Sep 06
What we should do about low test scores
Test scores for kids (specifically 9 year olds) dropped to their lowest levels in decades.
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Natalie
Educator, YouTuber, & content creator empowering you to confidently navigate your child’s education.
Aug 31
Cute newborn piglets! All about piglets and pigs
Today Miss Natalie is at A Zoo 2 You!
They are a mobile petting zoo company, they will set up
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Aug 30
Click here for baby animals! 🐷 🦙 🐮
I've been having some fun. In July I went to A Zoo 2 You in Monroe, NC to meet their animals.
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Aug 26
All the baby farm animals!
Today Miss Natalie is at A Zoo 2 You! They are a mobile petting zoo company, they will set up
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Aug 16
Published 😊
I published an article! Since I was in grad school it's been a goal to publish an article on education.
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Aug 09
Ain't no hollaback girl 🍌 phonics #5
Phonics is hard work to teach, but as your child's skills grow, it can actually be really fun.
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Aug 04
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
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Aug 02
...but why is it spelled like that? phonics #4
Teaching a child to spell starts off simple (cat, dog, etc.), but quickly gets challenging
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Jul 26
a, e, i, o, u and sometimes... phonics #3
These five little letters a, e, i, o, u may seem straight forward, they often take the longest time to teach and learn.
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Jul 19
What are Letter Boxes? Phonics series #2
With a little nudge, any new speller can sound out the word pen ✍️ Elkonin Letter Boxes are a tool used to spell CVC words (consonant vowel consonant). They are a tool used to break down the sounds in a word.
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Jul 18
How I Teach Spelling — Using Elkonin Letter Boxes to Teach Your Child to Spell
Learn how Elkonin Letter Boxes help kids master spelling by breaking words into sounds. This hands-on phonics strategy builds confidence and strong literacy skills. Discover step-by-step tips on PrimaryFocus.tv to support your child's reading and spelling journey.
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Jul 12
Let's talk phonics... #1
Over the next 5 weeks I'll share a series on phonics- here's the first one. Phonics simply means the method used to teach reading and writing. It's for languages with an alphabet- like English and it's not for the faint of heart.
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