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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.

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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The story of Thanksgiving is outdated and inappropriate.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

Learn how to make parent-teacher conferences productive, choose thoughtful teacher birthday gifts, and find the best volunteering opportunities in Charlotte CMS, magnet, and private schools. Expert advice from Primary Focus to help parents support their child’s education journey.

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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

Watch the general Q&A with Primary Focus for expert tips on supporting early literacy, handling separation anxiety, comparing Charlotte CMS, magnet, and private schools, and fostering social skills. Ideal for parents navigating elementary education choices in Charlotte, NC.

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

Going through a divorce? Learn the 5 key things your child’s teacher needs to know to support your child at school. Practical advice for parents navigating divorce and school communication from Primary Focus.

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The Best Way to Get Your Kids Writing (Without the Tears!)

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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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

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.

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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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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

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My last week of teaching...after 10 years

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Banned Children's Books - The ridiculous reason these books were banned

Miss Natalie is reviewing famously banned (almost banned) books this week. In this video she reviews classics Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig- why was it banned? and will it really cause society to fall apart? Miss Natalie gives

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Banned Book Review: Hop on Pop, by Dr. Seuss

Miss Natalie is reviewing famously banned (almost banned) books this week. We'll start off with a review of Dr. Seuss's famous "Hop on Pop" - why was it banned, and will it really cause society to fall apart? Miss Natalie gives her perspective. (Natalie

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I met Vivo the Kinkajou! Well, kind of...

Watch Miss Natalie meet the cutest animal around- a kinkajou (honeybear) and realize what a rascal she is! See if she can stay composed as it crawls all over her. Learn a few things and have a laugh at this silly animal. Kinkajous were featured in the Netflix movie Vivo!

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Cute newborn piglets! All about piglets and pigs

Today Miss Natalie is at A Zoo 2 You! They are a mobile petting zoo company, they will set up a petting zoo near you. After meeting piglets at a birthday party, she reached out to meet them. There were 4 day old newborn piglets and 4 month old adult

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All the baby farm animals!

Today Miss Natalie is at A Zoo 2 You! They are a mobile petting zoo company, they will set up a petting zoo near you. Miss Natalie went to the farm to see where these cute animals live. She saw baby goats, emus, a baby babydoll sheep, a baby alpaca,