*Mystery Reader- Invite any family member/special person of the children to sign up to read a book to the class just before lunch then join the child for lunch.
*Send home a disposable camera with a different child each weekend and have them take photos of their family/home and weekend fun. Print and display, have child talk about the photos.
*Send home a stuffed animal every week with notebook to a different family. Ask them to include the stuffy in their weekend. Ask parent to write, as the stuffy, about his/her adventure with the family. Read it to the group on Monday when he comes back.
*Donuts with Grownups
*Friendsgiving Potluck
*Put photo props in the lobby for fun pics as families arrive/depart for the day. And classes can stop by for fun pics during the day with friends.
*Have each family make a scrapbook page (for book or hang/display together on a wall- we called these "quilt squares")
*Any time of year- a party with a main craft pertinent to the season or curriculum study (tons can be found on Oriental Trading or ideas found online) and snack
*Put together an art show with each class creating a display
*Snack N Chat with the Director- schedule one hour each month for families to enjoy a provided snack and chat with the center admin team about anything they bring up or a focused topic each month, provide resources, answer questions, etc
*Parent Wrapping Party- provide space, tape, and scissors for families to bring holiday gifts and wrap them while socializing
*Family Game Night- set out board games and order pizzas
*Create a board game lending library
*Card-making party for seniors or community workers
*Raffle tickets and a few prizes for every book read to a child at home in a period of time
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Erin Corcoran
Director
Wonderspring Early Education
Pottstown PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-18-2022 10:22 AM
From: Tera Weber
Subject: Parent Involvement
I am looking for fun ways to get parents more involved in our program. At my previous center we did a doughnut breakfast, invited parents to join us for our outdoor time. I do not believe my new school has ever done anything like this, so I'm looking for ideas from others. What fun parent/guardian activities do you all do?
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Tera Weber
Director
Bosco Catholic School System
Gilbertville IA
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