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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The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School
Hi, I’m Natalie, your guide through the school system, and your partner in navigating it with confidence.
Support your child’s learning journey with real answers, expert insights, and approachable advice and strategies from someone who fosters academic growth and partnerships. That’s where I come in.
I offer clarity, context, and conversation through keynote speaking and workshops for schools, businesses, and parent groups.
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I came in with little knowledge and feel more knowledgeable with immediate next steps- thank you!
Megan
I learned a lot about the magnet zones and its impact on applications. I had no idea about tracks. I walked away with a ton of new information to choose my child’s school.
Amanda
The Primary Focus Workshop is extremely informative. Natalie is engaging and answered all the questions we had. I highly recommend this workshop anyone trying to navigate schools in Charlotte.
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May 04
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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.
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Apr 27
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Apr 22
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...
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Great gifts to appreciate School Bus Drivers!
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Apr 16
🤯 2 hours of homework??
Homework has always been a controversial topic. But when it comes to homework policies, it feels like parents get left out of the conversation. So what should you do when it's all too much?
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Apr 08
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Natalie went to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse…but is it worth the hype? She gives her full review of the experience to see if it’s worth your money to see The Eclipse live. Review is broken down into planning/organization, educational experience, and personal experience
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Apr 07
Target Circle Week Picks: Spring Fashion, Sandals, Patterned Rugs, and Skincare
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Apr 06
Question for the Teacher | April Livestream
Natalie hosts a livestream answering questions about preparing your child for kindergarten, teaching your child to write, and writing the perfect email to a teacher.
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