Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.
☠️ Beware the WORST day of the year
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Hi Reader, 💐 Hi there! Thanks for giving a few moments of your busy day to this newsletter Did you know November 1 is the worst day of the year? Well- just to teachers. The day after Halloween is a notoriously tough day in school. Kids who were out trick or treating are exhausted. They can be cranky, sleepy, or hyper from the excitement. Right now teachers everywhere are sending notes to parents begging them not to let their kids bring candy in Nov 1. Because after Halloween, teachers become the feds breaking up insider candy trading schemes left and right. 😂 Oh well, at least it's on a Friday this year! What's New?✒️ Dream Interview: This afternoon I'll be interviewing candidate for North Carolina State Superintendent Mo Green!! This is an incredibly important race that's garnered attention from CNN and Barack Obama. My goal is to get the interview up ASAP, so make sure you're subscribed to my channel with notifications turned on. Wish me luck and I hope you watch! Things I Love🇮🇳 Diwali Crafts! Diwali is this week. There are so many beautiful fun crafts you could use to teach your child about it. These cute scratch off lanterns are colorful with low mess. If you want to try Rangoli (sand art) this started kit will set you up for success (keep it for age 7 and up). ✏️ Handwriting for Big Kids: I recently tutored a third grader that needed some help with handwriting. I didn't want to patronize her with my kindergarten handwriting sheets, so I found these cute affirmation practice sheets. My favorite phrase for her to write was "you don't have to be perfect to be amazing." They are available on canva. 🐈 Karma: When I saw Taylor Swift, I needed a last minute outfit. I didn't have time to get anything together, but then I discovered amazon has a tshirt printing service. I got this very cute, soft shirt for $16.99 and danced the night away. Have a great week, and please make a plan to vote! |
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Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.
"I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare" I'm just a kid by Sum 41 (pull out your old CDs the kids LOVE 2000s rock and emo) Hi Reader, 🍎 One week til the next School Talk workshop! Save your spot here Oh to be 11... Not little anymore, but not big either Getting those first tastes of freedom "do you want to stay home?" But not so free to go at it alone There are two grades in elementary school that are considered extreme: Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. The kids are in unique ages and need...
"It's actually sweet, all the time you've spent on me" Actually Romantic by Taylor Swift (loving the new album!) Hi Reader, 👋 Welcome to my 20 new email subscribers! It was so great meeting you at the Chantilly Neighborhood Association last week Help! I hate my child's teacher I met someone at a school fair last week that anxiously confided to me that she hates her daughter's teacher. I could tell this concern had been eating away at her. She listed a number of things: the teacher was...
"Don't you mess around with me" Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar 😵💫 Confused how to apply to elementary schools? Come to the School Talk Workshop Hey Reader! Most of you are settled into the new school year- so you may be seeing some issues starting. Take it from me, a former teacher, you want to jump on these things now... 🚩 Low Test Scores: If test scores and school performance suddenly drop- reach out. Your child may have had summer learning loss and need support to relearn last year's content....