Home-School Connections

You could say these are hard times or you could say these are heart times — times that unmistakably, undeniably involve our hearts in showing up, in accepting and managing challenging emotions, and in growing and sustaining our nourishing relationships. Here are some specific ideas for using heart language as a way to build authentic partnerships with families/caregivers.

Since so much of our society promotes a fixed mindset, educating caregivers about a growth mindset and helping them see how their language can impact their children’s understanding of themselves is key to supporting educator and student success in the classroom.