Are you looking for ways to have classroom parent volunteers? Here is a list of 50 ideas to use parent volunteers int the classroom. #parentvolunteers #classroommanagement

Spread the love433SharesThe selfless dedication and commitment that volunteers bring to campaigns is the backbone without which most organizations and teams would fail. Showing your appreciation and gratitude for volunteers with a small token is a great way to honor their compassion and hard work. But is it really that important to give a thank you gift to volunteers? No really, but volunteers play an indispensable role in a variety of fields ranging from healthcare to social causes, filling gaps that would otherwise hamper the volunteering efforts. They extend support ...

Here are my top tips for how to recruit new volunteers for your non profit. Having a strong marketing plan for your non profit’s volunteer section is a way to smooth out those peaks and valleys!

Thank You Volunteers Messages | Thank You Appreciation Quotes: Volunteers are the ones that without any affirmation make our numerous

Volunteering is a great way to help those who are less fortunate than you. With that in mind, check out the top 45 volunteer quotes.

The first step toward building healthy volunteer teams is making sure that your existing team members feel appreciated!

Is your PTO is looking to freshen up its fundraising game? Check out these fresh catalog fundraiser alternatives for school fundraisers that work!

Get your teacher life organized with 200 free Google Keep headers! This note-taking system will revolutionize the way you teach.

Need summer volunteer opportunities for teens? Whether you're looking for teen summer volunteer ideas in your local community, online volunteering for students (especially if you're wondering how do teens get service hours online), best summer volunteer programs for high school students, youth volunteer opportunities, or wondering where can I do service hours and get easy community service hours, you'll find something in these ideas for teenagers!

10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.

Ministry Appreciaiton: Here are 6 ministry appreciation gift ideas for when you want to honor ministry volunteers or leaders.

Volunteers are invaluable irsource for teachers in the classroom! Here are some tips on How To Use Volunteers In The Classroom.

We polled our community to come up with innovative ways to best utilize parent volunteers, both in-person and virtually.

I apologize it took so long to post this second tips and tricks...it's been a little very crazy! If you've already had your Open House, sav...

Volunteer opportunities for kids expand as children grow older and aren't hard to locate. Here are some that they may be interested in.

Great gift ideas for PTO volunteers and PTO leaders alike! Inexpensive, yet thoughtful presents for school volunteers.

Check out these party ideas for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Planning a fun party before the break, or inserting some special activities over the weeks leading up to it, can help channel some of the students' extra energy into holiday magic.

This is a fun and easy card to make for Teacher Appreciation Week from the whole class. All we did was print the ‘Thanks from …

As I prepare to rally my community and readership to help raise funds to provide clean water for the people of Nepal, I am reviewing my previous fundraising achievement for my project in Kenya with Matanya's Hope. My Trip to Nepal In about 30 days, I'll leave to Nepal for 12 days to work with the Waterbearers. We are visiting impoverished villages who have been severely affected by the monsoons. We will visit schools and orphanages, as well as homes of the villagers. Donate to Ounce of Salt Nepal Project here My goal is to provide as many $50 water

Are you looking for a fun way to appreciate your employees, volunteers or staff? Everyone loves snacks and there are a variety of tasty snacks you can put out to show your thanks during appreciation week! These snack themed appreciation ideas come equipped with everything you need to easily host an appreciation snack day. DESSERT THEMED SNACK APPRECIATION IDEAS Dessert is the most important meal of the day, right? These fun signs will allow you to say thanks with the most delicious snack options. Put together a whole dessert appreciation table with cookies, chocolates and s'mores! Or...

Our homemade Zoo has been a bit neglected recently, so without further ado, let me introduce the latest arrivals... They both started off with the same basic body shape as the elephant, which is here if you want a reminder - the only difference is we shortened the legs a little. Thought I'd make the rhino's head a little longer by gluing on one of these knobbly bits from inside the top lid of an egg carton (cartons obviously vary, but some seem to have them). We did end up snipping the tip off, (then stuck it back inside to block the hole) because it was too long and the rhino was starting to look like an Anteater... Or you could cut the top 3cm/1in. or so off an egg carton cone, then cut this piece in half (squeeze it flat and cut across) - the bottom half makes a good snout. Cover the end with a small square of newspaper using watered down PVA/craft glue. Brush plenty of glue over the top of the newspaper and round the edges too, to smooth the paper down. A bit like papier mache. OR, for an easier version, scrunch up a small piece of newspaper, brush glue inside the snout and stuff with the scrunched paper. Best to pop the head out when you're gluing the snout on, so it doesn't slip off. Use tacky glue if you can (make your own by leaving about a cm of PVA glue in an uncovered yogurt pot or jar. It should slowly start thickening up after a day or so - the longer you leave it the thicker it gets). For the hippo, we scrumpled up a small bit of newspaper until it was snout-sized, and wrapped and glued another small piece of newspaper tightly around it, before sticking the snout to the head. Again take the head out to do this, and use tacky glue. Push a scrunched up ball of newspaper up the other end of the tube, to balance it, and stop the hippo tipping on its schnoz. Do the same for the rhino. Next paint the bodies, and don't forget to paint some of the toilet paper tube card left over from making the legs. This will be for the ears, eyes and tails, so you don't need much card. Handy tip: once the paint has soaked in a little, dry the bodies upside down or on their side, in an egg box lid - if you dry them upright when the card is wet the legs can end up a bit splayed, like they're doing the splits! To finish the rhino, cut out two horns from a piece of unpainted toilet paper tube card - one big, one small, and pointy ears. Make all of them a little longer at the bottom so there's a tab to slot in. Then, with the head in place, mark where you want the ears and horns to be. Take the head out again, and either fold the tabs at the bottom of the horns and ears and glue in place, OR, pierce a hole on each line (nail scissors are great for this - keep them closed, press down and twist slightly from side to side. To be done by an adult) and cut along the small slots. Wiggle the scissors in and out a bit so it's easier to thread the ears and horns through. Next, draw on small eyes, nostrils and a mouth. Don't forget the tail. (Glue at the back, inside the tube and bend into place when dry). For the Hippo, cut out a tail, small round ears - again make them long enough, with a tab to slot in, and because hippo eyes are a bit boggly and stick out - cut two thin, strips of card and round them at one end. Then add a black dot with a felt tip pen (see pic) Draw slots for the ears near the join with the body and for the eyes, in front, a little closer together. Like the rhino take the head out again now. Then, either fold the tabs behind, and glue the pieces in place, OR cut slots (keep the nail scissors closed, press and twist to make a hole. To be done by an adult). Carefully snip along the slots and wiggle the scissors in and out a bit to make it easier to push the ears and eyes into place. Add the tail and draw on nostrils and a big smile. Many more projects like this in my craft books, 'Make Your Own Zoo' and 'Make Your Own Farm Animals'

Getting volunteers to attend volunteer training can be a challenge, but you can overcome. Your volunteers will love training when you follow these tips!

Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.

August is quickly approaching and that means school is right around the corner! Eek, where did July go? Starting to think about school and...

Looking to boost parent involvement and your volunteer base for your PTO or PTA? Read on for strategies to use to get more parents involved and active!

If you read forums for teachers, job satisfaction surveys, or listen to conversation in the teachers’ lounge you will often hear a common theme in the complaints of teachers. Teachers who are unhappy feel unappreciated and unrecognized for their hard work. Although a raise would put a smile on teachers everywhere, this may not be possible with the current state of economics. Have you read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point? One of the examples he gives in his book is the NYC subway system. George L. Kelling was hired as a consultant in 1985 to test his broken windows theory. The city cleaned the subway system of graffiti. Graffiti was quickly cleaned any time it appeared. The theory was that small crimes lead to bigger crimes. Purging the subway of graffiti was the tipping point to make the NYC subway system safer. Small crimes lead to bigger crimes. I think a few negative comments can spread quicker than 48-hour flu in a school. Soon it seems like the entire staff is infected with negativ-itis. It is possible to make teachers, staff members, and co-workers of your school feel appreciated and recognized for their hard work. The best thing is the school climate doesn't have to be the responsibility of one person in the school. Do you think your co-workers are feeling a little stressed? Do you hear more snips and snarks than comments of appreciation? Have there been changes on your campus . . . new team members, administrators, curriculum, or expectations? If this sounds familiar, you could be the change agent at your school. Sometimes it is the administrator, team leaders, or Sunshine Committee than plans school climate and community building events. But, one thing I have found through the years. Everyone loves a helping hand. If you step up to the plate, you will have their undying gratitude. After a few community building events, you will have a happier place to work. So, it is a win-win for everyone. For whatever reason, I have always enjoyed planning these type of things. I know it is crazy, right?!! I have been on a social committee for my neighborhood homeowner association, a school's Sunshine Committee, and planned monthly luncheons for my daughter's middle school. Through all of these experiences, I have picked up a few tips and tricks that make putting on a luncheon for a large group a little easier. Food brings people together, it bonds them, it is just that simple. If at all possible it is best to plan the date of your luncheon on a day when everyone can eat lunch at the same time. Do not forget to include everyone in your school family like the custodial staff and secretaries. If you do plan the luncheon on a day when you have multiple lunch periods, set out fresh food each lunch period. I just added a new School Climate packet that includes what you see above. Each luncheon has a PDF that is "PRINT & GO" prefilled for your luncheon. There is also a blank signup in the EDITABLE file so you can personalize it to fit your needs. The sign is EDITABLE, too so you can add the date, time, and place. There are also notes (6 per page) so you can write little notes of support, encouragement, thank you, and give treats. There is room that you can write a note or attach a treat. Who doesn't love to get a little note in your mailbox? Some of these are colorful and some are black & white. Look for the Positive is a system where staff members recognize other staff members. This system could also be used with students. Staff members fill out a nomination about another staff member who is: ALL HEART: A person who is kind and helpful to others. ALL STAR: A person who shines at his or her job and goes beyond what is required. ALL SMILES: A person who has a positive attitude and a joy to be around. OUR TREASURE: A person who is worth his or her weight in gold. Prizes can be whatever you want. I made these signs to hang outside classrooms to recognize teachers. I bought the supplies at Hobby Lobby. At one of my schools, the prize was a front row parking spot. That was a very popular prize! If a luncheon seems like a bigger job than you want to tackle this year, I included monthly events that are still fun, but on a smaller scale. The signs are editable so you can add the date and time. Click HERE find out more plus get a FREEBIE in the preview file. Click HERE to check out the preview file. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.

Are you looking for ways to have classroom parent volunteers? Here is a list of 50 ideas to use parent volunteers int the classroom. #parentvolunteers #classroommanagement

If you want to teach your little ones about the concept of opposites you will want to check out these fun opposites worksheets and activities.

An all-inclusive Family Campfire Literacy Night "Make and Take" with activities, games, and more! Everything you could possibly need to get started is included to help you make an unforgettable night of fun and reading for your school community.  Perfect for librarians, reading specialists, teachers, principals - anyone you might know who might plan a literacy night for a school setting. Included: Planning pages Ideas for stations, activities, snacks, etc. Bookmarks  Parent brochures Volunteer Badges Animated GIFs for marketing your night E-mail templates  Announcement Posters  "Trail Guide" for Students on the night Themed banner letters  Station Posters ✔️ Low prep! Just print and go for the printable activities. ✔️ Great for any school setting ✔️ Activities are perfect for involving families with their child's efforts at reading at home!

A tutorial on how to create a magnetic chalkboard wall in your youth ministry office for displaying the names and faces of your volunteers.

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Something has caused the Church to lose it's motivation. What causes us not to volunteer and how can we fix this?

Looking for service projects ideas for your group, your family or yourself. I've compiled a list of 60 ideas. Check them out!

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Perfect for ALL Ages - Senior Citizens Get a Kick out of Carnivals too!Many people believe carnivals are only ideal for young children. However, we've discovered that this absolutely isn't the case! We have had nursing homes, elderly care centers and seni…

41 Handmade DIY Christmas Gifts for friends, family, grandparents, neighbors, and kids. Find the perfect DIY gift for everyone here.

Being a teacher is hard work - especially when you start decorating and organizing your classroom. With the new school year underway, teachers and

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