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Jan 09

Subtle Hints in Your Child's Report Card

There's a specific style teachers use to write report cards, but you only know if you know. Learn how teachers write report card comments to look for subtle clues if your child is succeeding or...not

Jan 9, 2024

3 min read

Jan 06

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: January Q&A with Primary Focus

Gain insights from an experienced teacher in the January Q&A with Primary Focus. Learn strategies to support students with disabilities, interpret teacher feedback, and understand the challenges educators face. Empower your child's educational journey with expert advice.

Jan 6, 2024

2 min read

Dec 21

Last minute gifts for 6 year olds

Need a last minute gift for a 6 year old? This list has budget friendly gifts that children this age will actually want.

Dec 21, 2023

2 min read

Dec 21

Last minute gifts for 5 year olds

Need a last minute gift for a 5 year old? This list has budget friendly gifts that children this age will actually want.

Dec 21, 2023

2 min read

Dec 19

🍾 5 things I'm leaving behind in 2023

In one of the most hectic times of year, I just want to say thank you for opening this newsletter. I really appreciate your support. 🩷 This will be my last newsletter of 2023, so I'm going to reflect a bit here...

Dec 19, 2023

2 min read

Dec 16

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: December Q&A with Primary Focus

In the December Q&A with Primary Focus, get expert tips on managing holiday transitions, supporting academic growth, addressing behavioral challenges, and navigating school choice deadlines in Charlotte. Perfect for parents in CMS, private, and magnet school communities.

Dec 16, 2023

2 min read

Dec 12

Holiday Teacher Gift Guide for any budget $0-100 | Cute Christmas cards, Luxury gifts, DIY Ornaments

Whether your budget is $0 or $100, Natalie has a great holiday gift for your child’s teacher or favorite school employee. From cute DIY ornament ideas to luxury gifts, there is something your child’s teacher will love.

Dec 12, 2023

11 min read

Dec 12

🧠 🥶 Brain Freeze! Simple ways to prevent learning loss over winter break

Learning loss happens to all children during long breaks from school. While summer break is the famous one, we also see it during winter breaks (or really anything 2+ weeks long). The good news is, it's a really low commitment to prevent it.

Dec 12, 2023

2 min read

Dec 05

📓 What are reading behaviors?

The very first time a kindergarten teacher meets a child, they can learn a million things just by handing their student a book... They are looking to see if your child has reading behaviors.

Dec 5, 2023

2 min read

Dec 02

Elf on the Shelf in Schools, Christmas Overload, and Rejecting Holiday Traditions

Christmas celebrations get more extravagant and expensive each year. They say it’s all for the kids…but is it? Natalie breaks down traditions from a child development standpoint to help you understand what traditions need to stay and which ones can go.

Dec 2, 2023

11 min read

Nov 28

3 easy, important ways to read with your children

When it comes to reading with your children, there's more than one way to do it. Reading in a variety of ways supports your child's reading comprehension and road to independence. The good news is, it's simple to replicate at home...whether your child can read or not.

Nov 28, 2023

2 min read

Nov 21

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 🥰...

Nov 21, 2023

2 min read

The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School

I came in with little knowledge and feel more knowledgeable with immediate next steps- thank you!

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.

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.

We Cover Topics You’re Actually Worried About

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: January Q&A with Primary Focus

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: December Q&A with Primary Focus

Holiday Teacher Gift Guide for any budget $0-100 | Cute Christmas cards, Luxury gifts, DIY Ornaments

Elf on the Shelf in Schools, Christmas Overload, and Rejecting Holiday Traditions

💌 You’re not alone in figuring school out.

The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School

I came in with little knowledge and feel more knowledgeable with immediate next steps- thank you!

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.

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.

Subtle Hints in Your Child's Report Card

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: January Q&A with Primary Focus

Last minute gifts for 6 year olds

Last minute gifts for 5 year olds

🍾 5 things I'm leaving behind in 2023

Ask an Elementary School Teacher: December Q&A with Primary Focus

Holiday Teacher Gift Guide for any budget $0-100 | Cute Christmas cards, Luxury gifts, DIY Ornaments

🧠 🥶 Brain Freeze! Simple ways to prevent learning loss over winter break

📓 What are reading behaviors?

Elf on the Shelf in Schools, Christmas Overload, and Rejecting Holiday Traditions

3 easy, important ways to read with your children

3 pieces of holiday advice no one will tell you

💌 You’re not alone in figuring school out.

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