5 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get Involved at School this Year
A new school year brings lots of opportunity to get involved in the classroom. Looking for something out of the ordinary? Here are few ideas to help you make this year great for your kids:
1. Amp up their school day. Keep the outdoor fun of summer alive and get your kids moving more before, during and after school by becoming a Let’s Move! Active Schools (LMAS) champion. Find out everything you need to know here and for even more tips, follow the conversation, using the hashtag #ActiveSchools on Twitter.
Not convinced? This video should help.
2. Plan an Unbake Sale. An idea from Bolthouse Farms (yes, the carrot people), the “UnBake Sale” is a clever way to boost fruit and veggie consumption while also raising funds for your kids’ favorite programs. Get creative and redefine the traditional “Bake Sale” with fun snacks like veggie bunnies, strawberry ladybugs and banana bears. Because who can resist cute critters? Click here for more ideas.
3. Back to School With BOKS. Started by a group of Massachusetts moms, BOKS is a program designed to get kids moving before the school day even starts. With a free curriculum that is teacher-, kid- and parent-approved, this initiative is tough to resist. Find out how to enroll your school and get your kids moving first thing in the morning here.
4. Organize the Neighborhood. If feasible, leave the car behind and start your kids’ day off by walking or biking with them to school. You can even check with your neighbors to see if anyone else is interested in joining in to create a “walking school bus.” The Safe Routes to School National Partnership has everything you need to know to get this started in your neighborhood.
5. Start at Home. Not all parents have time during the school day to help out, but there are plenty of ways to get involved in your kids’ school year right at home. From homework help to simply listening to your kids talk about their days, the little things can have a huge impact on your child’s success.
