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...
Reflection: 2 Years Since I Quit Teaching
❤️🩹 My first year out of the classroom was for healing
🪴 My second year was for growing
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...
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.
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.
May Livestream
Natalie, 10 year teacher and founder of Primary Focus: The Parent’s Guide to Elementary School answers your questions.
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.
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.
😴 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?
Teacher Reacts: State Tests RUINED school for children | The Problem with Standardized Testing
The pressure of standardized testing on elementary school students has gone to an extreme. We are testing for the sake of testing which is leaving young children too anxious to go to school. Natalie gives advice to parents on how they can support their children without pressuring them.
Interview with ADHDDude Ryan Does My Child Have ADHD? Diagnosing and Best ADHD Treatment for Kids
Natalie interviews ADHDDude Ryan Wexelblatt on the best ways to diagnose, treat, and support child with ADHD in elementary school. This is a great guide for parents wondering if your child has ADHD or if you're always looking for the top treatments and ways to support your child.
Easy Tip: Stop your child from procrastinating during homework
🕵️♂️ Some children are so good at avoiding homework, they could be secret agents.
There's one technique that could change their tune about this...
