This year in school, there will be opportunities for parents to get involved in classroom projects. Some parents volunteer to help with specific areas of interest, things they excel in or have special knowledge about.
Some retired men and women might be interested in being a guest speaker for an afternoon of interesting experiments or story-telling.
Last year, my son’s class learned about geology from one of his friends’ parents. Mr. Smith works as a geologist at an oil and gas company and took a day off to give a hands-on presentation. Thanks, Mr. Smith. You rock!
I know teachers welcome guest speakers who pique the interest of their students.
Today’s goal is: Volunteer to be a guest speaker at a local school.
Is there something you’ve studied and can share with kids in a memorable way? I’ll bet there is. Kids often find stories of an older generation fascinating. The history that was lived by their grandparents or great-grandparents stirs their imagination and brings “old facts” of history into reality.
My husband’s grandmother lived in a covered wagon during her childhood. My kids have never seen a real covered wagon. How much more does history come to life when you know someone who’s lived it?
Whether you’re an artist, geologist, chef, or a fan of classic literature, you have special knowledge that will thrill a young audience.
Help A School Teacher
What if you were your child’s teacher? What if you had a million things to do before school started tomorrow? What if someone offered to help do tasks that didn’t require your personal attention?
You can be that caring individual that shows up with 20 to 30 minutes of spare time to help out with an extra pair of hands.
Today’s goal is: Offer to help your child’s teacher organize pieces of a school project.
When the school year is beginning and there are a lot of things every teacher needs help with, a volunteer is a beautiful sight. My kids’ teachers had sign up sheets to help parents know the areas of need. One teacher needed a library resource parent. Another needed a holiday party organizer. I chose to sign up for the book fair parent team.
If working on an after-school project for your kids’ teacher doesn’t fit your schedule, ask about another area of need. There’s always room for one more caring helper.
You can be that caring individual that shows up with 20 to 30 minutes of spare time to help out with an extra pair of hands.
Today’s goal is: Offer to help your child’s teacher organize pieces of a school project.
When the school year is beginning and there are a lot of things every teacher needs help with, a volunteer is a beautiful sight. My kids’ teachers had sign up sheets to help parents know the areas of need. One teacher needed a library resource parent. Another needed a holiday party organizer. I chose to sign up for the book fair parent team.
If working on an after-school project for your kids’ teacher doesn’t fit your schedule, ask about another area of need. There’s always room for one more caring helper.
Hello! Good to see you.
My son watches Spongebob Squarepants – so I occasionally do, too. I learn things about people when watching characters interact. Friendly characters tend to stand out. When Spongebob takes a walk, he waves to people and says hello.
I’ve also heard of other people – real people – that stand out because they’re friendly. There was a man who couldn’t walk down the street, but that didn’t stop him. He sat on his front porch and waved and said hello to everyone that passed by him, whether they traveled by car, bicycle, or on foot.
I remember when my kids were around three or four years old, they stood in the grassy front yard of my mother’s house and waved to all the cars on the adjacent highway. She lives on a curve in the road, so the kids were very visible. I thought it was funny (and so did the kids) that quite a lot of the cars and trucks honked as they passed.
Today’s goal is: Wave at the people in your neighborhood as you travel past them or as they travel past you.
Being friendly in your neighborhood is a good way to get to know your neighbors.
I’ve also heard of other people – real people – that stand out because they’re friendly. There was a man who couldn’t walk down the street, but that didn’t stop him. He sat on his front porch and waved and said hello to everyone that passed by him, whether they traveled by car, bicycle, or on foot.
I remember when my kids were around three or four years old, they stood in the grassy front yard of my mother’s house and waved to all the cars on the adjacent highway. She lives on a curve in the road, so the kids were very visible. I thought it was funny (and so did the kids) that quite a lot of the cars and trucks honked as they passed.
Today’s goal is: Wave at the people in your neighborhood as you travel past them or as they travel past you.
Being friendly in your neighborhood is a good way to get to know your neighbors.
Flowers
One day, for no apparent reason, my husband surprised me with a bouquet of flowers. It wasn't my birthday, not Mother's Day, not my wedding anniversary, I wasn't sick, and he wasn't apologizing for anything.
I love getting flowers, especially for no other reason than to say, "I love you."
Do you have a mother, sister, child, or friend who enjoys flowers? Would a small gift change their day for the better?
Today's goal is: Pick out someone who might enjoy a small bouquet - and make sure they hear the words, "I love you" when you give the flowers.
This is an easy way to cheer someone up. When you brighten someone else's face with a gift, your day immediately seems better.
I love getting flowers, especially for no other reason than to say, "I love you."
Do you have a mother, sister, child, or friend who enjoys flowers? Would a small gift change their day for the better?
Today's goal is: Pick out someone who might enjoy a small bouquet - and make sure they hear the words, "I love you" when you give the flowers.
This is an easy way to cheer someone up. When you brighten someone else's face with a gift, your day immediately seems better.
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