As a grand finale, parents and students participate in a cultural food tasting event. Build an Outdoor Classroom-Create an outdoor study area or classroom for your school with the cooperation of parents, students, and teachers. An outdoor amphitheater or classroom environment can benefit the entire school by providing students with additional hands-on experiences in science, math, writing, and reading as they relate to nature. Classes rotate into the library to read and play games with them. Parents work with small groups of students to talk about stories and events in their lives to help make a connection between academic activities and life experiences.
Parents provide input, advice, transportation, resources, and act as chaperones for social events.
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