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Get Your Ducks in a Row π¦
"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..." 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 categories ranking their urgency And friend- ever since, the ducks have BEEN IN A ROW! I realize how much noise I have in my mind from not writing things down. I'm constantly worried about forgetting details, so I run the details through my head, forcing me to thinking of everything at once. It's no way to live, or make important decisions. Now my brain is focused on the current task, and I can revisit the rest when I'm ready. Reader I wanted to make something like this for you. When you tour daycares, preschools, elementary and middle schools there are so many details to remember. After you go to a few, they all start blurring together. Next you you know, you're on the phone asking the school secretary the most basic questions. That's why I created The School Tour Tracker. So everything is in one place. Plus- it's only $5. What's New?π Next Week!: The Kindergarten School Talk Workshop is next week! This workshop is VIRTUAL so you can watch live or access the replay for 30 days. This is the perfect time to take the workshop so you can be ready for School Application Season. πStory Time Friday! Charlotte Families- I'll be the story time reader at Betty's Bookworms this Friday from 9:30 to 10am. If you're coming, let me know your baby's favorite song so I can incorporate it. π Happy Birthday: Wishing a very happy birthday to my sister in law! She's visiting us this week from Oregon. Can't wait to celebrate her at a dinner tonight. π From the garden: After watching everything burn to a crisp this August, I was surprised with one final summer tomato. This weekend I pulled my tired plants and seeded my fall garden. I get all my advice from The Patio Farmer. Her newsletter is incredible! Things I Loveπ Cute Storybook Series: I've recently fallen in love with Alice Hemming's The Leaf Thief Books. These seasonal stories about a silly squirrel are goofy and teach about holidays & seasons. Great for ages 3- 7. π So Strong: I finally am back at the gym after tearing my calf in March. I'm doing strength work outs a few times of week. These shoes have been perfect. Supportive, wide toe bed, pretty colors, and majorly marked down. π Spooky Reading: Got a new reader that refuses to use their "reading finger?" Let me teach you the oldest trick in the book! Have them point with this to make using your reading finger fun Tell me, are your ducks in a row?
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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.
Hey Reader! Let's Talk School Tours π« If youβve 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. Thatβs why I finally put together the exact system I wish existed: The School Tour Tracker. Itβs a simple, customizable Google Sheets template built...
"I am no better and neither are you, We are the same, whatever we do" Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone πThe 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...
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