The Parent Welcoming Table
THE PARENT WELCOMING TABLE
Speaking of presentation for the parents, the one place that every person stops when they arrive and leave is the welcoming table! So, this should be the most organized space we have. It should be clear of debris, with minimal signage and only important things. A cluttered table makes us look and feel unorganized.
WHAT SHOULD BE ON THE WELCOMING TABLE?
- Computer or tablet for signing in/out
- Parent Suggestion Box and pen
- Program Coordinators business cards (in a cardholder)
- Up to (x2) pieces of signage- upcoming events, etc.
- Any handouts needed.
- A smiling face ready to talk to parents as they enter!
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE ON THE WELCOMING TABLE?
- Children
- Personal belongings or any activity related material
- Clutter of any kind (papers, food, cups, etc.)
The table should always be facing the room. This way the person working at it can always see the room without having to turn. It’s even better when your table is at the back of the room so that children have room to line up in the afternoon and the parents can walk through the program and see what’s happening!