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.
๐ด 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! ๐ 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)๐ 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!โ ๐ง 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. ๐ฐ 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!โ ๐งน 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. โ 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.
"We should do more to stand out" Gonna Love Me by Teyana Taylor ๐ Charlotte Parents: Early Bird Discount Ends TONIGHT Save $10 on the workshop with code EARLY10 Get your ticket here Hi Reader, A few months ago I wrote about technology in schools (full article here). I explained that schools have been heavily investing in tech since 2010 in an effort to get the best programs, 1:1 devices, and train kids to be cutting edge But we have reached the point where we are wondering if tech is causing...
"Today's your day, I feel itYou paved the way, believe it" Waka Waka by Shakira (The BEST World Cup Song!) ๐ Charlotte, NC Readers: I've got an email with important Magnet Vote updates coming out tomorrow! Click here if you want to get email updates Hi Reader, The World Cup starts next week- June 11! This time the games are in North America (across Mexico, The US, and Canada) so you can easily watch them live. But don't stop there! It is SO EASY to jump on learning opportunities from the...
"Just shower the people you love with loveShow them the way that you feel" Shower the People by James Taylor ๐ก Charlotte, NC Readers: The school board's vote is this week! Click here if you want to get email updates Hi Reader, Last week we dove into using Logical Consequences with kids...but what about motivating them? Motivation is a great way to prevent trouble and keep your kiddo excited to learn. There's two types of motivation: Intrinsic motivation = doing something because it feels good...