Newsletter February packs a punch! This Thursday begins the shortest longest month of the year for preschool and lower elementary school teachers. If this is your first year with your child in school, buckle up! There's so much going on in February!
Newsletter 5 Ways the School May be Able to Help in Your Divorce A lot of families experience divorce or separation. Most schools and teachers are well practiced in supporting students through this transition. Take advantage of all the ways the school can help you!
Newsletter If you hate writing emails, this is for you Have you ever had to write a difficult email to your child's teacher? Did it fill you with anxiety? I've got three tips for you to make writing that email go a lot smoother.
Videos Vlog: I Quit Teaching 2 Year Update 2 years ago this week I decided to resign from teaching. In that time I've had my work stolen, was mentored by Chelsea Fagan, and completely lost and found myself. I know myself better now than I ever thought I would, but only because of the challenges I faced the past two years.
Newsletter It's been 2 years since I quit... I'm taking a step away from my typical content to get a little personal today. Last week marked 2 years since I decided to resign from teaching. I'm sharing 3 Lessons I've Learned Since I Quit Teaching.
Newsletter Subtle Hints in Your Child's Report Card There's a specific style teachers use to write report cards, but you only know if you know. Learn how teachers write report card comments to look for subtle clues if your child is succeeding or...not
Videos Ask an Elementary School Teacher: January Q&A with Primary Focus Natalie hosts a livestream answering questions about supporting students with disabilities, warning signs from teachers, and if she regrets quitting teaching
Newsletter Last minute gifts for 6 year olds Need a last minute gift for a 6 year old? This list has budget friendly gifts that children this age will actually want.
Newsletter Last minute gifts for 5 year olds Need a last minute gift for a 5 year old? This list has budget friendly gifts that children this age will actually want.
Newsletter 🍾 5 things I'm leaving behind in 2023 In one of the most hectic times of year, I just want to say thank you for opening this newsletter. I really appreciate your support. 🩷 This will be my last newsletter of 2023, so I'm going to reflect a bit here...
Videos Ask an Elementary School Teacher: December Q&A with Primary Focus Natalie hosts a livestream sharing some holiday memories from the classroom and answer questions to help your kids thrive in school.
Videos Holiday Teacher Gift Guide for any budget $0-100 | Cute Christmas cards, Luxury gifts, DIY Ornaments Whether your budget is $0 or $100, Natalie has a great holiday gift for your child’s teacher or favorite school employee. From cute DIY ornament ideas to luxury gifts, there is something your child’s teacher will love.
Newsletter 🧠 🥶 Brain Freeze! Simple ways to prevent learning loss over winter break Learning loss happens to all children during long breaks from school. While summer break is the famous one, we also see it during winter breaks (or really anything 2+ weeks long). The good news is, it's a really low commitment to prevent it.
Newsletter 📓 What are reading behaviors? The very first time a kindergarten teacher meets a child, they can learn a million things just by handing their student a book... They are looking to see if your child has reading behaviors.
Videos Elf on the Shelf in Schools, Christmas Overload, and Rejecting Holiday Traditions Christmas celebrations get more extravagant and expensive each year. They say it’s all for the kids…but is it? Natalie breaks down traditions from a child development standpoint to help you understand what traditions need to stay and which ones can go.
Newsletter 3 easy, important ways to read with your children When it comes to reading with your children, there's more than one way to do it. Reading in a variety of ways supports your child's reading comprehension and road to independence. The good news is, it's simple to replicate at home...whether your child can read or not.
Newsletter 3 pieces of holiday advice no one will tell you Thanksgiving is an exciting time for Americans, but also the beginning of a chaotic holiday season. Plenty of people will give you advice on how to transform recipes and your home into magical scenes. But that's not my goal today. I want to remind you that your life is great as it is 🥰...
Videos How to Talk to Children About Thanksgiving The story of Thanksgiving is outdated and inappropriate. Here's a modern way to teach children about Thanksgiving for all ages.
Newsletter Milestones for children aged 9, 10, 11, and 12 A tween is a child aged 8-12 years old. Short for "between" because they aren't little kids, but they aren't teenagers yet either. When we start asking questions about children this age, the conversation usually turns to puberty, but they are so much more than their hormones and changing bodies.
Videos My child HATES reading | top 3 tips to get your reluctant reader to love books Is your child a reluctant reader? They whine when it’s time to read or they only read one book. This video gives you simple tips to get your child to love reading, Whether they are 6 or 16, these tips will help your child become a confident, voracious reader!
Newsletter Milestones for children aged 6, 7, and 8 years old From ages 0-5 we hear a lot about milestones, but somewhere around school age, people stop talking about them. The responsibility and concern gets handed over to teachers and specialists. This information is not shared as widely with parents.
Newsletter How long is a child's attention span by age Find out how long your child can sustain attention based on their age.
Resources & Freebies Free Download: Parent Teacher Conference Checklist You asked for it! Based on my most popular video, this checklist will help you get the most out of your parent teacher conference. A must have if you're meeting with your child's teacher!
Videos 3 tips to throw the perfect class party | school holiday party inspiration After 10 years in the classroom, Natalie knows a thing or two about class parties. Listen to these hilarious horror stories as she shares tips for the perfect class party. Perfect if you’re planning a class party or just want to laugh at her mistakes.
