Elementary Schiool - How Do I Setup a Playdate When I Don't Know the Parents?

I've wondered the same thing! If you have their number, maybe give them a call? Or ask them for their number or e-mail address? My son has wanted to have this one boy in his kindergarten class over, and I have never even seen his mom. We got our directories today and I was hoping he was in it, but they elected not to be. Now, I'm at a loss too!

I agree with the lady who said just do it. I have wanted my son to get to hang out with some of the kids in his class but I haven't made any effort to do so. I work and he gets picked up by daycare so I never even see the other parents. So if a mom sent home a note with my son you can bet I would make the effort to respond and set up a time. Whatever you do make sure it's cheap though. You don't want them not to respond because of financial reasons. So McDee's or the school park or big park nearby are great ideas. I would also suggest writing your email address down to set up plans. I work way better with email than phones nowadays.

If you see the parents just ask,for example..HI I am DD's Mom and she has been wanting to have a play date with her best friends so and so for awhile and I think it would be great idea, if you ever would like to have one give us a call... if you don't, send a note with your child to give to the other child. It never hurts to ask.

If your kiddo wants a play date have them write a note (you make sure that the number and names are clear-even if you have to write them on the bottom) and get them excited about giving it to their friend. That excitment will rub off when they give the note to them..... they will be excited to give it to their parents.

Suggest meeting at the school playground, library or the park the first time. Just to break the ice and to make everyone feel more at ease. Meeting at someone's house or a restaurant sometimes is just a little to weird for some.

Good Luck

Hi,

I rec'd a really pretty note card from one of my daughter's friend's mom and it just had on the envelope please give to your mom. It was a nice note stating that my daugter and her daughter are really good friends and they would like to invite us to lunch at Mcdonalds and to let her know when we are available. I thought it was a birthday party invite.. Good Luck!

Just do it. Approach them in a friendly manner, as I am sure you will.

Some PTA furnish family directory's if you join them. PTA is nominal fee and greatly helps out your school. It is a great way to net work with other parents. If you can a list of names and numbers call or send out emails. My girlfriend just keeps asking over and over again until the the finally just show up. Ihave yet to try that, but she does have way more firends than I do. With her it is easier just to be her freind than be stalked by her. Thankfully she is really fun.

Also invite parents over without the kids for some coffee 9r something, that way they can get to know you and be more apt to let their kids come to your place.

Point is you need to be approachable. And' don't worry abot the boy girl thing.