- Be a Matchmaker
Consider being the go-between for adult volunteers and children who may be struggling academically or socially. That’s what happened at Wilson Elementary in Coppell, Texas. The PTO created a pool of adult volunteers and matches a helper to a student. Mentoring sessions differ, with some focusing on helping a child build confidence while others are more akin to academic tutoring sessions. - Pair Up Reading Buddies
Try enlisting older elementary students to work with new readers in 1st and 2nd grades. You can create a book club or help classroom teachers by connecting the older children to the younger ones during class time. - Show Parents the Ropes
Create a mentoring or buddy program within the PTO to welcome new families throughout the year. For example, the PTO at Radnor Middle School in Wayne, Pa., has a welcoming committee that pairs up established families with new ones.
Show Me the Way: Ideas for Mentoring Programs
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