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I'm Natalie, a former elementary school teacher creating educational materials to help parents, teachers, and elementary school children.

I offer keynote speaking and workshops for schools, businesses, and parent groups, sharing expert advice and actionable strategies to help parents foster academic growth, strong school partnerships, and a lifelong love of learning.

You can find my of videos here, on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Aug 07
How Grandparents Can Help Grandkids be Kindergarten-Ready

How Grandparents Can Help Grandkids be Kindergarten-Ready

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for a young child. There are a lot of firsts which can be overwhelming for a four-, five-, or six-year-old. As their grandparent, you can take small intentional steps to help prepare your grandchild for school.
3 min read
Aug 06
A child working on a math spreadsheet

Math Hacks

Teach your student with this frustration-free tips...
2 min read
Jul 30
Dive into Olympic learning!

Kids, the Olympics, and Learning

How can you turn the Olympics into a fun learning opportunity?
1 min read
Jul 27
Banned Books: SHOCKING. Teacher Reacts | Young Adult Novels Banned Book Week 2024 | Moms for Liberty

Banned Books: SHOCKING. Teacher Reacts | Young Adult Novels Banned Book Week 2024 | Moms for Liberty

Natalie plays a game to find out why 5 popular YA novels were banned in United States schools during the 2023-24 school year.
13 min read
Jul 23
A child in red white and blue dress leaning against a red white and blue pallet stand with a flag inspired banner.

Are we ready for a FEMALE president?

How to frame the conversations around the presidential election and gender.
2 min read
Jul 20
Banned Books: UNBELIEVABLE. Teacher Reacts | Banned Book Week 2024, Moms for Liberty & Florida

Banned Books: UNBELIEVABLE. Teacher Reacts | Banned Book Week 2024, Moms for Liberty & Florida

Natalie plays a game to find out why 5 popular children's books were banned in United States schools during the 2023-24 school year.
12 min read
Jul 16
Computer monitor with unfocused people on the screen. Plant in the foreground.

3 Lessons I Learned from my First Course

How was teaching an online course different from my experience teaching in schools? Here are three things I learned from the experience...
1 min read
Jul 09
A mother whispering to her child next to a building

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...
1 min read
Jun 25
A child is splashing in a pool. His head can be seen just over the surface of the water

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...
2 min read
Jun 18
Use it or Lose it! Prevent Summer Learning Loss

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!
1 min read
Jun 11
Routines to Prepare your Child for Middle School

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...
1 min read
Jun 04
Reflection: 2 Years Since I Quit Teaching

Reflection: 2 Years Since I Quit Teaching

❤️‍🩹 My first year out of the classroom was for healing 🪴 My second year was for growing
1 min read

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