<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[I Survived Room Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[I Survived Room Parent]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:42:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween Class Party Ideas for a Room Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Halloween class party fits in one afternoon. Ask the teacher about allergies, costumes, and food rules before you buy anything.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/halloween-class-party-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac29ec6901c627fc3d0c6d2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_104d94bcb0a1449eb448cb106447adfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Class Party Ideas for a Room Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fall class party is kids sitting down at the tables for food, one craft, and one game. It is a September or October afternoon, not a Thanksgiving party.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/fall-class-party-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac29ec6901c627fc3d0c6d3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_fc262b43cbcd4eacbb552a45162b4764~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Themes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for theme ideas for this year’s class party? Here are a few, complete with activity suggestions, games, snack ideas, and more! Dive in, get inspired, and let us know which ones you’ve tried and loved! Use one theme, then keep the afternoon small These lists are ideas for the look of the room, not a schedule you have to finish. On the day, kids sit at the tables. There is a main, fruit, a snack, and a dessert, one craft, and one game. They go home happy, full, and buzzing about the...]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/thanksgiving-themes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6736aeb5d88d34906184cacb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_7965879b1fd34f629acbf0fa8007338e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class party ideas for a room mom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Class party ideas for one afternoon: the teacher's yes, one craft, one game, one snack, and a calm last ten minutes.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/class-party-ideas-room-mom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf0fed7333c9a7b0d110e0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_ea33260eeca6428cb0d9d4a899a9e2fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday party vs class party food rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday party food rules and everyday class party rules are often not the same. Ask which one applies before you write the note.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/holiday-party-vs-class-party-food-rules</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf1ac55e99b6bb5369952d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_1cae36f4cb42468a87e636ba3d4ce120~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two printables that will save your first class party]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is September. You volunteered in a moment of optimism, possibly at a curriculum night where someone handed you a clipboard. Now there are 26 families, one group text that never sleeps, and a fall party on a date nobody has actually confirmed with the teacher. Here is the thing nobody tells new room parents: the job is not crafting. The job is information. Who is bringing what, when, and does the school allow it. Get the information side right and the party mostly runs itself. So we made...]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/two-printables-that-will-save-your-first-class-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a94a5d521ca4b8be9692c7f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_4a678ae9e610416c9a351f0a5296948c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class party SignUpGenius tips for first-time room parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-time room parent filling a class party SignUpGenius? Put paper goods first, expect empty hard slots, and stay calm when the teacher keeps adding items.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/class-party-signupgenius-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba7372417aa27ab70c71f6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_d71663f77ff64ed38bdb7ff7ba77b280~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Perfect Holiday Party Theme]]></title><description><![CDATA['Tis the Season for Class Parties!

Need a burst of creativity? Craving some fresh ideas or just want everything nearly prepped, with just a]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/holiday-party-planning-themes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6751df4521a4ed7130f89259</guid><category><![CDATA[Party Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Party Themes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_ac97be16a25a4981abb483946531a374~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine Class Party Ideas for a Room Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Valentine class party is kids at the tables with a fruit snack, a dessert, one craft, and one game. It is always a fun day, and more fun when you are prepared.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/valentine-class-party-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac2b24b901c627fc3d0f271</guid><category><![CDATA[Party Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_03a03992e1924b23a9f90aa72dfe44e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Room Mom Gift Ideas That Are Not Another Mug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five dollars a family is a fair start for a room mom gift. Give something real: flowers in a vase, a plant, or a framed class photo, plus a note or craft from the kids. Include the teacher. These gifts land at Christmas. In the spring they get forgotten because it is all about teacher appreciation.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/room-mom-gift-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac2a15b7babcebbad161731</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_0b125771445a4fdabcf926fbb63cf442~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[One class collection, a card every child signs, and a clear out. Start before the last week.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/teacher-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf23fc68a69eb29f61b04e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_41140531fe6b4b33873be9b04cc14250~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher Gift Giving: Group Gift vs. Individual Gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the gift-giving season rolls around again, it's time for those timeless questions to make a comeback! We're here to help you tackle those burning queries. Exploring the timeless dilemma of whether to give a collective gift or individual gifts to teachers during the holiday season! Delve into this witty guide for insights. The Collective Class Gift:  Why: It's like a classroom potluck, but instead of mashed potatoes, you're pooling resources for one epic gift. It's equitable, fosters...]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/teacher-gift-giving-group-gift-vs-individual-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673e95c73576f3688d339d06</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_93433efb1ba04993bb6c3362cf3bccdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 – Let’s Spoil Those Classroom Heroes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, fellow room parent warriors! Teacher Appreciation Week is zooming in like a kid on a sugar high, happening May 6-9, 2025, and it’s our time to shine. Those magical humans who wrangle our kids, teach them long division, and somehow survive glitter crafts deserve a week of love that’s as extra as a PTA meeting gone rogue. So, let’s ditch the generic coffee mugs and get cheeky, creative, and downright thoughtful with these ideas to make your teachers feel like the rockstars they are....]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/teacher-appreciation-week-2025-let-s-spoil-those-classroom-heroes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68158f046eea33cd6f408a01</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_044aef4c36a740769f64daaf777602e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher favorites form]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher favorites form is a few questions for the teacher. Share the answers only if they say the class can see them.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/teacher-favorites-form</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf1abb68a69eb29f61a220</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_2d93b76d9f4c45258e893b4960c97fc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Book Fair Will Happen. Here Is the Part That Is Yours.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book fair what to expect for the room parent and the parent volunteer: shifts, a teacher wish list, and book fair with your kid.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/book-fair-room-parent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd2e2efd57e7a811198ee7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_8dd9eda119d04010ab3cc4e9204de39a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Box Tops still a thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Box Tops are still running, but clipping ended. If your school is enrolled, one optional receipt reminder is enough.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/box-tops-room-parent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf1ee1f335fb566dde0147</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_c801a98c109943a99b8684ca32feab93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a room mom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A room mom is the volunteer the teacher texts for one class. What the job is, what it is not, and the first week.]]></description><link>https://shop.isurvivedroomparent.com/post/what-is-a-room-mom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf0db87333c9a7b0d10d19</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b7b13_1858289b265b47568e531a2d8a69fc41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The I Survived Room Parent Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Class Mom? Same Job, Different Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[A class mom is the parent who coordinates volunteers, parties, and notes for one class. Classroom mom means the same job as room parent. Schools do not agree on the title. Class mom, classroom mom, and room parent are one role: an adult who keeps the class organized so the teacher is not recruiting for every party and field trip. The longer job description is in What Is a Room Mom?. 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