Practical ideas
Practical idea - Engaging dads: events and actvities
17 Feb 2011
- Business breakfasts: Provide a resident speaker and networking opportunities.
- Football match evenings: Have a quick session of quizzes etc. before settling down to watch a game.
- An auction of promises: Ask dads to donate time such as five hours of bedtime reading; offer them free classes or taster sessions in return for jobs done.
- A man who can: Ask dads for help around the school: BBQs at a book fair, providing help with a building or maintenance project.
- Skill swap: Offer them the services of their children to design business cards, posters, flyers on the computer etc. in return for time in school.
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