Welcoming a New Immigrant Family

   Our center has just been notified that we are going to get a new family in the community with a three year old little girl that will be attending our center. They are from Germany and they will arrive in a month. We like to create a welcoming environment so it’s time to do some research and homework to prepare for their arrival. We first start our research by reading learning key points about Germany. We do this buy reading books and research on the internet. What we would like to learn about is their belief system and culture. Also language and what type of foods are relevant in Germany. Sharing food is always a good way to get in touch with their interests. Language is also important and by learning key words in their language this will open the door for communication. We also will prepare the classroom to include many things on the wall and toys that represent Germany if we do not already have these items included in the classroom. We would also incorporate activities and lesson plans so we can all learn about Germany. All of these things would contribute awareness to the immigrant family that we do care about them and we want to make them feel welcome.