Oklahoma State Assessment Test (OSAT) Early Childhood Education Practice Test

Which strategy promotes parents' involvement in their children's learning before the school year begins?

1. Establishing a classroom lending library where parents/guardians may borrow age-appropriate books, games, and toys to enjoy with their children at home.

2. Asking each parent/guardian to sign up for a specific block of time after the start of the school year to come to school to observe the child's activities.

3. Providing every parent/guardian with a list of age-appropriate toys, games, and books for children of preschool age.

4. Encouraging each parent/guardian to sign up to present or participate in a class learning activity at a time of their convenience.

The correct answer is: Establishing a classroom lending library where parents/guardians may borrow age-appropriate books, games, and toys to enjoy with their children at home.

Promoting parental involvement in children's learning before the school year begins is effectively achieved through establishing a classroom lending library. This approach allows parents and guardians to actively engage with their children in meaningful learning activities at home. By borrowing age-appropriate materials such as books, games, and toys, parents can create a supportive learning environment that fosters literacy, cognitive development, and enjoyable family bonding experiences. This strategy not only encourages parents to take an active role in their children's educational journey but also promotes literacy and learning skills before formal schooling starts. While the other options include valuable strategies for engagement during the school year, they do not facilitate the same level of pre-school involvement. For instance, asking parents to sign up to observe activities only occurs after school has started, and providing lists of materials does not involve direct interaction or engagement in learning activities at home. Similarly, encouraging participation in class after the year begins also lacks the proactive nature of early involvement that a lending library strategy provides.