{"id":882,"date":"2016-09-07T01:10:10","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T08:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/parenting_today\/?p=882"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:49:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:49:06","slug":"why-and-how-to-get-involved-in-your-childs-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/development\/why-and-how-to-get-involved-in-your-childs-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Involved with Your Child\u2019s School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School.webp 1200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-600x314.jpg 600w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-100x52.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-400x209.webp 400w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-768x402.webp 768w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-720x377.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School.jpg\" height=\"628\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-100x52.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-400x209.jpg 400w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Your-Childs-School-720x377.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38090 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"How to Get Involved with Your Child&#039;s School\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Getting involved in your child\u2019s school activities is an excellent way to <a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/development\/playful-parenting-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">further develop a bond with your child<\/a>. Getting involved also helps your child to see that you&#8217;re interested in their life, which will likely foster a higher academic success rate.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways that you can get involved in your child\u2019s school such as joining the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), volunteering on field trips, and being an active presence within the school itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Join the PTA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most schools still carry on the tradition of holding\u00a0regular Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings. The purpose of the PTA is to determine which policies are working for the school and also to implement new programs and field trips.<\/p>\n<p>The PTA also works to involve parents in as much of their children\u2019s activities as they wish to be involved in. <a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/uncategorized\/help-hate-childs-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teachers, principals, and parents all work together<\/a> to ensure that the children are receiving the best possible education and home life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Volunteer to Go on Field Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volunteering to go on field trips is a great way to become involved in your children\u2019s academic lives. Field trips are usually designed to teach children lessons congruent to their education. If you can arrange it, by either taking a day off of work or shelving other obligations, being there with your child to experience the field trip firsthand can be a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n<p>If it&#8217;s not possible for you to attend, try to arrange for another family member such as your partner or a grandparent to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Other Ways to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other than joining the PTA, you can establish a regular school presence by volunteering to come in and read to the class, if possible. Otherwise, having a hands-on approach with\u00a0holiday parties can be a great way to establish your presence as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re crafty, help design the decorations and invitations that the kids can bring home to share with their family members. You can even volunteer to come in and teach children a particular craft that will be easy for them to do outside of school. This may also interest other parents in becoming more involved as well \u2013 a win-win situation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/learning-homework-help\/the-positive-influence-of-being-involved-in-your-childs-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Being involved in your child\u2019s education<\/a> and school life can be a great way to help your child develop a life-long love of learning. By experiencing field trips first-hand with the children and getting involved in school matters, it opens the door to possible future improvements in your child\u2019s school system.<\/p>\n<p>Schools tend to appreciate outside help, especially when the budget may not allow for much legroom to pay for this help. Contact your child\u2019s school today and see how you can get involved. 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