Primary Focus: Resources for parents and teachers of elementary school kids

ChatGPT in K-12 Schools: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know Now | release of GPT-4

ChatGPT by open AI is here to stay. And with the release of GPT4 we need to be even more vigilant of this technology in schools.

Should you leave teaching? Watch this before you quit

Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Natalie walks through the thought process and research she did before she took the leap to leaving teaching.

Homework Tips for Parents: How to get your child to do homework!

How do I get my child to do homework?

3 Free EdTech Tools You Need to Try Now

Learn about 3 FREE EdTech tools you need to try out! This video is perfect for teachers or parents of elementary school children.

How to talk to your child’s teacher without feeling like a helicopter mom

There’s a relationship that is important to work on: it’s kind of professional and kind of personal, making the lines blurry at times…that’s your relationship with your child’s teacher.

5 simple, sweet, and cheap gifts for teachers on Valentine’s Day

Miss Natalie from Primary Focus explains 5 simple, sweet, easy, and cheap gifts to give your child's teacher for valentine's day. These ideas for a teacher present will make them smile. Some of them are gifts without food. Stick around to the end for three funny gift fails you should not give the teacher!

Kindergarten Lesson: How to wash your hands | watch me teach!

This is a throwback video to when I was teaching kindergarten. In this video I show my students during morning meeting how to properly wash their hands for thirty seconds with soap and water.

5 awesome dollar store gift for kids in elementary school

Miss Natalie from Primary Focus went to the Dollar Tree to round up the top 5 easy gifts to get kids for gifts. Whether it's Christmas, their birthday, or just for fun these gifts are easy to put together and fun.

The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

My journey from the last day of school to the first day of school the summer I quit teaching.

How to Advocate for your Child Without Being a Helicopter Parent

Does sending your kid's teacher an email leave you feeling anxious? Here's how to reach out and get what you want!

3 Secrets to Success at your Parent Teacher Conference

When you go to your child's parent teacher conference, make sure you mention these three things!

My last week of teaching...after 10 years

This is my 3rd vlog on leaving teaching. Hear about my last weeks in the classroom and how it felt to pack up my room. I’m very sad in this video, but I want to assure you I’ve invested a lot of time in my self care and feel really happy now.

How do pumpkins grow? | My day at Carrigan Farms learning about pumpkin flowers and pollination

Miss Natalie visited Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, North Carolina to learn about farming pumpkins. She interviews Farmer William and learns about growing pumpkins in the regions of North Carolina, how to set up and irrigate the field, unique pumpkin flowers, and how bees pollinate them.

Banned Children's Books - The ridiculous reason these books were banned

Miss Natalie is reviewing famously banned (almost banned) books this week. In this video she reviews classics Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig- why was it banned? and will it really cause society to fall apart? Miss Natalie gives her perspective.

Banned Book Review: Hop on Pop, by Dr. Seuss

Review of Dr. Seuss's famous "Hop on Pop" - why was it banned, and will it really cause society to fall apart? Miss Natalie gives her perspective.

I met Vivo the Kinkajou! Well, kind of...

All about honeybears! Meet Poppy, the kinkajou, and our day together making trouble

Cute newborn piglets! All about piglets and pigs

Use this video to research pigs and learn pig facts. Vocabulary: pig, piglet, sow, farrow

All the baby farm animals!

All about my day meeting goats, piglets, alpacas, llamas, kinkajou, bunny, donkey, sheep, and emu!

Why I Quit Teaching - North Carolina teacher vlog

Deciding to leave my job was a hard decision- this vlog shares how I decided to leave and how I made the most of my last few months in the classroom.

How I Teach Spelling - Using Elkonin Letter Boxes to teach your child to spell

Elkonin Letter Boxes are a great way to teach phonics and help your child learn to read.

I resigned from teaching...a message from a teacher's broken heart

Please share this video with a friend. It's so important people learn how teachers, especially those in states like North Carolina are treated.

2022 TOP 3 End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas - Easy Teacher Gifts for Summer

If you're trying to figure out what end of year present to get for your kid's elementary school teacher, look no further!

Are All Flamingos Pink? | All About Flamingos for Kids

Miss Natalie shares facts about flamingos, those beautiful pink birds that show up in cartoons, zoos, and movies!

The Main Idea Song

This video shows how I teach Main Idea and Details to my kindergartners. I also used this song in first grade.

The Panther's Shadowy Secret | All About Panthers for Kids

Miss Natalie shares facts about panthers and the surprising answers to which is stronger: panthers, leopards, or jaguars?

Kindergarten Math Lesson: Addition, Subtraction, Equals Symbol

This video is from a math vocabulary lesson explaining addition, plus sign, subtraction, minus sign, and equals sign.

Capybara! Learn about Chispi from Encanto - for kids

Miss Natalie shares facts about the world's largest rodent: the capybara. Capybaras can grow up to be 2ft tall and 4ft long!

Marsupials for Kids | Kangaroos, Koalas, Opossums, and other animals with pouches

Miss Natalie dives into the world of marsupials. These mammals have pouches to carry their young until they are fully developed. Did you know they are only found on 3 continents?

How I teach author and illustrator Whole Brain Teaching

These are the gestures I use to teach the title, author, and illustrator to my kindergarten and first grade students. I use these with every book we read.

How to HOLD A PENCIL for kids!

Teach your child to hold a pencil and the types of crayons, pencils, and pencil grips your child may need Here's a little essay about this

How Teach Your Kid to use Scissors Kindergarten Preschool

Teaching a child to use scissors can be frustrating, but with a little patience and practice you can teach your child to cut in no time! Check out my affiliate links below for all the supplies you'll need thanks for supporting my channel!

Old Christmas Movies Are Chaotic Evil

Miss Natalie looks back at some of the most nostalgic Christmas movies and specials....unfortunately they did not all stand the test of time.

The BEST teacher holiday gift ideas...FROM A REAL TEACHER!

Winter break is coming up- are you getting your teacher a holiday or Christmas gift?

Teach Your Kid Sight Words & CVC Words

Learn what sight words and CVC words are, and how to teach them to your child. Perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grader!

Kindergarten Cuss Words with Junie B. Jones & Other Children's Books I Love

Natalie takes a look at her favorite children's books and why these kooky characters make her smile.

The Secret to Passing Kindergarten

Are you preparing for kindergarten? Are you worried your child will be retained in kindergarten? Watch this video to see the big goals for learning.

5 Things You Don't Know About Me

Mike sent me 5 questions to answer with no prep! Learn more about me, being a teacher, and what I do outside of school!

Green Eggs and Ham is Garbage

Miss Natalie's honest review of a very famous Dr. Seuss book.

It's My Birthday!

🎵 Happy Birthday to Me! 🎵

North Carolina Teachers Need Help

Reports are showing that workers are logging more hours than ever since the start of the pandemic. Today, Natalie breaks down two reports from Microsoft and Fishbowl to see what is going on. Then gives some tips on how to draw boundaries to get back your work life balance.