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Welcoming Latino Children and Families to Preschool Programs

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This list contains a variety of resources associated with welcoming Hispanic children and families to preschool programs.

IEL Resources

Web Resources

  • How to Reach Out to Parents of ELLs also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado

    This resource developed by Colorin Colorado lists ways to reach out to Hispanic parents to get them involved in their child’s preschool. It includes video clips.

  • Pat Mora on Reaching Out to Latino Parents also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado

    In this interview, Pat Mora, a Mexican American children’s author and poet, suggests that sometimes fear of the unknown can keep parents away from outreach programs. She suggests ways to make them feel welcome.

  • Learning about Your Students’ Backgrounds also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado

    This explains how to create a welcoming environment, especially for diverse families. Learning some of their language, even if it’s just a few words and phrases, is a start.

  • La biblioteca pre-escolar also in SpanishSource: Story Place

    This preschool library website contains activities and booklists in Spanish that can be shared with parents.

  • International Children’s Digital Library Source: International Children's Digital Library

    This online library provides links to free online children’s books from many cultures and in several languages.

About this Resource

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
  • Child Care Center
  • Family Child Care
  • Preschool Program

Intended audience(s):
  • Teachers / Service providers

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
  • Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)

Related Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards:
Revised: 2017