Center Time Volunteers

Afternoon Volunteers

   In the past I have always been a big proponent of having parents volunteer in my classroom. Now, that I have gotten settled in at Joyner and the children are in a routine, I would like to invite parents to join us for our afternoon center time.

   My teaching style relies heavily on working closely with small groups of children. I prefer hands-on tasks, games, and integrated activities to worksheets or whole group lessons. This allows me to differentiate instruction more effectively and challenge or support different children.

   Our center time is from 1:25 – 2:15 every afternoon. Most of the centers are math related. Don’t feel like you have to be a math expert, though. I also frequently incorporate art, science, or cooking activities with whatever else we are doing. Some times, I may even have you working with one or two students on reading, writing, or math skills that require more practice.

    Before I have volunteers start, I have a quick “training” session for all interested parents on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 12 at 4:00 so I can explain the method to my madness. It is nothing formal, but I do like parents to know my general philosophy of working with children. If you would like to attend the training session on November 12, please send me an email tlancaster@wcpss.net . If you would like to still volunteer, but you will be unable to come to the training session, don’t worry. Please, send me an email just letting me know you do want to volunteer.

   You can choose how often you would like to (or can) come in. I personally would love to have one or two volunteers every day, but I realize that parents are busy people. I will put a sign up calendar under links on the right side of this blog page. You can sign up regularly, or you can sign up as your schedule is open. I appreciate any and all help!