.Parental Involvement Boosts Children’s Learning Motivation

Many educators agree that parental involvement is a key factor in children’s educational success. In early childhood education, this involvement has shown a direct positive impact on motivation, confidence, and academic performance. PAUD institutions across Indonesia are now creating more opportunities for parents to engage actively in their children’s school life.

Regular parent-teacher meetings are held to discuss progress, behavior, and learning strategies. Some schools even organize “Parent Volunteer Days,” where parents participate in storytelling, art sessions, or simple science experiments with the children. This collaboration strengthens trust between teachers and families while creating a supportive environment for the students.

Children whose parents participate in school activities tend to show higher enthusiasm for learning. They feel proud when their parents visit or contribute to school events, which enhances their sense of belonging. Teachers have observed that these students often show better attendance, attention span, and emotional stability.

In addition to in-school involvement, parents are also encouraged to support learning at home. Reading bedtime stories, practicing simple counting, or talking about daily experiences are all effective ways to reinforce lessons learned at school. Teachers provide guidelines to help parents continue the learning process outside the classroom.

Education experts emphasize that collaboration between parents and teachers builds a consistent foundation for a child’s growth. When home and school share the same values and learning goals, children develop not only academically but also emotionally and socially.