This article was co-authored by Bianca Solorzano, M.Ed.. Bianca Solorzano is an Infant Development Specialist, Montessori Consultant, and the Founder of Baby Tour Guide Inc. Through her company, she helps parents, educators, and caregivers optimize baby and toddler development using a Montessori Lens. She does so by providing one-on-one consulting, running her blog, and hosting the Montessori Babies Podcast. With more than 11 years of experience in child development, she specializes in supporting parents in approaches such as purposeful language, environment setup, toys/activities that aid in development, positive redirection and behavior, and directed choice. Bianca holds a BS in Child and Adolescent Development with a focus in Early Childhood Education from California State University, Fullerton, a Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland, and the AMI International Montessori Certification from The Montessori Institute of San Diego for children Birth-3 Years. Bianca is also a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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Being a room parent is a great way for you to play an active role in the elementary education of your children. Room parents act as liaisons between the teacher and the other parents, facilitating communication and cooperation around things like class parties and field trips. By staying engaged and keeping the lines of communication open, you can fulfill the essential duties of being a room parent and help give your children with fun parties and memorable field trips.