Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.
  • Style
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Books
  • MORE…
    • Gifts
    • Travel
    • Tech
    • Food
    • Blog
    • Health & Fitness
  • Contact
What's Hot

If I Stay by Gayle Forman book review

May 4, 2022

Kitchen Gift Guide

May 4, 2022

Help! My kid keeps forgetting his homework!

April 27, 2022
Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.
  • Home
  • Style
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Books
  • More Categories…
    • Gifts
    • Travel
    • Tech
    • Food
    • Blog
    • Health & Fitness
  • Contact
Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.Julieverse – an educator. a marketer. a resource.
Home » Education » Volunteer At School
Education

20 Ways to Volunteer for Your Child’s School

Julie Meyers PronBy Julie Meyers PronFebruary 24, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
20 Ways to Volunteer for Your Child's School
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Email

Nearly every child wants his mom or dad to be involved in school. If only it were so easy for nearly every parent. Here are ways to help out beyond lunch duty.*

Can you spend some of your day at school?

Before volunteering to help in at the school, review your child’s school policy or ask a few questions:

  • Are you permitted to bring siblings?
  • Do you need proof of government-mandated clearances?
  • Are parents permitted to volunteer in their child’s classrooms, or do you have to volunteer in other classrooms?
  • Who oversees parent volunteers? Is it better to offer services through the teacher or the parent organization?
  • Will you volunteering in the classroom distract your student or benefit him?

For parents who can volunteer in the classroom

After making sure you’re able to volunteer at school, here are a few ideas you can suggest you help in the classroom. A second set of hands is usually so helpful, but when teachers are put on the spot, it’s not easy for them to remember what they’ll need. By suggesting ideas similar to these, they’ll know what you’re interested in and how you feel you can best help.

  • Review math facts using flashcards
  • Review site words with flashcards
  • Listen to students read aloud one-to-one
  • Help with an art project
  • Assist during computer or technology time
  • Offer a lesson in your culture, background, or traditions that will teach children something new
  • Use your talents to help direct a class play or musical assembly
  • Assist with science experiments
  • Help out while the kids are working on a big project

For parents who can volunteer at school but not in the classroom:

  • Ask if another teacher in a different grade needs assistance in any of the areas listed above
  • Make copies on the school copier or laminate
  • Create school bulletin boards to show off student work
  • Volunteer in the library (usually a weekly volunteering opportunity) or the art classroom
  • Help direct the school play or talent show
  • Assist at recess or run a running club during that time
  • Sponsor an optional book club for students who are interested in meeting during “free” time (often recess)
  • Assist in the school office while the school secretary is at a meeting or at lunch
  • Help with the morning arrival or afternoon dismissal
  • Assist with your school’s parent organization during events such as pretzel sales or field day
  • Chaperone a field trip

How you can help your school from home

  • Coordinate the monthly book order
  • Cut small projects from paper for a future art project
  • Offer to mark quizzes (like math drills and spelling tests)
  • Research topics the students will learn about and provide added information to the teacher for her lessons

No matter how you assist, let your children know you care and are wanting to be a part of their education.

*Hey, lunch duty is awesome. More power to you! Thanks for volunteering!

Previous ArticleDoes parenting get harder than raising a 5-year-old girl?
Next Article Thank a Teacher Day: December 17
Julie Meyers Pron
Julie Meyers Pron
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Tumblr
  • LinkedIn

I'm an elementary school teacher and a Public Relations manager. I'm the owner/editor of Julieverse. A marketing strategist and freelance education and parenting writer by trade, I attempt to carve out time to enjoy playing with kids, PTO, cooking, and exercise.

Related Posts

Help! My kid keeps forgetting his homework!

By Julie Meyers PronApril 27, 2022

How much homework should my child get each night?

By Julie Meyers PronApril 27, 2022

Setting the tone for homework, older elementary

By Julie Meyers PronApril 27, 2022

Online games and apps to enhance your child’s learning

By Julie Meyers PronApril 10, 2022

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Don't Miss

Kitchen Gift Guide

By Julie Meyers PronMay 4, 20223 Mins Read

I mean… who doesn’t give their kitchen gifts, right? Well… not really, but last month…

Help! My kid keeps forgetting his homework!

April 27, 2022

How much homework should my child get each night?

April 27, 2022

Setting the tone for homework, older elementary

April 27, 2022
Our Picks

Homework help: How much should I proofread my child’s work?

By Julie Meyers PronJanuary 30, 2013Updated:April 10, 20223 Mins Read

Here’s why we aren’t sure Le Tote is a worthwhile investment (UPDATED)

By Julie Meyers PronFebruary 17, 2022Updated:February 17, 20228 Mins Read

Counting Our Blessings–a Quick Look Back at Our Crafting Hour During the Help Our Kids Radiothon

By Julie Meyers PronFebruary 20, 2022Updated:February 20, 20222 Mins Read
About Us
About Us

Welcome to Julieverse where I share stories of parenting with advice for parenthood.

Our Picks

If I Stay by Gayle Forman book review

May 4, 2022

Kitchen Gift Guide

May 4, 2022

Help! My kid keeps forgetting his homework!

April 27, 2022
  • Get In Touch
  • Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • TOS
© 2022 Julieverse.com. All rights reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.