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.
Must Ask Questions on School Tours
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💡 School Talk Workshop is Back! Find the RIGHT SCHOOL for your child in Charlotte, NC. Save $10 using code EARLY10 On the search for the right elementary or middle school? You'll need to ask questions to make sure it's the right fit for your child. Asking these questions can make or break your interest in school. Your child will be there 8 hours a day, 5 days a week so you want to ensure you understand how they will be supported. A few of my fav questions:
Watch the video with the Top 5 Questions to Ask on Tours and download 20 Questions to Ask on School Tours. What's New?🍎 Workshop: I'm so excited to bring back the School Talk Workshop. Save yourself hours of research- You'll leave with a plan and confidence you've picked the right school for your kiddo. Spring Things: My gardening is flourishing! I proudly harvested my first spinach and radishes last weekend. 📚 Story Times This Weekend!: I'll be reading at story times around Charlotte, NC this spring. Come enjoy these free events! Great for kids age 0-6
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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.
"Just shower the people you love with loveShow them the way that you feel" Shower the People by James Taylor 💡 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...
"I think it's time to grow, I think it's time to change" Butterfly Season by Ella Langley Hello Reader, 👋 Welcome to my 29 new subscribers! Some of you are here because we met in person and others through the creator network. Don't want to receive emails anymore? No hard feelings- unsubscribe here! Summer's all fun and games until... Someone gets in trouble. It's inevitable. And with rotating camp counselors and free play, it can be hard to hold your child accountable. As an elementary school...
"You had to make your own sunshine" Opalite by Taylor Swift Hello Reader, It's almost summer time... The school year is coming to a close. Before summer starts, reach out one more time with these questions: 🤔 1. Are there any areas you think my child may struggle in next year? I want to get ahead of it this summer. Treat their answer like a prescription- for example, families moving from 3rd to 4th grade may want to double down on multiplication / division facts so they can solve more...