Tallinn Meeting, “More Parents Associated for Learning” (MOREPAL) Project Partner: Bulgarian Reading Association Project Site: ”Vassil Aprilov”, Basic School, Rousse

Tallinn Meeting, Project activities for children (grade IV) and parents February – July 2007  Workshop for parents – February Presentation of the project objectives and activities. 2. Survey of the needs and potential of families with view helping their children develop.  Producing of “My family” booklets with short stories (children assisted by parents) – April 2007  “Mom, dad and I” contest – July 2007

Tallinn Meeting, Project activities for children (grade I) and parents August 25 – September 20, 2007 Parents’ meeting before the beginning of the first school year – introduction; why and how can I help my child succeed. Repair works at the school classroom.

Tallinn Meeting, Welcoming the first-grade students September 15, 2007 Morning meeting of students, parents and teacher: 1. Greetings from the 5 th grade students; 2. Teacher’s welcome greeting; 3. First-grade students introduce themselves (every child introduces him/her self by telling his/her name and his/her hobby).

Tallinn Meeting, Workshop for parents September 20, 2007 I. Parents share their expectations related to school (working in small groups): 1. Expectations related to children’s education: - to receive quality education and diverse knowledge in different subject areas; - every child should have equal chances to develop his/her talent in various fields offered at school. (continues)

Tallinn Meeting, Workshop for parents September 20, Expectations related to children’s personality development : - formation of habits for individual study; - formation of team work skills; - formation of a responsible, autonomous and moral personality. (continues)

Tallinn Meeting, Workshop for parents September 20, Expectations related to students’ free time: - extracurricular activities; - organizing of excursions and “green schools”.

Tallinn Meeting, Workshop for parents September 20, 2007 II. Discussing possibilities for more active and efficient involvement of parents in their children’s education: - participation and organization of creative school activities: celebrations, sport events, open door lessons; - involvement in extracurricular activities: picnics, excursions, etc.; - involvement in improvement of classroom environment.

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