This is the first year that I will be the only room mom. I need some tips from teachers and excperieced moms on how to be great room mom. My son is in 2nd grade, and I'm the only room mom i the class. Helpful web-sites would be great.
2006-08-24 16:10:34 · 7 answers · asked by One Love <3 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I was homeroom mom last year in my daughter's 1st grade class. It went very well. When I became that I made a little note to send home to the parents looking forward to the year introducing myself and my number if they needed to reach me, and as activites were approaching I would send out notes to the parents again asking for help or what not, I made a few phone calls I went to every PTO meeting with our school organization and kept a calendar with dates etc for things. I would get suggestions from other parents in the class etc and searched online for fun things.. it will be a great time for you! At the end of the eyar I sent home another note thanking them all. I will share some links below! Oh another thing.. keep in contact with the teacher and include him/her as well. You can also do a sear for each party or occasion for classroom and see what comes up!
2006-08-25 00:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by nknicolek 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The teacher will let you know what to do. Make sure though you don't spend all the time with your child. You are there for them all(even if your child doesn't think so LOL.) And don't fall for the line from your child when you are leaving "Mum i don't feel well/tired/whatever is the best excuse he has come up with". My son started doing this and i told him if this is what he is going to do i won't be able to come in anymore. This year he is much better(grade 1) It is a great thing to do. You get to see your child in a different setting and get to know his friends a bit. You will know what is going on work wise. You will have a lot of fun. Enjoy it it won't be long till our boys don't want us in the classroom anymore so I'm making the most of it.
2006-08-24 23:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be the fun mom but abide by the rules. I have been doing it for the past 4 years Envolve the kids as much as possible and always take time out to listen to them. Most of the time they just wanna be heard and they wanna help. But at that age they great little helpers and if the teacher lets you make little things for them to do as class projects for the holidays coming up.(tip get what you want to do and figure out the materials and send a note home w/the kids it works great)!
2006-08-24 23:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by blueseawale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have fun! If you are smiling and enjoying the class, the kids will LOVE you. When sendingout notices or flyers to parents for parties, sign ups, plays, etc KEEP IT SIMPLE. Nthing worse than the 3 page newsletter from a room mom! Be ready to get a big pster or card from all the children, you will light up their faces whenever you are around
2006-08-25 18:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by mariasonawire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be available for the teacher and do what she asks- unless you feel that you are doing more than you are qualified for (eg. if she asks you to take over the class so she can grab a coffee).
As far as having your child in the class, do not treat them any different than the other kids. Children are sensitive and your child may be outcasted because of the special treatment they are receiving in the classroom.
2006-08-25 15:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, be sure not to over power the other Moms that are there to offer their support to their kids as well. A good suggestion would be to be sure all parents that wish to be included in parties, or organizing, or whatever are each given a role too. Remember, their kids are part of that class too.
2006-08-24 23:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by TickledInTenn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there for the teacher ask her what needs to be done and don't favor any of the kids more then others
2006-08-24 23:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋