adults can encourage creativity by…
Descriptors: Creativity, Definitions, Parent Role, Teacher Role
Grossi, John A., Ed. – 1981
The directory lists 123 local or state parent groups for gifted children in 37 states. Groups are listed alphabetically by name under each state. Provided for each listing is name and address; a contact person (name, address, and phone number); an additional contact person; membership number; organization focus; examples of past and present…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, Bloomington, IN. – 2002
The message of this series of books, "Parents and Children Together," is that parents and children should get together, talk about stories, and learn together. This book, "Parents as Models," contains several stories that can be read and discussed by parents and children in a relaxed way. The book has a companion audiotape.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Modeling (Psychology), Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role
Blum, Marlene W. – 1985
The digest addresses concerns of parents of gifted children. An initial section recaps ways in which gifted children are identified. The next section examines ways in which parents can encourage gifted children at home (through such avenues as permitting ample time for thinking and daydreaming and assigning household tasks that coincide with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations, Parent Child Relationship
Zigler, Edward; Cascione, Rosa – 1980
This paper discusses the stresses our society places on parents, the influence of fathers on their children's development, how parents can actively influence development, individual differences in temperament among children, and environmental as well as ecological factors that affect the development of children. Concluding remarks focus on the…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Family Environment, Fathers, Individual Differences
Smith, Carl – 1993
Noting that listening is a very large part of school learning and one of the primary means of interpersonal communication, this pamphlet presents guidelines and suggestions for parents to help their children develop listening and communication skills. Guidelines in the pamphlet are: be interested and attentive, encourage talking, listen patiently,…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Listening Skills
Scholl, Geraldine T., Ed. – 1984
Seventeen position papers address essential elements in quality programing for visually handicapped learners. The papers represent the philosophy of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for the Visually Handicapped. Following two foundation position papers, "Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired" (K. Huebner) and "Visually…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Role, Program Administration
Peer reviewedSmith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1988
Discusses the important role parents have in creating a positive reading environment. (MM)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Role
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, Bloomington, IN. – 2002
The message of this series of books, "Parents and Children Together," is that parents should get together with their children, talk about stories, and learn together. This book contains several stories that parents and children can read together and talk about in a relaxed way. The book has a companion audiotape. Advice is given in the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Library Skills, Parent Child Relationship
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Champaign, IL. – 1997
This digest addresses problems associated with children's excessive viewing of television programs and commercials and provides suggestions to help parents guide their children's television viewing. Children who watch television 3 to 5 hours a day have little time for other activities such as play, reading, and talking with others. Excessive…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Guidelines, Parent Responsibility, Parent Role
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1994
This ERIC digest addresses problems associated with children's excessive viewing of television programs and commercials and provides suggestions to help parents guide their children's television viewing. Children who watch television 3 to 5 hours a day have little time for other activities such as play, reading, and talking with others. Excessive…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Guidelines, Parent Responsibility, Parent Role
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1990
This ERIC digest addresses problems associated with children's excessive viewing of television programs and commercials and provides suggestions to help parents guide their children's television viewing. Children who watch television 3 to 5 hours a day have little time for other activities such as play, reading, and talking with others. Excessive…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Guidelines, Parent Responsibility, Parent Role
Katz, Lilian G. – 1991
At their summit meeting in February, 1990, the President of the United States and the National Governors' Association established the national education goal that "all children will start school ready to learn" by the year 2000. The process of reaching this goal will require a twofold strategy. First, families will need help in their…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 1989
In a question-and-answer format, this single sheet outlines the rights of parents in the special education process, as provided by Public Law 94-142, including the right to a free appropriate public education for the child, to request a re-evaluation, to have the child tested in the child's primary language, and to participate in the development…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs
Naylor, Michele – 1986
Research indicates that the family has a great influence on a child's employment and educational decisions. Family-oriented career development programs are needed for several reasons. Parents indirectly increase their children's career options and career development by enhancing their own employability and career planning skills. Research…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Educational Needs, Family Influence
