Successful teamwork between parents and educators is important to us because it reflects on the child's development.

That's why we have a culture of teamwork at First Steps. There is constant interaction between parents and educators as we plan excursions, common activities, and parties.

Our current parent-teacher projects:

• "Reading Hour" workgroup
  The parents of children of all ages read a story to the classroom.
• Organization of "Parent-Child Day" One to two times a year, First Steps hosts a Parent-Child Day event. The day's activities are planned by our educators and members of the parent working group. We have a Mother-Child Day near Mother's Day and a Father-Child Day near Father's Day. Volunteers are always needed just ask for an application to be cleared by the Office of Children and Family Services.
• Room Parent
  Each month we ask parents to become honorary room parents to spend an hour each week inside the classroom to assist in art projects, music class, etc.  The parents act as a teacher's aide and get to interact with their child and classmates. Parents must be cleared by OCFS in order to participate in the classroom.
• Child-Parent Suggestions
  Once a year First Steps holds a student-parent talent show which always plays to rave reviews.  Singing, dancing, skits and magic acts are just some of the ways to showcase your child's many talents.

We're always grateful for support above and beyond the call of duty.

Contact us to find out what you can do!