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.
π΄ Do kids still NAP in kindergarten?
"We clean up and now it's time to learn"We're Going to be Friends by The White Stripes (such a cute song for new students) Hey Reader! π Welcome to my 7 new subscribers! Have you told a friend about this newsletter yet? Tell them to sign up here. I've been doing a livestream on the Peanut App for a little over a month now. One question keeps popping up during my Q&A with a teacher... Do kids still nap in kindergarten? Sorry to say...no, no they don't. Kindergarten is much more rigorous than it was when we were kids. Once upon a time, kids went to half day kindergarten and it looked a lot more like preschool. Now kids are reading, writing, and expected to complete a lot independently. That's why I'm hosting my class this summer: Prepare your Child for Kindergarten This course is for parents with children starting kindergarten this fall or within the next 2 years. Over 5 sessions I'll show you how to prepare them academically and socially so they will soar in school! Find out more details here...class starts June 12. You can attend live or catch the replay. If you enroll let me know, I'll give you a free 1:1 call to use now or later! Things I Love (contains affiliate links)π recommending again! Two weeks ago I recommended the Dragon Masters series and so many of your wrote in saying your child is obsessed. If you've been looking for a series for your child to get lost in, this is it!β π§ life hack! Last weekend I went to visit my grandparents. On the plane, I fell asleep with my air pods in, and when I woke up one had fallen out. π° Luckily I always use this hand strap on the plane, so my air pod was hanging around my neck and not lost forever. You can set 6 for $6.99!β π§Ή brilliant: When I was visiting my grandparents, I bought them a new vacuum. I found one that is lightweight (8 pounds!) and so easy to use. As I cleaned their house, I realized it was so simple...*cough* a child could do it. If you've got a kiddo ready for the next level of chores, this vacuum is under $60. β If you have any questions about the Preparing for Kindergarten course, please respond to this email, I'm here to help. Have a great week friends! |
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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.
"If I'm not there, it won't get done" Man Child by Sabrina Carpenter π‘ One Ticket left to tomorrow's Kindergarten School Talk Workshop ! Hello Reader, Take a second and think about how you organize your day. Some people are methodical spending time every day maintaining their list. Others do a once weekly (or monthly) reset and let everything go in between. The hardest part of time management is just how much there is to do! Work, home, school, meals, fitness plans, clothing, and then add how...
Hi Reader, πΊπΈ Nothing says The Fourth of July like the Supreme Court deciding all their cases before summer recess! This year there was a lot of discussion around education. I broke down 4 important cases so you can understand how this will impact your child in school. Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond (Religious Charter Schools) What happened?Oklahomaβs virtual charter board approved St. Isidore of Seville, a Catholic virtual school, to receive state funding: a first in...
"Wasting the day away..." Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet π₯ New Dates! Come to the Kindergarten School Talk Workshop Mon July 14 or Weds July 16. Early Bird Discount Expires Monday! Code: EARLY10 Sign up here Hey Reader, Imagine your child ended third grade knowing all their times tables. They worked so hard and aced their multiplication quizzes each week. But then... when they return after summer break they are suddenly struggling in math. Their new fourth grade teacher sends home a note...