In the past two years I’ve volunteered in order to aid in my kids’ classrooms in many different capacities. Actually a room mother for me is the most difficult and challenging volunteer positions I’ve ever held.
As a rule room mothers are responsible for planning as well as hosting parties for the children. Unfortunately, teachers frequently don’t provide a lot of information and guidance, and kids have great hopes for a amusing party.
That’s what I’ve found out over many years to make parties the most enjoyable for everybody involved.
What to Ask your Teacher
Well, you’ve volunteered and you are a room mother… and now what?
You must ask some questions. I as a rule send in a letter with the following necessary questions, but you can also call your teacher and put them.
- What is you as a room parent responsible for?
- If there any other parent helpers?
- How many holidays will in the class be?
- When will all of them take place?
- Is there are any budget or is all the parties based on donations?
- How many kids are in your class?
- Are siblings also welcome?
- Does somebody have any physical or mental disabilities?
- Are there any allergies for some food?
- How much time is necessary for each party?
- When will the party start and end?
- Are any decorations necessary?
- Are such supplies as napkins, cups or plates available through the cafeteria of the school?
- What kinds of activities do you like better for the party? (As a rule there is food, or a craft project, or a few games, however your teacher might have other ideas.)