Maybe you're a good organizer, or artist, or writer. You could help with planning holiday parties, fund-raising, preparing classroom materials, or even grant writing. Volunteer as a classroom aide or a chaperone for a class field trip. Even busy working parents can find ways to be active in school affairs. There are many ways to help, and many are not time-consuming.
Schools hold numerous events during the year, such as plays, concerts, bake sales, and book fairs.
Often simple things such as stuffing envelopes or making phone calls to promote these events can be done in the evening from home. When you participate at school by helping to organize or attend these events, it gives your kids the message that you are interested in what they are learning. Even if you only have time to contribute in small ways, it will make a difference. So, get involved at your child's school. Find an opportunity to use your power as a parent to be a partner in your child's education.