It's the parents' responsibility to care for their kid. However, I think like many others, that it takes the community to provide the best environment for fostering the individual. Communities that support participation from different professions offer learning opportunities for all kids. There are numerous ways we can join together to provide the best possible childhood for today's kids. The following ideas suggested by Montessori training are only a few of the ways child care programs can interrelate with the community, parents, and extended family members. As a safety measure, all visitors to your facility should register when entering your building. Community Involvement Even in less populated areas, most communities have agencies that will serve as source when planning community association activities. There are a variety of ways you can engross your child care program with the people and resources in your community. Examples given by nursery teacher training course .

• Request a visit by a police officer. Talk to kids about how police officers are their associates and they are available if a dangerous situation should takes place.

• Schedule a visit with a firefighter, either transport kids to the fire station or invite a firefighter to your center. Provide basic information on fire safety. Explain the various tools and equipment carried on the fire truck.

• Visit the local library. Point out the area allocated to kids' books. Ask the librarian to enlighten the process of checking out materials. Promote parents to request a library card for their kid and plan regular trips to promote reading. Parental Involvement Parents are a kid's first and most imperative teacher. Child care facilities may offer parenting classes, which provide activities that encourage social, emotional, and mental development.

• One mother describes an activity that promotes community service. Five-year-old John and his mother pull a cart down the sidewalk each Saturday morning. His mother says, "At home we talk about ways our family could give to the needs of other nationalities in our city that are living in poverty. John decided to gather old newspapers and sell them to a recycling plant. The few dollars he makes each month helps buy food for a community soup kitchen." Today, parents must understand the significance of teaching kids to love and respect other people. •Early childhood education researchers believe that kids learn best through hands-on activities. Use the five senses, which include seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching to teach kids about understanding cultural differences. Seeing is one of the easiest ways to make kids conscious of their surroundings. "When our kids were young," states Sam, "we organized a trip to Austria. For the next five years, the kids did odd jobs to earn extra money and put the money in a savings account. By the time the kids reached their teens, we had sufficient to make the trip." Traveling gives kids the opportunity to see other cultures. If you can't make a personal visit, read books about kids from another country. Hang a map in your kid's room. Pay attention to world news and pinpoint the event.

• Make a list of "needs" parents can achieve during a fundraiser.

• Assign a volunteer to help with a kid who has special needs. A kid with special needs requires trained personnel. However, "all" kids need a person who is able to give unconditional love.

• Plan classes for non-English speaking parents or those who use English as a subsequent language. Grandparents and the Extended Family Involvement Today people live longer, healthier lives. But the need to give and receive love is a basic need of seniors. Grandparents and the extended family can be a plus point to your program.

Try a few of the following ideas suggested by preschool teacher training in your program:

• September has been designated as "Grandparents" Month." Plan a special event in your early childhood care program to respect all grandparents. Help each kid make a small favor or drawing to present during this time. Serve cookies and fruit punch, allowing kids to act as host.

• set up a reading center for grandparents. Place a relaxed rocking chair for the guest and floor seating for kids.

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