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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.

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How to Talk to Children About Thanksgiving

The story of Thanksgiving is outdated and inappropriate. Here's a modern way to teach children about Thanksgiving for all ages.

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My child HATES reading | top 3 tips to get your reluctant reader to love books

Is your child a reluctant reader? They whine when it’s time to read or they only read one book. This video gives you simple tips to get your child to love reading, Whether they are 6 or 16, these tips will help your child become a confident, voracious reader!

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3 tips to throw the perfect class party | school holiday party inspiration

After 10 years in the classroom, Natalie knows a thing or two about class parties. Listen to these hilarious horror stories as she shares tips for the perfect class party. Perfect if you’re planning a class party or just want to laugh at her mistakes.

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Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus Parent Teacher Conference, Teacher Birthday Gift, Volunteering

🖍 Natalie from Primary Focus answers all your questions from the POV of a teacher! Ask your questions to get support with your child's academic growth, social emotional learning, her education opinions, and what it's like to be a teacher.

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Banned Books Week 2023

For Banned Books Week, Natalie plays a game to guess why 5 children's books have been banned. Can you guess the answer?

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Does my child HAVE to go to preschool? | Preparing for kindergarten without pre-k

Only 50% of US children go to preschool. Here's how you can give them preschool without actually sending them...

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Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus

🖍 Natalie from Primary Focus answers all your questions from the POV of a teacher! Natalie taught elementary school for 10 years and has seen it all. Ask your questions to get support with your child's academic growth, social emotional learning, her education opinions, and what it's

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I HATE my child’s teacher (What should I do?)

Are you having issues with your child's teacher? Is your child scared of their teacher? We will walk you through what to do, how to approach this, & problem solve.

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3 First Impression Behaviors From Parents That All Teachers Hate

You need to build a positive functional relationship with your child's teacher, so don't do these things! Natalie shares 3 common things parents do that unintentionally make bad impressions on teachers.

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3 Things Parents DON'T Need To Do Before The School Year Starts | Back to School Tips

After 10 years in the classroom- all I can say is y’all are doing too much! Here’s 3 things I wish parents knew they DIDN’T HAVE TO DO to start the school year off right. Two material things and one from the heart.

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4 Things I Miss About Being A Teacher

This vlog shares things that I miss the most about teaching that I wasn't expecting. If you've left teaching or you're thinking about quitting teaching these are good things to consider. Primary Focus was founded by a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through

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5 Things Your Child's Teacher Needs To Know About Your Divorce

Divorced? Co-parenting? Single Parent? Something more complicated? Your child’s teacher NEEDS to know! Natalie breaks down the essential information to share about your divorce to keep your child safe and thriving in elementary school. A lot of parents hide information about their parenting setup, but it can cause a

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5 Tips to Stop your Kindergartener from Having Meltdowns

Is your child having meltdowns at home or in school? This video looks at what is developmentally appropriate for a 4 year old, 5 year old, or 6 year old so you can support them with techniques that work. Natalie shares 5 tips to build empathy so your child can

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The BEST Way To Get Your Kids Writing

Writing is one of the hardest subjects to teach. It is so complicated and for many children leads to tears and frustration. So how can you get your child to enjoy writing? How can your child become a confident writer? Natalie shares her secret weapon- the family journal to get

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3 Ways Parents Can Stop Summer Slide

Summer Slide, also known as Summer Learning Loss, happens to all children, but their families can help prevent it. In this video, Natalie explains what summer learning loss is and 3 ways parents can prevent the summer slide. Primary Focus was founded by a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents

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The Do's And Don'ts Of Teaching Your Kid The Alphabet

Natalie shares essential tips for teaching your child the alphabet. Perfect for parents of 4, 5, and 6 year olds. Learn what to really focus on when teaching the ABC's and what is a waste of time. Primary Focus was founded by a former kindergarten teacher to guide

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End of Year Gifts for Teacher Assistants | Teacher Aide | Para Professional

🖍️ In this video, Natalie compiled a list of the best gifts for teacher assistants that are sure to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication. She's got some amazing ideas for you, including practical gifts that will make their work easier, sentimental gifts that will touch

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3 Surprising Ways My Life Has Changed Since I Quit Teaching | Former Teacher Vlog | a day in my life

It was a really hard decision to leave teaching...so was it worth it? In this video I share 3 surprising ways my life is different that I think others teachers could relate to. I also explain what I do now and compare my life last year to this year.

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What Would Happen if the US Abolished the Department of Education?

Should the United States Abolish the Department of Education? It's all the rage in the republican party- but would that really mean? This video takes a look at the big picture of what the Department of Education does, what it does not do, and what would happen if

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ChatGPT in K-12 Schools: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know Now | release of GPT-4

ChatGPT by open AI is here to stay. And with the release of GPT4 we need to be even more vigilant of this technology in schools. As the adults in the room we need to understand what ChatGPT is and how we can use ChatGPT as this technology becomes more

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Should you leave teaching? Watch this before you quit

Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Do you want to quit teaching? Is it time to leave the classroom? Natalie walks through the thought process and research she did before she took the leap to leaving teaching. She shouts back at the doubts in your mind and the most common

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5 simple, sweet, and cheap gifts for teachers on Valentine’s Day

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Kindergarten Lesson: How to wash your hands | watch me teach!

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The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated

This vlog covers my journey from the last day of school to the first day of school the summer I quit teaching. It follows my journey as I reflect on how my life is changing as I come down from 10 years in the classroom. If everything in your life