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.
"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....
"Your secrets are safe with meI will keep your secretsJust think of me as the pages in your diary" Diary by Alicia Keys Hi Reader! Writing is the hardest subject to teach, and very often children only write when they have to. How can they explore this art and beautiful self expression, if they are chained to the writing process and bibliographies? That why you should start journaling as family. The benefits of journaling together? 1) your child can practice writing in a pressure free...
"Will you call when you're back at school?" August by Taylor Swift ‼️ 2 tickets left- Come hang this Thursday at the 6:15 pm School Talk Workshop Hello Reader, This is the season of signing up... New clubs, sports team, after school playdates, new friend's birthday parties all at the same time while you adjust to a new schedule, restart the homework routine, and get your kiddo used to the new school year. This is a season of over commitments and saying yes...but this year, I encourage you to...