| A | B |
| communication | send and receive messages that are clearly understood |
| preference | something a person likes better; a favorite choice |
| response | a reaction to a comment or action |
| parent involvement | participation in childcare activities by parents |
| volunteers | those who offer to help or participate |
| orientation session | meeting to prepare parents for their volunteer roles |
| assessment | evaluate student's growth or performance |
| work samples | product/task that represents a child's skills/abilities |
| developmental checklists | form for checking off skills/milestones |
| anecdotal records | notes kept by teacher about child's learning/play behaviors |
| availability | ability to come to a meeting |
| home visit | trip to see child's home environment |
| discussion group | meeting to talk about child-related issues |
| lending library | parents can check out books/magazines |
| family resource center | share community information with parents |
| traveling backpack | system for children to take home books etc. to share |
| problem-solving file | parents borrow info in parenting issues |
| bulletin board | place to post info for parents |
| sunshine call | phone call to share positive comments with parents |
| theme bag | activities about one topic to share with parents |