{"id":3116,"date":"2022-09-01T07:39:56","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:57:52","slug":"mom-motivation-tips-for-boosting-participation-and-fun-in-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/choosebooster.com\/blog\/mom-motivation-tips-for-boosting-participation-and-fun-in-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Boosting Participation And Fun In Schools | Boosterthon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Need more participation in your school\u2019s activities, fundraisers, or volunteer efforts?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ask a mom.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/mom-motivation-tips-for-boosting-participation-and-fun-in-schools#kids\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Kids Involved and Excited<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/mom-motivation-tips-for-boosting-participation-and-fun-in-schools#easy\" rel=\"noopener\">Ways to Thank Volunteers and Supporters<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/blog\/mom-motivation-tips-for-boosting-participation-and-fun-in-schools#last\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Ways to Get Parents Engaged\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I spent some time with my kids decorating cookies this week. It\u2019s Summer, and I have some activities planned so they don\u2019t spend too much time on devices or watching TV. A cookie decorating kit was one of them. It was a great way to hang out together for an hour or so on a rainy afternoon. Now I have a dozen huge, colorful, heavily sprinkled cookies on my counter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMom! Can I have a cookie?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter dinner!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BAM! I have just encouraged my kids to eat the yummy, healthy dinner I prepared for them before they indulge in their delicious masterpieces. Not only that, but the whole cookie decorating experience got them up off the couch to spend time together as a family. I like to call that \u201cMom Motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t we all need a little added inspiration sometimes?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boosterthon.com\/blog\/7-reasons-why-you-should-volunteer-at-your-childs-school?__hstc=82123465.ba10ea75a9b8f823c122304acc403aa6.1749642194540.1749649168772.1749710405538.4&amp;__hssc=82123465.25.1749710405538&amp;__hsfp=3462355080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As a volunteer with my kids\u2019 school PTA<\/a>, that motivation often takes many forms. There are so many ways to give back to schools, whether helping in the classroom, cafeteria, or bus lines, hanging students\u2019 artwork in the halls, or helping to reshelve books in the library. There\u2019s nothing better than the feeling you get when you help achieve a goal by serving others.<\/p>\n<p>But with parents\u2019 busy lives and teachers\u2019 already-full schedules, sometimes a little extra \u201coomph\u201d can go a long way. We often achieve our goals as a school, and maybe even encourage volunteer participation, by adding some fun \u201cMom Motivation\u201d to our activities.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 7 tips for giving back at your child\u2019s school, while boosting results and FUN!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Sweet Treat.\u00a0<\/strong>I scream for ice cream! Well, popsicles are more practical in a school. But for almost any event or activity, you can get kids (and teachers!) excited by adding popsicle motivation. It\u2019s a low-cost way to encourage participation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Picnic Lunch.<\/strong>\u00a0While it\u2019s still warm weather, talk to your principal about the idea of offering lunch outside for the classrooms who meet certain goals. Whether it\u2019s the most books read during the month or the most acts of kindness shown, kids will love the idea of doing something different. As for the food, ask the cafeteria staff about a \u201csack lunch\u201d option!<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Dress Down.<\/strong>\u00a0PJ Day, Crazy Socks, Sports Jersey Day, School Spiritwear, or Hat Days are fantastic ways to bring energy into the school, especially when they\u2019re tied to school events, such as school-wide testing or the kickoff of basketball season. If your school has a uniform policy, Out-of-Uniform Days are also great!<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Positive Feedback.<\/strong>\u00a0To drive participation in an important school campaign like Safety Week, recognize students who show positive characteristics, such as kindness, empathy, and fun. Print simple certificates for teachers, or better yet \u2013 students \u2013 to share when they \u201ccatch\u201d another student being the \u201cMost Helpful\u201d or \u201cMost Encouraging.\u201d<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>COFFEE.<\/strong>\u00a0For parents, providing coffee or getting the local donut shop to donate sweet treats might help bring parents to meetings. If possible, offer a few $5 giveaways at the meeting too.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a id=\"easy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"><\/a>Give Back.\u00a0At our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosebooster.com\/events\/funrun\" rel=\"noopener\">Boosterthon Fun Run<\/a>\u00a0last year, our PTA agreed to give teachers a percentage of funds their class raised BACK to the teacher in their school account to use for their classroom. They could buy supplies, books for their classroom libraries, craft paper &#8212; anything they needed to better support their class. Teachers loved the idea and the ways it could help them!<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a id=\"last\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"><\/a><strong>Note to Supporters.<\/strong>\u00a0Many schools have a group of local businesses that donate funds or services. Thank these companies on your school\u2019s external sign or send an email to parents from the principal thanking the supporters and sharing links to the businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your parent group is struggling to raise money or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boosterthon.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-parent-volunteer-form?__hstc=82123465.ba10ea75a9b8f823c122304acc403aa6.1749642194540.1749649168772.1749710405538.4&amp;__hssc=82123465.25.1749710405538&amp;__hsfp=3462355080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get volunteer participation<\/a>, get together for a meeting and discuss what fun ideas can best help reach your goal. Be creative, purposeful, and make sure the idea will help accomplish the goal.<\/p>\n<p>Think of ideas that are tangible. For kids in particular, something they can see, feel, or taste helps them connect their role to meeting the school\u2019s goal. This is huge! Everyone loves the satisfaction of meeting a goal. Kids may not always understand the impact of the school\u2019s needs, but the special treats they receive as a result of their efforts can highlight the importance of their participation. And that\u2019s a win-win for everyone &#8212; students, teachers, and the school!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need more participation in your school\u2019s activities, fundraisers, or volunteer efforts?\u00a0 Ask a mom.\u00a0 In\u00a0this blog, you\u2019ll learn more about: Getting Kids Involved and Excited Ways to Thank Volunteers and Supporters Easy Ways to Get Parents Engaged\u00a0 I spent some time with my kids decorating cookies this week. 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