{"id":17025,"date":"2024-04-22T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/?p=17025"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:35:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:35:49","slug":"parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up and Manage Parent Volunteers in Your Classroom\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t know about you, but as an elementary teacher, I can\u2019t live without my parent volunteers in the classroom!&nbsp; They love the opportunity to be a part of their child\u2019s education while helping you (and the classroom) run smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, they save me a TON of time! <em>Anyone else love leaving when the end of the day bell rings and NOT bringing work home?!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am excited to share how I effectively set up and manage parent volunteers in the classroom to boost parent engagement AND save you precious time!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17087\"  data-pin-title=\"Making the Most of Parent Volunteers in Your Classroom\"  data-pin-description=\"As an elementary teacher, I can\u2019t live without my parent volunteers! They appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their child\u2019s education while helping the teacher and the classroom run smoothly. Read this post to learn how to effectively utilize classroom volunteers to boost parent engagement AND save you precious time!\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Making the Most of Parent Volunteers in Your Classroom\" class=\"wp-image-17087\" style=\"width:609px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-486x252.jpg 486w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-1536x797.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-2048x1062.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-455x236.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-233x121.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-730x379.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Making-the-Most-of-Parent-Volunteer-Time-in-Your-Classroom-350x182.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Parent Involvement in the Classroom&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I first started teaching, I found parent volunteers to be more of a hindrance than a help. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Boy, was I wrong.<\/strong><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I simply didn\u2019t see the benefits because I didn\u2019t know how to effectively plan for or manage the help.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After over 20 years in the classroom (with dozens of different parent helpers) these are the greatest benefits I observed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Additional Student Support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent volunteers can provide additional support, allowing for more one-on-one or small-group time. As we know, this can help to meet different learning styles and needs, potentially leading to improved academic performance.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s the goal!&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Positive Role Modeling: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know raising (and teaching) upstanding students<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes a village. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s great for students to have as many positive role models in their lives as possible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Improved Teacher Support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? (I know I\u2019ve wished this more times than I can count in the classroom). Parent volunteers can provide priceless teacher support which in turn can reduce the dreaded burnout. It\u2019s OKAY to ask for help!&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Diverse Perspectives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents from various backgrounds bring different perspectives, cultures, and languages into the classroom. How cool is it that volunteers can introduce our students to these differences?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Using Parent Volunteers in the Classroom&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few steps to take before inviting parent volunteers into your classroom. You want to make sure you are prepared beforehand to make the most of their time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 1: Check School Guidelines&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for visitors differ from school to school. Be sure to check with your school\u2019s policies before inviting parent helpers into the building. A lot of the time, they will need a background check on file which can take a couple of weeks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 2:&nbsp; Use <a href=\"https:\/\/signup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Signup.com<\/a> to schedule and organize your volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signup.com is a user-friendly (and affordable) scheduler that allows you to easily organize your parent volunteers. Using an online scheduler with reminders helps to ensure parents show up at the times that you need them (ex: small group time) and that you have the amount of helpers you need for each event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Step 3: &nbsp;Brainstorm tasks and projects&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before volunteers arrive, it\u2019s important to brainstorm a list of potential projects\/tasks. Simply brain-dump your ideas on paper to help organize your thoughts and prioritize your needs. Be strategic in your planning<\/span>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By planning ahead, you can&nbsp;set up your schedule far in advance and give parents&nbsp;enough notice&nbsp;to plan childcare for siblings and adjust their work or home schedules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Effectively Using Parent Helpers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Create an ongoing volunteer to-do list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After brainstorming tasks (as mentioned above), you can now create a finalized to-do list full of the tasks that can be done when parent volunteers visit. This will help keep you and the parents organized. I like to keep this in a folder where parents can access it without needing me.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. Make volunteer task tubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeled volunteer tubs allow parents to get started right away. They can simply check the to-do list, grab a tub, and start working. (Ex: You could have a tub of papers to be copied or laminated and another tub with directions and supplies for small groups).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17099\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17099\" style=\"width:660px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-455x341.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-233x175.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-730x548.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-copy-box-supplies-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Allow parent volunteers to complete some of the tasks at home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of parents want to help, but they can\u2019t always come into the classroom. They may have young children at home or are busy during school hours. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve had many parents who are happy to take home some work. Prepping centers, cutting bulletin board letters, or organizing master copies are all great options that can be done from the comfort of a couch!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17103\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17103\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-455x455.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-233x233.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-at-parent-night-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/product\/curriculum-night-power-point-templates-google-slides-for-back-to-school-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Editable Curriculum Night PowerPoint source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. Give many opportunities to sign up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Store\/Linda-Kamp\/Category\/128652-Meet-the-Teacher-Kits-291304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">volunteer sign-up sheet<\/a> readily available on <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/managing-meet-the-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Meet the Teacher<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/how-to-plan-meet-the-teacher-night-templates-letter-power-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">back-to-school night<\/a>, inside your weekly newsletter, or at  <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/curriculum-night-tips-for-elementary-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Curriculum Night<\/a>, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17102\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17102\" style=\"width:731px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-455x455.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-233x233.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/volunteer-sign-up-form-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents are busy too! They will appreciate the reminders and opportunities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=13530\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms.png\" alt=\"meet teacher student forms\" class=\"wp-image-13530\" style=\"width:629px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms.png 960w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-233x233.png 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-455x455.png 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-730x730.png 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/meet-teacher-student-forms-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Store\/Linda-Kamp\/Category\/128652-Meet-the-Teacher-Kits-291304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Parent forms source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. Be intentional with your time slots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open up time slots when you know you will need and can handle help. It can get overwhelming (pretty quickly) if parents show up unannounced or at inconvenient times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">6. Show your appreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thank you card goes a LONG way. I\u2019ve also made <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/favorite-things-teacher-gift-idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">simple gifts for my volunteers <\/a>and a <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/product\/end-of-year-class-thank-you-card-editable-superhero-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">class thank you card<\/a> for all the students to sign.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19+ Ways Parents Can Help in the Classroom&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17104\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17104\" style=\"width:773px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-455x303.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-233x155.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-730x487.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-helper-volunteer-in-classroom.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:81px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many ways parents can help in the classroom. Here&#8217;s a quick list to help you start thinking about where you would appreciate the most help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut centers&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label books&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and set up for parties&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help small groups of students<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read with individual students&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help students who were absent<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer questions during center time (while you are working with a small group)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make bulletin boards&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping with technology&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making copies&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guest reader&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a center&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Math or Reading Fluency Practice&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundraising Help&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Trip Chaperone&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing classroom supplies&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep cleaning&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing\/Labeling books for classroom library&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating donations for supplies or parties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see the<\/span> options are truly endless<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By managing parent volunteers effectively, you will gain back precious hours of your personal time<\/span> and your students will reap the benefits. It&#8217;s a win-win for all involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom\/?tp_image_id=17089\"  data-pin-title=\"Making the Most of Parent Volunteers in Your Classroom\"  data-pin-description=\"As an elementary teacher, I can\u2019t live without my parent volunteers! They appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their child\u2019s education while helping the teacher and the classroom run smoothly. Read this post to learn how to effectively utilize classroom volunteers to boost parent engagement AND save you precious time!\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-569x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Parents volunteering in a classroom\" class=\"wp-image-17089\" style=\"width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-569x1024.jpg 569w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-768x1382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-853x1536.jpg 853w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-1138x2048.jpg 1138w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-455x819.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-233x419.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-406x730.jpg 406w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-350x630.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom-scaled.jpg 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019d love to hear your tips for using parent volunteers in your classroom!<\/span> If you&#8217;ve found this post helpful please share it with your teacher friends!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an elementary teacher, I always appreciate parent volunteers! 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