2020 is playing out be be a really strange year, y'all. There's no denying that COVID has impacted all of our lives in pretty big ways, especially those of us who have school-aged kids. Most schools in the United States are opening back up in the fall, but many are opting to offer distance learning instead of in-person classes. So how do we let the teacher know how excited we are to be in her ... Read More about Virtual Back to School Teacher Gift (Free Video Card Template)
How to Start a Room Parent Program at Your School
If you’re wondering how to start a room parent program at your school, you’ve come to the right place! There are so many things I love about being a room mom. Volunteer opportunities in the classroom, exclusive access to the teacher, getting to know my daughter’s classmates, and of course, getting to spoil the teacher throughout the year. I was recently contacted by a subscriber who moved to a ... Read More about How to Start a Room Parent Program at Your School
School Fundraising During COVID — Is It Possible?
Remember when deciding on the theme for the school’s silent auction was your biggest worry? Ah, 2019 - I miss you. So many things have changed and while we are all taking a much-needed break from distance learning. I know our admins are hard at work planning for what the Fall might look like. From sneeze guards and alternate days to lunch in classrooms and more distance learning (I know ... Read More about School Fundraising During COVID — Is It Possible?
Editable Room Mom Questionnaire For Teacher Printable
The teacher questionnaire is quite possibly the holy grail of room parenting. It's your chance to get to know the teacher and to share all that valuable information with the other parents. It's also a great way to break the ice with your child's teacher and start the year off on the right foot. What is a Teacher Questionnaire? A teacher questionnaire is a brief survey given to the ... Read More about Editable Room Mom Questionnaire For Teacher Printable
How to Help A Teacher Without Volunteering
I’ll be honest, before I became a room mom, I rarely thought about the teacher, her needs or the needs of her classroom. Okay, that sounds really really bad as I type it out. But it's true... Then, as I got more involved at school, I learned that many teachers dip into their own pockets to buy supplies for their classroom and for class projects. Wait, what?! I was shocked! It's no ... Read More about How to Help A Teacher Without Volunteering