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How to get reluctant parents involved
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Posted about 1 year ago Does anyone have any good ideas for getting a reluctant parent involved? I feel like I've tried everything, but can't seem to get this parent to listen. I need some fresh suggestions, please! |
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| Posted about 1 year ago I'm sure you've already thought of "Sign-Up" sheets. Maybe you could try to get their interest by showing what you do in the classroom. I try to send home daily notes to parents of a recap of what the children did that day and what they'll be doing the next day. Also, each month I do like a little newsletter to show the events and activities we've participated in. Maybe if the parent sees what a fun class you have, she'll want to get involved. Good luck! |
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| Posted about 1 year ago I'm sure not all of your parents are reluctant, so figure out which ones are. See what's holding them back- is it their job? Their family situation? Or are they new parents not sure what to do? If you can figure our what is holding them back, you'll be able to better reach out. |
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| Posted about 1 year ago When parents don't get involved, this site says there is always a reason. It could be something as simple as not feeling welcome or maybe they don't speak the language well and can't understand your memo.
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| Posted about 1 year ago I know that many of the parents of the students in my school don't get involved because they don't have the time or energy after working long hours or two jobs just to make ends meet. "What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." - Karl Menninger |
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| Posted about 1 year ago When I was a stay at home mom, I was very involved. I don't have the time anymore but I do work in the school district my children are in so I feel I do more then most. I won't bug parents because I know they're busy, but if they offer I enjoy the help. |
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| Posted 8 months ago When I was at home with my kids I was very involved as well. When I returned to work, I found ways to remain involved. A stay at home mome is just as busy as a working mom and the children should not feel the brunt of a working choice. Teachers need help. Reluctant parents are NOT acceptable. I don't need them there all the time, at all for that matter. I need them participating in their childrens lives and I think that is the part that really gets me crazy!!! When I was a child I don't recall my parents coming to school all the time, packing folders and baking cookies. I do recall them telling me it was the only job I had. I recall them showing me how it was very hard to make money and that I needed to stay in school. Parents aren't offering a work ethic. Parents and students alike are on cruise control. |
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| Posted 8 months ago I am reluctant to deal with reluctant parents. |
