So, you got some bad news at parent-teacher conferences. Before you start going crazy, take these simple steps to handle school news like a boss. How to handle bad school news like a boss Getting bad news about grades, behavior, or anything school related sucks. That goes double if you weren’t expecting to hear that […]
Nervous About Parent-Teacher Conferences? Here’s Exactly What To Say…
Palms are sweaty and your stomach feels a little queasy. The clock ticking on the wall seems to both be going very slowly and speeding right along. Suddenly, you hear your name called. Oh no! It’s your turn to talk to the teacher. But what should you say?
Prep Now To Win Conferences Later
Conferences are coming… And they are coming very quickly. Parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to keep your finger on the pulse of your child’s education. Unfortunately, they are unbelievably short and jam-packed full. But you can make the most of every minute of your conference with a few pro tips and a […]
Exactly What to do When Your Child’s Grades are Low
When your child’s grades are low, you might need help getting back on track. Use this guide to get started the right way!
What That Test Score Really Means…
Your kids have just been tested to their limit. They’ve probably had at least a week or two of testing just in the last few months. Over the whole year, the amount of testing time probably comes close to a full month. I’m really just guessing with that number though. Now the results of those […]
Why Grades Don't Matter in Elementary School
Let me tell you a secret: I’m a teacher who HATES giving final grades. I can see the smirks already. Yeah, right, she hates giving grades… Hear me out, though.
Easy Valentine's Day Ideas for Busy Parents
My best-laid plans were rapidly going down the drain. Instead of sweetly crafting Pinterest-perfect Valentine’s, my three-year-old was trying to place 1,000 stickers on the dog. The baby was screaming. And I was trying to figure out if I could use artisanal wrapped wire to mainline wine. There HAS to be a better, less stressful, […]
3 Reasons to Keep Your Sick Kid Home
Want to know why your sick kid should stay home? Here are 3 totally true reasons why:
Do These Things to Prep for the Next Step!
Whew! 2017 was a doozy! Whether your child is in kindergarten or getting ready to head off to college, you’ve probably been through a lot of changes. There have been amazing moment and some very low points, too. 2018 is right around the corner. And school is not going to be slowing down!
The Kids are Already Antsy. Can You Survive December? Use These Super Easy Tips!
Right now, I’m dreading December. Not because of the holidays. I love those. It’s because for the whole month of December, until winter break, there will be no breaks. Three straight weeks of school. It’s bad enough for the teachers, but at least we get paid. For the kids, it’s pretty awful. All the excitement […]
How to Have a Happy Halloween
Ugh…Halloween is on a Monday this year. And you know what that means.
How to Talk to Kids About the Election
In first grade, we held a mock election: Clinton VS Bush. I voted for Bush because I thought he was better looking. True story.
10 Best FREE Websites to Help Parents with Math Homework
Holy crap! That math homework is H-A-R-D! The last time that you tried to do that kind of math, you were the same age as your kid. And equally lost. But your child need help, and you have no clue. Now what?
8 Class Supplies Teachers Always Need
Teachers, always asking for those pesky school supplies! And with good reason, too. After all, kids use things up quickly. Just look at your own at-home stash of stickers and crayons. It’s like elves come and steal them away in the night. Or the children actually eat the craft supplies. If you want to get […]
Go Meet the Teacher!
At this stage in the game, almost ever single elementary school (or at least the ones that I have taught in) have “Meet the Teacher Day” right before Back to School. Go.
