Hi Everyone, I'd like to include my parents more this next school year. I want them to feel more a part of their child's education. A couple of things I'd like to incorporate (and am hoping you will contribute your expertise to :-)) are: 1. A book sent home with each child for a week. I'd like to attach various activities that will engage the parent with the student and the book; activities that will focus on the strategies we are learning, skills, vocabulary, fluency, etc. Do any of you do anything like this? Any hints/or suggestions? 2. Hold a "read-in" twice a month where parents will be invited to come in and "relax and enjoy a good read" with their child. I'd provide milk, cookies, tea.....something. I figured maybe they could spend 30 minutes in the classroom on designated days and times. For the students that didn't have parents that could come in, I'd buddy them up with a 5th grader, principal, counselor, another teacher, or something like that. I'd love to hear your suggestions and ideas!!! Thank you in advance for you help! Ali/FL NBCT '06 4th Grade "Imagine the possibilities..."
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