If you hate writing emails, this is for you
Have you ever had to write a difficult email to your child's teacher? Did it fill you with anxiety? I've got three tips for you to make writing that email go a lot smoother.
It's been 2 years since I quit...
I'm taking a step away from my typical content to get a little personal today. Last week marked 2 years since I decided to resign from teaching. I'm sharing 3 Lessons I've Learned Since I Quit Teaching.
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
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.
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.
🍾 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...
🧠 🥶 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.
📓 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.
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.
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 🥰...
What's a Tween? 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.
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.
