Are you thinking of making a DIY balloon arch for your school parent group’s special event? Read these tips from leaders who have done it—and have the photos to prove it.
Thinking of bringing in a speaker or enrichment program for your next school assembly? Start by asking a potential guest speaker these questions.
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Step-by-step instructions and tips on tons of PTO topics and activities, including fundraisers, budgets and bylaws, playgrounds, and more.
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PTOs and PTAs are increasingly playing a key role in school efforts related to recycling, composting, and reducing energy use.
Read MoreAdapt some of these inspiring ideas to encourage and model kindness in your school community.
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Ask students to write notes about their teacher on the back; adults can collect the notes and put them in in a pretty jar or box. Each sheet has eight tags, plus space to type in a teacher's name.
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For a cute and fun way to get to know your fellow volunteers better, print these "human bingo" sheets (10 versions available) and ask them to sign their names in the boxes that describe them.
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There are many ways to make your group more environmentally conscious. It starts with a critical review of day-to-day operations.
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Keep the conversation flowing at your meetings with this printable sheet of eight icebreaker questions (and tags for writing in your own).
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2020 is a Leap Year! Celebrate that extra day in February with some of these fun and educational activities.
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