10 Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s School

If you like making copies, collating packets, designing bulletin boards, cutting out shapes, or organizing materials, ask your child's teacher if there are projects she'd like you to work on. Having someone help with the busywork involved in preparing for an upcoming unit or event can be invaluable. Your child's teacher might ask you to handle monthly book orders, prepare center activity supplies, or organize books. This behind-the-scenes role is perfect for the well organized, task-oriented person.