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Read Past Newsletters Every Tuesday, Natalie answers questions from subscribers, breaks down important education news, and shares tips to help your children thrive in school. Subscribe here: https://newsletter.primaryfocus.tv/
Aug 08
πŸŽ‰ 😐 A twisted win for NC Teachers...

πŸŽ‰ 😐 A twisted win for NC Teachers...

North Carolina is a tough place to teach. NC teachers are not guaranteed​ lunch breaks​, are not paid for higher degrees. They are not allowed to unionize. And until recently, they did not have any plan for paid maternity leave.
3 min read
Aug 01
De-influencing School Supplies

De-influencing School Supplies

Last week I asked you to submit unnecessary school supplies. Here's some of the things companies (and your
2 min read
Jul 24
✏️ Hacks to Save Money on School Supplies

✏️ Hacks to Save Money on School Supplies

"All that matters is that you treat me right, give me all the things I need that money can&
1 min read
Jul 18
πŸ“š Chapter Books You'll Actually Want to Read with Your Kids

πŸ“š Chapter Books You'll Actually Want to Read with Your Kids

"The story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now." The Story of Us by Taylor Swift
3 min read
Jul 11
3 games to prevent summer learning loss

3 games to prevent summer learning loss

"Why don't you slide?" Slide by The Goo Goo Dolls It’s just about that time
2 min read
Jun 27
Love them, leave them alone: encouraging independence in children

Love them, leave them alone: encouraging independence in children

"Miss Independent, Miss Self Sufficient" Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson Yesterday I learned that parents spend double the
3 min read
Jun 20
Is it bad that my child writes numbers backwards?

Is it bad that my child writes numbers backwards?

"And if it looks like this, then you're doing it right" Mambo #5 by Lou Bega
2 min read
Jun 13
πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ The secret to getting what your kids need

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ The secret to getting what your kids need

"I've been trying hard to reach you, 'cause I don't know what to do&
2 min read
Jun 06
Improve your Child's Vocabulary

Improve your Child's Vocabulary

"I wish you well with your weapon of jargon, you've got a double-sided lexicon. I've
2 min read
May 30
A book club for kids?

A book club for kids?

"Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin' through the jasmine in my mind" Summer Breeze by Seals
2 min read
May 23
Kids vs Standardized Tests

Kids vs Standardized Tests

"Help me if you can, I'm feeling down" Help! by The Beatles We are inching closer
2 min read
May 16
Ask THIS before summer break

Ask THIS before summer break

"Summertime and the livin' is easy" Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald ...and famously covered by Sublime πŸ’• Happy belated
2 min read