Positive, supervised time at home Preschoolers are supervised by an adult at all times. Preschoolers spend most evenings and weekends at home with their parents in predictable, enjoyable routines. Achievement expectation and motivation Parents and other adults convey and reinforce expectations to do well at work, at school, in the community, and within the family. Children are engaged in learning Parents and family members model responsive and attentive attitudes at work, at school, in the community, and at home. Stimulating activity Parents encourage preschoolers to explore and provide stimulating toys that match preschoolers emerging skills.
Parents are sensitive to preschoolers dispositions, preferences, and level of development.
Enjoyment of learning Parents and other adults enjoy learning and engage preschoolers in learning activities. Reading for pleasure Adults read to preschoolers for at least 30 minutes over the course of a day, encouraging preschoolers to participate. Positive Values 26. Family values caring Preschoolers are encouraged to express sympathy for someone who is distressed and begin to develop a variety of helping behaviors. Parents place a high value on promoting social equality, religious tolerance, and reducing hunger and poverty while modeling these beliefs for preschoolers.