"Took those sticks and stones, showed 'em I could build a house" Daisies by Katy Perry 🟢 Charlotte Parents: The workshop is next week! Grab your ticket for the Virtual Kindergarten Workshop here Hi Reader, Last week I went to Craft + Commerce, the conference hosted by Kit (my newsletter software). There was a keynote that stopped me in my tracks from Nicole Burke (founder of Gardenary- omg I knoooow) Her keynote was titled: You Can Have It All...And You Can Have It All At Once She talked...
4 days ago • 3 min read
"We should do more to stand out" Gonna Love Me by Teyana Taylor 👑 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...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, This is a special edition newsletter for folks interested in school news from Charlotte, NC. If you don't want to receive special edition newsletters anymore click here (you'll still receive regular newsletters) 💡 Before we get into it- The Kindergarten School Talk Workshop is going Virtual this month! Stop researching schools alone! Save $10 with code EARLY10. Get your ticket now Finally, time to make decisions... After a long spring filled with feedback and a delayed vote, the...
17 days ago • 2 min read
"Today's your day, I feel itYou paved the way, believe it" Waka Waka by Shakira (The BEST World Cup Song!) 👑 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...
18 days ago • 2 min read
"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...
25 days ago • 1 min read
"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...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
"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...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
"Just let me adore you" Adore You by Harry Styles Hey Reader, 🍎 Last Chance to save $10! Use code EARLY10 to save $10 on the School Talk Workshop. Expires at midnight! Happy Maycember to those that celebrate! It's a jam packed month with Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, Preschool Graduations, Memorial Day and more. Stay strong 💪 It's Teacher Appreciation Week! These gifts are stupid easy...but will actually make an impact: 💐 Classic: Coming in at $0- flowers from your garden or local park....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, This is a special edition newsletter for folks interested in school news from Charlotte, NC. If you don't want to receive special edition newsletters anymore click here (you'll still receive regular newsletters) 💡 Before we get into it- I have a mini workshop at The Bunny Hive this Wednesday and the Kindergarten School Talk Workshop on Mon. May 18. Get tickets for yourself or a friend here. CMS Magnet School Updates CMS released its final draft of magnet school changes. Most of the...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
"North Carolina! Come on and raise up" Raise Up by Petey Pablo Hey Reader, 🍎 Last Chance to buy tickets! The Kindergarten School Talk Workshop is this Thursday- Buy your ticket now A Teacher Strike? North Carolina educators have had it up to here- and they plan to strike this Friday, May 1. Even if you don't live in North Carolina, it's important to watch teacher strikes. They tend to inspire educators to follow suit! Here's what's been going on with education in North Carolina: NC did not...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read