WHY? This allows the “Stream” to remain strictly for announcements and classroom communication.
WHY? This gives parents an invitation to set the day, time, and frequency of seeing the announcements and assignments posted to Google Classroom, as well as any upcoming work that has due dates. They can NOT see actual student work.
WHY? This makes it easy for students to access the sites you want them to use frequently
WHY? This allows you to organize existing and new items for easier access.
WHY? Most students will be looking to the top of lists for the next thing to do. Help them out and move your “done” or older items to the bottom of the list.
WHY? You may want some or no email notifications from Google Classroom. It could potentially feel overwhelming to have so many emails from Classroom.
ALTERNATE: You may consider setting up a filter in Gmail so that all Google Classroom notifications skip the inbox
WHY? This allows you to control what your students can post and/or comment to the stream. You may want the stream to be only for announcements you need to make to them not a constant flow of conversation for students.
Finally, parents find it helpful to have some resources at home. Here is a parents' guide to Google Classroom that you may find a valuable resource to share with them.