Academics & Enrichment Archive

From field trips to science programs to music and plays, we know parent groups support all sorts of activities to make learning more exciting for kids. You'll find tons of enrichment ideas in the articles below. Find more helpful tools and info on the Academics & Enrichment resources page. (For articles about planning great teacher appreciation programs, go to the

• Permission Slips That Work

  Permission slips are often sent home with kids for school activities, but most of them don't provide any legal protection for the school or the parent group.

• Murals Teach Art, History

  More than just a pretty wall, murals help bring lessons alive and instill a sense of community pride.

• Science Comes Alive on Discovery Day

  Local scientists performed engaging experiments for elementary school students in this excellent one-day enrichment program.

• Bringing Art Appreciation to Students

  “Meet the Masters,” an art education program founded and sponsored by the Kings Road School PTO in New Jersey, has been tying art appreciation to the curriculum since the 1980s.

• School Performers: Preparing an Orientation Packet

  Tips to make the most of a school visit by arts and enrichment performers.

• How To Choose School Performers

  Enrichment activities and school performers bring fresh insight and perspectives. Find the best fit for your school.

• An Author Visit From the Author's Eyes

  An award-winning children's author and speaker shares his best ideas for maximizing the value of your next arts and enrichment performer.