Abstract:

The social adaptation of children is a complex, dynamic process shaped by continuous interactions between the individual and their social environment. This paper explores the value of the school-family educational partnership in optimizing children’s adaptation. Drawing on multiple theoretical models – including Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, and Bandura’s social learning theory – the article emphasizes the central role of coordinated efforts between educators and parents in supporting children’s development of social and emotional competences. Theoretical scientific approaches led to the elaboration of The integrative structure of social adaptation, which represent a social adaptation as a dynamic and complex process, through which the subject capitalizes on his/her cognitive, affective, behavioral and biological resources to build functional relationships through continuous and bidirectional interaction with the ambient environment and social ecosystem (micro-, meso-, exo- and macrosystem), the success of which depends on the congruence of internal and external factors

To further enhance this collaboration, we propose the integration of artistic-educational practices as a meaningful strategy in the partnership. Practices such as family-inclusive drawing, storytelling, workshops, theater activities, and music-based expression serve as powerful tools to build empathy, communication, and emotional resilience in children. These artistic approaches also create inclusive spaces for dialogue between school and family, fostering a shared responsibility in guiding the child’s adaptive journey.

The paper highlights a Operational Model for ensuring the social adaptation of children in the context of capitalizing on the school-family educational partnership based on bio-psycho-sociopedagogical factors, advocating for continuous monitoring of the child’s social trajectory and the intentional use of creative strategies to support a smooth and meaningful social integration.

Keywords: school-family partnership, social adaptation, artistic-educational practices, child development, socio-emotional competences.

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