Room Mom Central: January 2010

Welcome to Room Mom Central

School begins...and just as room moms in every classroom begin to plan a year's worth of classroom parties...I turned to the internet in search of resources, where I was inspired to create my own place for resources.

About me...

I am a teacher. I have been very fortunate to have had so many great parent volunteers throughout the years. I am also a room mom/classroom volunteer for my own child.

Please feel free to add your ideas...and comment on activities that have worked (or not worked) for you.

Planning a Party (minus the chaos)

Here are a few of the many ways in which you could organize your classroom party.

Rotating Stations:
Length of time: 1 hour
Rotate every 15 minutes, four times.

1. Craft
2. Game
3. Game or Craft
4. Snack time

OR

Rotating Stations:
Length of time: 1 hour
Rotate every 15 minutes, three times.

1. Craft
2. Game
3. Game or Craft

The last 15 minutes: Snack time for everyone

I prefer this option, especially with younger children. This gives them time to eat, and also gives them somewhere to go if they finish a game/craft early.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Play the Steal My Heart Game.

Give the kids a set of chopsticks, set the timer and see what happens!

For a trick on how to make chopsticks more kid friendly,

check out Lunchinabox.net