Definition:
Having no home or permanent residence or dwelling.
Children's literature1. Fly Away Home
by Eve Bunting A boy lives in an airport with his Father and dreams of leaving. 2. Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
by DyANNE DiSALVO-RYAN A boy visits a soup kitchen, where his Uncle works everyday. |
suggestions on how to help:1. Develop a clear and flexible attendance policy, with clear expectations.
2. Stay in contact with families. 3. Involve the children in cooperative learning activities. 4. Give the child classroom jobs to perform. 5. Make sure all students have access to technology or outside resources if you are using them in your classroom. |
Activity"Homes Across America"
Let the students draw their house and collaborate with their peers. Talk to the students about how all families live in different places and how some families need extra assistance. For more activities with dealing with homelessness or teaching your child, follow the link below: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/homeless/pdf/Lesson_Plan_Links.pdf |
For more information or assistance, visit the links below:
1. Pennsylvania Department of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
333 Market St., 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 772-2813
http://homeless.center-school.org/
2. National Center for Homeless Education
http://center.serve.org/nche/
3. HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfmwebListAction=search&searchstate=PA
333 Market St., 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 772-2813
http://homeless.center-school.org/
2. National Center for Homeless Education
http://center.serve.org/nche/
3. HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfmwebListAction=search&searchstate=PA