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Co-op members with children in the 3 or 4/5 Classes are asked to assist in their child's classroom 12-15 times or more as needed during the course of the school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to watch your child's interactions and development in the classroom first-hand. Your presence in the classroom is a great way to reinforce to your child the importance of education.

The following highlights some of the guidelines/responsibilities for the Parent Helper; please refer to the Co-op Member Handbook for more specific guidelines for helping parents in the 3 and 4/5 Classes. As parents are always with their child in the 2's Class, the Parent Helper responsibilities are limited to those regarding cleaning before and after snack, providing a snack, and tiding up after class.

Parent Helper Responsibilities

General Guidelines:

> Arrive 5 minutes early to help the teacher prepare the classroom for use.
> The children come first; the helper is to help the teacher with the children as needed.
> Sit and interact with the children as often as possible; being physically closer to the children's level makes
  it easier for the children to interact with you.
> Stay positive and use positive language to encourage the children to behave properly.
> During Free Time, the teacher will be engaged with each student one at a time, therefore the helper parent
  is to monitor the room and help the children as needed. This is a great time to have fun with the children,
  but let the children direct the play.
> Provide a nutritious snack.
> When in doubt about how to handle a child and/or situation, seek help from the teacher.
> Be generous and sincere with praise. Help the children feel confident and reassured - not afraid or
  ashamed.
> Help supervise the children using the restroom and washing their hands.
> Do not discuss the children in front of themselves or others.

Cleaning Guidelines:

> Wash hands upon arriving in the classroom and frequently during the day.
> Upon arriving at the school prepare bleach solution according to posted directions.
> Immediately prior to snack, wash tables first with a soapy water solution and follow with a bleach solution
  that must stand on the table for at least two minutes.
> At the end of class, the following housekeeping items are to be completed:

  • Clean the tables with soapy water and the bleach solution
  • Consolidate all trash and place in outside trash receptacles
  • Vacuum rugs, sweep floor, sweep sand table area
  • Clean restroom sink and toilet with the bleach solution
  • Wash any dirty dishes and supplies
  • Check and replenish paper supplies
  • Straighten up Learning Center Areas

Role of Parents

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