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Parental Involvement in the nursery
Hi
We are trying to get parents more interested in helping out in the nursery and we are looking for ways of encouragning them. We have a lot of different languages and we would perhaps like them to read a story in their own language etc. Or just come in and get more involved.
Any ideas on how we can encourage this would be greatfully received
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Establish healthy professional open relationships with families. Greet them warmly with smiles & handshakes, converse with them briefly upon departure & arrival ex: wish them a good day, discuss how engaged their child is at school. Model best practices in front of families. Once a relationship is established families should feel more comfortable to volunteer. Parents & guardians need to be gently reminded that they are their child's first teacher & how pleased their child will be to see their parent engaged at play in their school. Provide parents with a brief over view of what they can expect when volunteering at school. Give them activities to engage in that cater to their strengths, ex: arts & crafts instead of reading. Assure the parents that they will not be left alone in the classroom, there will always be a teacher there for support. Once a parent has volunteered thank them in person & by letter or email. Perhaps, have a small party at the end of the year thanking them for volunteering in the classroom. You might even considering writing a brief mention of their service in the school paper/journal. Kind words, & positive body language can make most situations warm & inviting. As I'm sure that you are aware, volunteers should never be left alone with any child other than their own, especially when back round checks have not been completed. I hope this advice has been helpful, best of luck.
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You don't state what kind of nursery. For all I know, you own a plant nursery and would like your parents to come work there too.
But thats a long shot that you meant that.
I will assume a nursery for children. Depends on the nursery...what ages and such.
Lets says its a church nursery...every parent who put a little one in there was signed up automatically for their turn. Ten couples using it, so your turn, along with a partner came once every 5 weeks. You had the option to keep your child with you but if a little one got squirmy and fussed, it had to go to the nursery. Here it was easy to make it mandatory that parents got involved.
Is it a nursery for working parents? Unless one has their day off during the week, I don't see how they will ever have time to donate. Until I know the circumstance better, I really can't help you any better
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