Jul 09
I Apologize... You Are Doing Enough
Feeling guilty about summer learning loss? You are probably doing enough. But if you want to keep learning, just do this 1 easy tip...
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Natalie
Educator, YouTuber, & content creator empowering you to confidently navigate your child’s education.
Jun 25
Summer Time Dysregulation
As a parent, how do you support your child's regular school-year routine while navigating summer fun? The answer may surprise you...
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Jun 18
Use it or Lose it! Prevent Summer Learning Loss
The same way you may prune a plant, a child's brain prunes synapses that it is not using (synaptic pruning). Learn to prevent summer learning loss with these easy tips!
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Jun 11
Routines to Prepare your Child for Middle School
So, you have a rising middle schooler? Whether your child is starting middle school now, or in a few years. Here are some things to consider...
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Jun 04
Reflection: 2 Years Since I Quit Teaching
❤️🩹 My first year out of the classroom was for healing
🪴 My second year was for growing
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May 31
When it comes to kindergarten, Independence is everything
Independence is not a natural thing, the good news is that it's not rocket science to teach it. Here are 3 simple ways to build independence at home...
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May 30
Do Kids HAVE to go to preschool?
People ask me, should I send my child to preschool? Preschool can be a great experience for children, but it's not a viable option for all families.
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May 20
What's Summer Learning Loss?
This is a time of year teachers dread: summer break. Over the course of 2 months, children can lose up to 6 months of learning. This is called summer learning loss aka summer slide.
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May 16
May Livestream
Natalie, 10 year teacher and founder of Primary Focus: The Parent’s Guide to Elementary School answers your questions.
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May 14
My child failed a test we thought they'd ace
I had an interesting conversation with a parent the other day. Their first grader was doing well in school all year, no signs for concern. Two weeks ago, they took their NWEA/ MAPs test and BOMBED IT.
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May 10
End of Year Summer Teacher Gift Guide: DIY Card, Easy Gift Ideas | Can you give a teacher alcohol?
Natalie shares easy and thoughtful teacher gift ideas for the end of the school year. Appreciate your favorite teacher with an easy DIY Card, a Summer Road Trip Kit great for the class gift from all parents, unique gift ideas, and budget gifts.
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May 07
😴 Do kids still NAP in kindergarten?
Kindergarten is much more rigorous than it was when we were kids. Once upon a time, kids went to half day kindergarten and it looked a lot more like preschool...but has everything changed?
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