We're committed to helping your group succeed during these times. Check out our free guides on fun runs, holiday shops, playgrounds, and more—many adapted to help you plan safe or virtual fundraisers.
Reader ideas for what to give—and what not to—for teacher holiday presents, including specific "2020" ideas.
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The holidays are a natural time to showcase your school parent group with festive activities and events. Not sure where to begin? Choose from these ideas, newly updated with virtual holiday celebrations and activities.
Concerns over COVID-19 don’t have to derail your plans for a school holiday shop this winter.
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Creative ways to change up your usual Halloween events and fall festivals, inspired by real-life leaders.
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Bacteria growth, DIY petri dishes, microbe DNA, and more—bring science to life at home with the Microban 24 24-Hour Science Experiment. It's free to download!
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Being a class parent this fall looks a little different, but there are still many worthwhile volunteer opportunities within the role. Check our sister site TeacherLists.com for ideas.
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Yes, you can still hold a fundraiser even if your school is virtual. Check our 14 great ideas.
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Our free guide walks you through moving forward with your parent group, even from a distance: Plan safe events and fundraisers, learn ways that volunteers can help even if they can’t get into schools, and much more.
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Ideas from leaders for distanced welcome back nights that will inspire your school community.
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It's a tough time for everyone. Your parent group can play a key role in helping support your school community through it.
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How to make a budget even when you have a lot of questions about what’s to come.
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A leader-inspired playlist of songs to keep you going, make you laugh, or help you through a tough moment.
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Prolonged school closures have made everyone stir crazy. We’ve adapted some popular field day games and activities so you can do them at home with your kids.
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How groups across the country are adjusting their PTO activities to current circumstances—and how you can, too.
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Emergency school closings have upended school parent groups’ plans, but PTOs and PTAs are responding with creativity and compassion.
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A look at how giving teachers the love they deserve has spread well beyond parent groups during this spring's school closures.
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Meeting online to keep PTO business going during prolonged school closures? Try these tips to keep your virtual meetings going smoothly.
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Struggling to continue school parent group business during the prolonged coronavirus school closures? You’re not alone—and we get it. Try our tips to avoid burnout and keep it together.
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Half-used glue sticks and scrap paper will only get you so far in your at-home classrooms. Check out these supply lists by grade range from our sister site, TeacherLists.
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Coronavirus has suspended many areas of normal PTO life, but making your officer elections virtual can help keep business moving along. (And yes, it's legal!)
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Show them the love—even from a distance.
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Free science experiments, printables, media subscriptions, and exercise ideas—check out these fun indoor activities to supplement distance learning or to help entertain kids over Thanksgiving break.
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Checking off to dos can sometimes help reduce stress. Scroll through this list for some PTO tasks you might be able to take care of from home.
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