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Videos How to Talk to Children About Thanksgiving The story of Thanksgiving is outdated and inappropriate.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.
Newsletter My Picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Stock up on essentials and kick off your holiday shopping with these great deals!
Videos Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus Parent Teacher Conference, Teacher Birthday Gift, Volunteering 🖍 Natalie from Primary Focus answers all your questions from the POV of a teacher! Ask your questions to get support with your child's academic growth, social emotional learning, her education opinions, and what it's like to be a teacher.
Videos Banned Books Week 2023 For Banned Books Week, Natalie plays a game to guess why 5 children's books have been banned. Can you guess the answer?
Newsletter 🎃 5 fall holidays to teach your kids about that aren't Halloween Happy fall! Autumn is a time of year loved around the world. Here, stateside we usually hear about Halloween and Thanksgiving, but there are so many unique festivals celebrated this time of year. If you're already tired of hearing about "spooky scary skeletons" this is for you!
Videos Does my child HAVE to go to preschool? | Preparing for kindergarten without pre-k Only 50% of US children go to preschool. Here's how you can give them preschool without actually sending them...
Videos Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus 🖍 Natalie from Primary Focus answers all your questions from the POV of a teacher! Natalie taught elementary school for 10 years and has seen it all. Ask your questions to get support with your child's academic growth, social emotional learning, her education opinions, and what it's
Newsletter What teachers CAN'T tell you about state tests In elementary school, your child will encounter tests that are given 3 times a year. Here's a teacher's perspective on these tests...
Videos I HATE my child’s teacher (What should I do?) Are you having issues with your child's teacher? Is your child scared of their teacher? We will walk you through what to do, how to approach this, & problem solve.
Newsletter No Stress Test Prep If your child is in a testing grade, especially third grade, you'll be hearing all year about the state test. I've got a few things you can find out now that you can actually stay in control of...
Newsletter 3 books all rising kindergarten students should read Is you child going to kindergarten? These are perfect books to prepare your child for kindergarten so they walk in feeling confident! Including one for homeschooling!
Newsletter Silently Judging Your Kids It's crucial that teachers understand your child so they can build a relationship with them and teach them everything they need to know.
Newsletter 3 tips for back to school...reader edition Last week I asked you for your own back to school tips. Here's the top 3...
Resources & Freebies Free Download: Easy Spelling Practice 📝 Frustrated with spelling practice? Elkonin Letter Boxes are the secret to teaching children to spell.
Newsletter 😅 3 unexpected things to expect going back to school Back to school time is a huge transition for families. But we got you! Even though it's exhausting- we are all going through it.
