"If you want it we can get right to it" Right To It by Louis the Child, Ashe Need something upbeat? Check out my Election Day Happy Hour Playlist! Hello hello Reader, What a week! Halloween on a Saturday, We changed the clocks, today is election day, and where I live the kids didn't have school Monday and Tuesday this week. It's only Tuesday and I'm pooped! But tonight we will see a new class of politicians win their races. Midterm elections are a really big deal...which begs the question:...
4 days ago • 2 min read
"I was working in the lab late one night..." The Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt Kickers Hello hello Reader, It's parent teacher conference season. This may be the longest one on one time you get with your child's teacher this year- so make the most of it! 3 Ways to Have a Productive Conference 1️⃣ Ask: What's the biggest challenge for students in this grade / subject? The problem with conferences is they tend to take place during a very "vanilla" time of year. The teacher...
11 days ago • 2 min read
"Here I am baby, signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours" Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder Quick Links: 📚 Double Story time! Fri 10/9 at Betty's and Sat 10/10 Story Time Costume Party at Batch House! 🍎 Early Bird Ending! Workshop Early bird discount ends TODAY. Save $10 with code: early10 Hello hello Reader, I remember when I was in 5th grade and I got my first C. Progress reports were sent home, and after years of being an A / B student, my math grade had slipped. When I got home, I...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
"It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" It's My Party by Lesley Gore Hey Reader! This weekend is my birthday! I'm so honored to turn 36 this weekend. I experienced a lot of joy, pain, and life lessons at age 35. I'm ready to take that wisdom on to my next age. The Joy: Anytime I got to swim, I had some really really good laughs this year, traveling far and wide to see my friends & family, sweet moments with my husband, and I got to meet so many of you this year! The Pain: I tore my calf on...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
"When you try your best, but you don't succeedWhen you get what you want, but not what you need" Fix You by Coldplay 🍎 Tomorrow! The Virtual Kindergarten School Talk Workshop. If you're touring schools this fall, then this workshop will set you up for success. Attend live or get the replay Hi Reader! It's Mid September which probably means you're starting to figure out what's going to be a problem this school year. Maybe you're feeling "blah" about your child's teacher, perhaps the new...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
"Pour myself a cup of ambition" 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Hey Reader! September has been a hard reset for me. I was running on empty the past two months. Did I have fun? yes Did I go to bed on time? no comment By the end of August, I caught myself constantly saying "I just need to get my ducks in a row..." ✅ I've got the ducks, 🚫 but they are not in a row On September 1, I got out pencil and paper and wrote down everything in my head. All my goals, my to do's, my ideas. Then I organized it into...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Let's Talk School Tours 🫠 If you’ve ever walked out of your third school tour in a week trying to remember which campus had the 8:00 AM drop off, the STEM lab, or the Montessori setup- you're definitely not alone. Trying to juggle crumpled brochures, random notes apps, and looming application deadlines is an absolute headache. That’s why I finally put together the exact system I wish existed: The School Tour Tracker. It’s a simple, customizable Google Sheets template built...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
"I am no better and neither are you, We are the same, whatever we do" Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone 🎒The VIRTUAL Kindergarten School Talk Workshop is in 2 weeks! Grab your tickets now Hey Reader! I just returned from a wonderful week in Breda (the Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium). My bestie is Dutch, so I went to visit her and her 15 month old daughter. I'll be sharing about the trip and Dutch parenting culture all week in my instagram stories. Different Strokes for Different...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
"Who's to say, I can't do everything? Well I can try..." Upside Down by Jack Johnson 🎒Last Chance to Save! Save $15 on any Kindergarten School Talk Workshop session. Expires tonight! Hey Reader! When you hear people compare schooling around the world, one sticking point is when countries start teaching their students to read. On the early side- you hear about The United Kingdom starting reading instruction at age 4. On the late side- countries like Finland and Denmark wait until children are...
2 months ago • 2 min read
"do I wear you out?" All I Really Want by Alanis Morrisette (I've been listening to this album and it's still so good!) Let me be real Reader, I'm so burned out right now. I reallllllllly overdid it this summer. During work hours, I went all in creating The K Delay. It's consumed every second of my work day since May...and will for the time being. When you create something you're passionate about, it consumes you. It's hard to let go. After work, I went all in for my community. Family...
2 months ago • 3 min read