We are on our last round of Parent Teacher Conferences. I feel that this is one of the best times to advocate for our program. So I do everything I can to get parents into the art room. The first thing I do is put up an obnoxious sign outside my door.
Secondly, I like to have collaborative art projects going on in the art room that parents and kids can work on together. This year we are working on a recycled t-shirt weaving. I am lucky to have very talented co-workers that are willing to build me things like this portable loom.
In past years we have worked on a bottle cap art project as well as a mosaic project.
Parent Teacher conferences have been a great way to meet parents, promote our Artsonia Art Gallery, promote our program! I have found through this process I have developed great relationships with parents. I now have two parents that volunteer weekly in my classroom. I don't think I would have had that opportunity if we were not able to meet during PT conferences. I have also found that I am able to answer questions that may not have come about without getting parents into my room.
How do you get parents into your classroom?
How do you get parents into your classroom?