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.
Get Your Ducks in a Row 🦆
"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?🍎 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. 📚Story 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. 🎂 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. 🍅 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 Love🍂 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. 👟 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. 🎃 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.
"Here I am baby, signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours" Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder Quick Links: 📚 Double Story time! Fri 10/9 at Betty's and Sat 10/10 Story Time Costume Party at Batch House! 🍎 Early Bird Ending! Workshop Early bird discount ends TODAY. Save $10 with code: early10 Hello hello Reader, I remember when I was in 5th grade and I got my first C. Progress reports were sent home, and after years of being an A / B student, my math grade had slipped. When I got home, I...
"It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" It's My Party by Lesley Gore Hey Reader! This weekend is my birthday! I'm so honored to turn 36 this weekend. I experienced a lot of joy, pain, and life lessons at age 35. I'm ready to take that wisdom on to my next age. The Joy: Anytime I got to swim, I had some really really good laughs this year, traveling far and wide to see my friends & family, sweet moments with my husband, and I got to meet so many of you this year! The Pain: I tore my calf on...
This is a special edition email for Charlotte, NC subscribers. If you have a friend that's interested, you can forward it to them. Please do not copy + paste, post, or publish elsewhere. 😮💨 It's been a week Reader! If you tuned in to the School Board Meeting last night it was a real shocker no one could have predicted. Before I dive in, if you need a refresher on what's been going on, you can read Sunday's special edition email here. About Last Night... 5pm Tues 9/22: After mounting scrutiny,...