It is easy to get caught up with all the demands being made on your time. But, as a parent, it is your obligation to see to your toddler’s welfare especially when he starts going to school. Your involvement in his school is one of the most important things you can contribute to his development. Plus, research has shown that parents’ involvement in education improves student behaviour and participation. After all, what your toddler wants is to see you happily supporting him.
Getting involved in your toddler’s school need not be done on a daily basis. It can be as simple as making regular visits to his school, doing volunteer work or being updated with the latest news and developments.
How to Get More Involved In School
Higher grades, better social skills and an improved behaviour, these are some things you wish for your toddler to achieve. Your school participation causes a big impact to help your toddler accomplish all these. Here are a few suggestions on how to get parents involved in school.
Get to Know The Right People
The principal, teachers, coaches, school counselors and directors should be at the top of your list. Introduce yourself and make an effort to get to know the school’s staff every school year. When you drop off or pick up your toddler in school, take a few minutes to talk to the right people. Ask them questions. By doing so, you get to be updated with your child’s performance in his class. Exchange contact information so in case of any concerns, you can easily contact his teachers or the administrators for help.
Attend The PTA
Parent Teacher Association meetings serve as the excellent ground for getting involved in his school. Even with a busy schedule, find an hour or two to join the PTA. You get to meet other parents who you can relate to. Your toddler’s local school association can keep you updated with the latest happenings around the campus. You can even join and raise funds for materials and projects for the school.
Do Volunteer Work
Volunteering not only helps the school but it also helps you build a network involving other parents and teachers. You will also become more aware of how well he performs in school. Volunteer in your child’s class. Teachers always welcome help especially from parents. During your free time assist his teacher with projects. Read to the class. You can even make class decorations or prepare needed materials for class projects at home. Volunteer to tutor students. Act as the chaperone during your little one’s school field trips, sport fest and family events.
Join A Network For Parents
If your toddler’s school has a parent center, actively participate in it. A parent center serves as a place for parents where they can hold weekly meetings and tackle different issues about their children and the school. Hold various fundraising events or programs that can help improve the students’ involvement.
Sign Up For Online Monthly Newsletters
If you are too busy to be physically present to offer help, you can still get involved by signing up for his schools monthly newsletters. Through e-mail and the school’s website, you can still help whenever you are available. In this way, you still get to be updated with the latest happenings, issues, developments and future plans of the school.
Help Him With His Homework
The easiest way to be involved in his school is to help him accomplish his assignments and projects. Take him to the library to help him with his science research. Assist him in his painting project. Solve math problems together.
Your active involvement in your toddler’s school helps you show your dedication to your toddler’s education. Your support helps your child focus more, giving him the best learning experience.