Teachers and parents are a collaborative team. From the start, teachers should build a strong communication and rapport with parents. One way to get parents involved and build this relationship is through the creation of opportunities that allow parents, or family volunteers, to volunteer their time in support of the class. Teachers can create an…
12 Tasks for Classroom Volunteers
Parent or community helpers can be a great asset to a teacher and her classroom by taking away some of the burden of the busy work that needs to be done. In order to fully utilize the helpers when they come in to assist, it is important to have specific jobs or tasks already prepared. …
6 Ways to Increase Parental Involvement and Volunteering
Encouraging and nurturing parental involvement in the classroom can be a challenging subject. Time constraints and obligations often leave parents feeling pulled in too many different directions. While they may genuinely want to help in the classroom, sometimes it is just not possible to be present during normal school hours.