This activity teaches children about the different careers people have. Each parent can give a 10-minute presentation about what she does for a living. She can use props to help illustrate her career to the students. For example, a parent who is a doctor can bring a stethoscope. At the end of their presentations, parents should encourage students to ask them questions.
Students can show their parents around the classroom with this activity. Before the parents come, ask students to think of the interesting things they want to show their parents around the classroom, such as their science projects or class pet. Instruct students to describe the interesting things they thought of in detail to their parents.
A scavengar hunt can be enjoyable for both parents and children. Before the parents and children come to school, hide a variety of items around the classroom. Provide the children and parents with a list of the items you want them to find. Give them a certain amount of time to find the items in the room. The pair who finds the most items wins the game.
Parents and children can use their creative sides with this arts and crafts activity. Provide all the parents and children with string and cereal, such as Cheeriors or Fruit Loops. Instruct them to make necklaces out of the supplies you give them. After they make their necklaces, they can either wear them or eat them.