"I just need one more chance
To prove my love to you"

On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men

Hey Reader,

This newsletter is dedicated to Billy, my first grade crush (he wore a leather jacket to school and had a double decker pencil case, such a bad boy) and Andrew T. my second grade crush. Hope life is good for them, wherever they are 😂

Welcome to the Lazy-Smart Club

Where members know working hard doesn't always mean you get ahead.

Today's topic: Class Valentines. Work smarter, not harder.

💌 Hack #1: Write “My Friend” instead of individual names​
Skip the class list scramble. Address valentines to “my friend” so your child can hand them out quickly. A lot of kids can't even read the names you spent hours writing. Plus it's good sight word practice.

✏️ Hack #2: Do a quick assembly line​
Have your child sign all cards first, then add treats/stickers, then seal them. It turns a long task into a fast routine.

❤️ Hack #3: Skip the candy​
Save a buck and the environment: collect some of the random party favors laying around your house to give out as valentines. As a former teacher, I can guarantee you kids are very excited to get these things instead of candy.

What's New?

🎥 Gift Guide...but it's a game: Can you guess which teacher gifts are a win? Check out the Valentine's Teacher Gift Guide to help you determine if your gift is thoughtful, useful, or random. Go give it a like and comment- say you're a newsletter subscriber!

🥰 Awww: Sending a lot of love to my Valentine, Mike 💕 We are going to a Skillpop ceramics class tonight to make clay roses together.

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Happy Valentine's Day! 🩷