Rethinking Family Events

Food for Thought

Rethinking how we name events can provide opportunities to be more inclusive and accessible.

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ParentCamp

You've heard of EdCamps. How about a ParentCamp? "The Unconference Conference for Families and Communities".

Find out more at parentcamp.org.

Along with traditional in-person ParentCamps, Laura Gilchrist and Julie Pile have been successfully implementing Virtual ParentCamps using Zoom. Get more information and register here.


"Everything needed to create a bright future for kids is already within your family-school-community ecosystem."

--Parent Camp

Family Events

Loteria

How to play Loteria (Mexican Bingo)

Movie Night

Movie Night: It's a Smash Hit! (PTO Today)

Click here for resources from PTO Today to host your own movie night.

Breakfast with Books

Increase the awareness of the importance of reading as a family.

Spread the Word Nevada

Bingo for Books

Looking for a fun way to get books into the hands of your students? Check out this Bingo for Books article from Ms. Fultz's Corner.

Literacy Events

Secrets to a Successful Family Literacy Night from Conversations in Literacy.

Chef Demonstrations

Invite local chefs to provide cooking demonstrations for parents and caregivers. Bonus if you have a school garden and can provide families with ingredients to take home with them.