Planning Resources: School

Organization and communication are essential to being a successful teacher with a smooth functioning classroom while creating positive parental involvement. What better way to manage your classroom than to get on board and see how internet tools open the lines of communication and offer the “power to engage” students and parents in classroom activities?

Networking has a huge amount of potential in the classroom and can revolutionize the way teachers, students and parents communicate.... [READ MORE]

A class mom or class dad has a direct role in helping a teacher start the school year off right! Whether you’re a first-time classroom parent or a seasoned veteran, a great year for your classroom starts with some advance planning!

• Introduce yourself to parents at the first opportunity and start building a community to support your teacher.... [READ MORE]

Attention all teachers - you can win $250 of school supplies for your classroom! SignUpGenius is looking for the best classroom bulletin boards! Submit your best "Back to School" board that creates an inviting environment and celebrates the brand new school year!... [READ MORE]

Whether it’s at school, church or another organization, hosting a carnival is a fun, community building way to raise money. Sometimes carnivals are the biggest event of the year, and most of the time, many organizers work hard for months to make it a huge success.... [READ MORE]

Easter or Spring break parties are now being planned in schools everywhere. Typically, these parties involve fun games, festive crafts, and spring time treats. Meanwhile, teachers and parent volunteers are always looking for imaginative ways to have a great time without a huge investment of time or money.... [READ MORE]

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of the famous children's author, Dr. Seuss.

In cities and towns across the nation, teachers, teenagers, librarians, politicians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents, and others volunteer for Read Across America activities that promote the excitement of reading to children of all ages.... [READ MORE]