Volunteers in the Classroom-Ideas Anyone?

When thinking about my future classroom I can't wait to involve volunteers. During Student Teaching  I had the opportunity to see how wonderful volunteers can be !! My master teacher had a parent that would come in weekly and help with anything that needed to be done (i.e. cutting, hanging things, reading with students, etc.).  This particular parent was also very crafty and creative.

Here is the form that I made for my parent volunteers:

This is another idea that I saw on Pinterest that I like:


A Parent Corner:



How do you involve parents?  How do you manage/organize volunteers?

Please share your ideas and spread the word!!

Repost: Valentine's Day Activity

Here is a Valentine's Day Activity I made.  Students cut out the heart and glue it on construction paper. Students could also add their own art. Let me know what you think.

 

 

Enjoy!!