A Show of Hands Yields Great Results
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Get everything you need for your class with this idea by Connie, a 3rd-4th Grade Teacher, from Wilmington, NC.  Photo by breahn For Meet-the-Teacher Night, I put up a Helping Hand bulletin board that highlights items or services I need for the classroom. I cut out small paper hands and glue them to index cards and write the items requested on the hands. Some of the items I ask for include recordable CDs, ink cartridges, page protectors, erasers, etc. I also post jobs for parents to help out with, such as Book Order Coordinators, Room Parents, etc. I post the cards on the board and invite parents to remove a card of choice (one per family so everyone can participate) and send the cards back signed (so I can send thank you notes) along with the item or promise of service.
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Commented On August 3rd, 2011 7:28 pm
I like this idea. I can see an envelope with “Would you like to lend a hand?” on the outside. I could put little jobs or extras in it. I think it is a nice way to ask for help without being in your face about it.
Thanks for the idea.
Commented On August 5th, 2011 8:24 pm
Fun idea! Parents have a choice of what they can help provide for the classroom and everyone has fun helping out! I’ll have to try this!
Commented On October 4th, 2011 9:40 pm
What an excellent idea!! This give the parents and families multiple choices in how they can help in the classroom. Totally something I will put into place in my classroom. Thanks for the tip!