I haven't been a room mom for a very long time, and I wasn't about to sign up for it this year -- however, I am perfectly happy to help
(I just don't want to be in charge).
I mentioned to Mauri's teacher at the beginning of the year that I would assist the room mom in any way she needed.
(Everyone could use an assistant in my opinion.)
Next thing you know... I'm it.
Next thing you know... I'm it.
Planning the Fall Party and emailing parents for help.
Can I just say, it's been a long year?
I am just relieved to say the Valentine's Day party was swell, the kids had a good time, and the teacher (a substitute) was impressed.
I can't take the credit.
Honestly, I hunted ideas online, found the two I thought would be the easiest (without being too lame in the minds of third graders), and rounded up the volunteers to help (of which there are many -- I'm not the only one who would rather just "assist").
The "hugs to go" were a hit -- the kids traced their hands on each end of a long piece of paper (I used that paper on a roll that the teachers use at school), then cut them out connecting them with a strip of paper.
(It took some time for the third graders to cut out their hands, so younger kids would definitely need some help.) Then they wrote a love note, accordion folded them, and put them in an envelope to give away.
We also played HEART bingo -- another online find (the link is no longer working, so you'll have to google it if you'd like to play).
Honestly, I hunted ideas online, found the two I thought would be the easiest (without being too lame in the minds of third graders), and rounded up the volunteers to help (of which there are many -- I'm not the only one who would rather just "assist").
The "hugs to go" were a hit -- the kids traced their hands on each end of a long piece of paper (I used that paper on a roll that the teachers use at school), then cut them out connecting them with a strip of paper.
(It took some time for the third graders to cut out their hands, so younger kids would definitely need some help.) Then they wrote a love note, accordion folded them, and put them in an envelope to give away.
We also played HEART bingo -- another online find (the link is no longer working, so you'll have to google it if you'd like to play).
Then we ate treats (supplied by the oh-so-helpful assistants) and read Valentines.
I took my camera -- you know, to capture the fact that I actually was the room mother ONCE for Mauri -- so years from now she can not dispute the fact that I was actively engaged in her childhood.
I took my camera -- you know, to capture the fact that I actually was the room mother ONCE for Mauri -- so years from now she can not dispute the fact that I was actively engaged in her childhood.
But the party happened so fast.
Which is better than the Christmas party...
20 minutes of crickets...
the worst.
Which is better than the Christmas party...
20 minutes of crickets...
the worst.
The good news -- AHHHHHH, it's done.
P.S. The Science Fair has also come and gone. Bill will not let me get over my "game on" attitude, and felt that I continued it through to Mar's Valentine's box. Let me just say that Mauri and I shared ideas and spent quality time together working on both projects together... the way it should be. We used the computer, the Cricut, and the sticker-maker together. Mauri stamped, designed, and decorated.
P.S. The Science Fair has also come and gone. Bill will not let me get over my "game on" attitude, and felt that I continued it through to Mar's Valentine's box. Let me just say that Mauri and I shared ideas and spent quality time together working on both projects together... the way it should be. We used the computer, the Cricut, and the sticker-maker together. Mauri stamped, designed, and decorated.
She was happy with her final product(s).
Enough said.
Enough said.
(Mauri's comment the morning of the Science Fair:
"If mine is the biggest one there, I'm just telling people I'm makin' up for last year.")
What's next? Oh yeah, a swim meet, then the Cheer Banquet. Always something.
You are so funny! I'm the room mom in Tiff's class, actually i've been a room mom for about 5 years, just spreading the LOVE :), sometime's two classes at a time. It is alot of work though.
ReplyDeleteHer box is darling!
The comment on the day of her science fair, I love, that's the best.
By the way, did that email work for our blog?