Discovery Curriculum for Parents

What Does It Mean to Be a Parent in a Discovery Curriculum School?

Collaborative Partners

Education is not a process that happens only at school or at home; rather, it is a holistic experience that continues in every moment of life. Children should not encounter entirely different environments at home and at school. Materials, boundaries, and values should align between family and school, ensuring consistency. To achieve this harmony, there must be transparent, open, and ongoing communication between schools and parents.

✔ Parent documentation, information meetings, and event planning strengthen the school-family relationship.
✔ Parents are actively involved in their child’s learning process to ensure consistency.
✔ Collaboration between school and family helps support the child both at home and at school.

Parents Are Part of the School

In the Discovery Curriculum, parents are not passive observers but active participants in the learning process.

✔ Parents contribute to their children’s learning, ensuring the sustainability of education.
✔ Families are included in projects, helping children reinforce their learning at home.
✔ A strong school-family partnership supports healthy individual development for children.

Parents Are Active Participants

Education does not only take place at school—learning continues at home.

✔ Projects are designed to be extended beyond the classroom, allowing for continuous learning at home.
✔ Parents actively contribute to their child’s exploration journey.
✔ By engaging in the learning process, parents offer more meaningful support to their child’s development.

Parents Are Supporters

The most important factor in supporting children's curiosity and learning is active parental involvement.

✔ Parents act as guides and supporters in their child’s educational journey.
✔ By observing and encouraging their child’s discoveries, parents enrich the learning experience.
✔ Parental support helps children develop problem-solving skills and build self-confidence.

Parents Are Part of the Learning Profile

In the Discovery Curriculum, learning is not limited to children—parents are also part of the journey.

✔ Parents continue learning and growing alongside their children.
✔ Parent training and information meetings ensure families become an integral part of the education process.
✔ Informed parental support strengthens the child’s learning experience.

Parents Can Take Initiative

The Discovery Curriculum provides opportunities for parents to play an active role in their child’s education.

✔ Parents contribute to their child's learning process by providing guidance and support.
✔ They collaborate with the school, enriching learning environments together.
✔ By nurturing their child’s individual curiosity, parents enhance the learning process.

Parents Respect Their Child

In the Discovery Curriculum, each child’s individuality and learning pace are valued.

✔ Parents respect their child’s thoughts, emotions, and learning journey.
✔ They allow children to direct their own discoveries, fostering independence.
✔ Parents support their child’s unique perspective in the learning process.

No Barriers Between School and Home

The relationship between parents and the school is based on transparency, open communication, and continuous collaboration.

✔ Strengthening communication between school and family creates a shared learning philosophy.
✔ Parents are included in educational processes, supporting their child’s overall development.
✔ Through strong school-family collaboration, a consistent and supportive learning environment is established.