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How to write a letter for classroom placement or teacher request with a sample letter

How to Write a Classroom Placement Letter for your Grade Schooler

Some schools allow parents to write a teacher or placement letter request. In my humble opinion, if your school should allow this opportunity, then you SHOULD write one. Here are a few guidelines and a sample classroom placement letter to get you started. I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year's teacher a better match with your child, but it is worth the chance. So, as the time is now for most schools, how should you write a placement request ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Back to School, End of School Year, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

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10 Things To Put In A Children’s Piñata – That Are NOT Candy!

Unicorn pinata sharing 10 fun things to put in a children's pinata that are not candy

Skip the sweets. Here are the 10 Things To Put In A Children's Piñata - That Are NOT Candy that your kids will love! From Birthday Parties to Holiday Celebrations, these Pinata filler ideas are sure to be a hit! If you're looking for the best pinata fillers, we've got you covered! From cheap to eco-friendly to even healthy pinata fillers there's a spectrum of options that provide an alternative to filling your Pinata. Many even work for Pinatas fillers for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Birthday Ideas, grade school, Parenting, Party Ideas, pinata, Preschool, Toys Suggestions

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What kindergarten writing looks like – a year of student samples

what a year of kindergarten writing looks like

Kindergarten writing starts off as letters and moves towards full simple 5 sentence paragraphs at the end of the year. Here is one child's progression on kindergarten writing throughout the year, a glimpse into the kindergarten writing standards, and resources for teaching writing to kindergarten. What Kindergarten Writing Looks Like My daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: After School Activities, Amanda, grade school, Kindergarten, Parenting, writing

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What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school?

Last Day of School Gift Ideas for Kids: Easy, inexpensive, and meaningful ideas for parents and teachers

Another school year has gone. Do you give a last day of school gift? Teachers and parents are looking for little ways to celebrate the ending of the school year. It is an accomplishment, an end, and a beginning to summer fun. What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school that is…. Cheap – Easy – Meaningful That’s a hard combination. As a teacher, I usually give my students a little gift on the last day of school.  With 26 students, I didn’t want to spend a lot of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: End of School Year, Gift Ideas, grade school, Preschool, Summer

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First Grade Teacher Request Letter

Write a first grade teacher request letter this year to give your child the extra boost into getting their best match classroom to learn and grow.

Kindergarten has gone by fast. Now is the time to start thinking about writing your child’s first grade teacher request letter. Although many schools discourage parents from requesting a particular teacher by name, they do allow parents to write a teacher request letter. As a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, now mom to a soon-to-be first grader, I too am writing this letter for my son. Affiliate links. Finding the BEST Classroom Fit for First Grade First grade is a big ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, End of School Year, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

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Getting the Teacher You Want

Tips for Getting the Teacher You Want for your child in the upcoming school year. From conferences to writing a placement request letter and everything in between

This school year is coming to an end and some of us are already looking ahead to next fall. I want my kids to LOVE going to school and enjoy learning. Every year we write a classroom request letter and have been fortunate that our kids have connected well with their teachers.  Because the truth is, a great classroom teacher makes all the difference in the world. Here are some ideas for getting the teacher you want for your child in the upcoming school year. Affiliate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, End of School Year, grade school, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

By Kim Vij

How to Make a Paint Resist Toy Boat Art Project

Paint Resist Toy Boat Art Project for Preschoolers

Your preschooler can practice fine motor skills with this adorable paint resist toy boat art project inspired by our favorite boat books for kids. Ahoy there!  It's the theme of BOATS at our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids  A boat theme can be so much fun with your preschooler.  There are so many fun books and imaginary play ideas that they will adore.   Plus you can sneak in some learning with games likes this Pool Noodle Alphabet Boat Matching ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: art project, boats, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, water

By Kim Vij

Easy Father’s Day Craft

Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids

Looking for a quick and easy craft for Father's Day? Why not make a special Painted DAD craft!  Trust me this is a very easy Father's Day craft your kids will want to share with DAD.   Here's what happened when I had both my 2 year old and my 6 year old created their very own artwork for their Daddy. Click here for an easy Mother's Day Craft Idea *This post contains affiliate links Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make  Supplies ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, Creative Crafting, Father's Day, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C.

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C. Which popular Washington, D.C. destination will you explore first? TIP: Use this Table of Content to help you navigate which locations you want to take a virtual tour of. Explore 30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids Washington DC Virtual Field Trip for Kids Are you planning a trip to Washington, D.C. with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Election Day, grade school, Patriotism, Travel, Virtual Field Trip, Washington DC

By Kim Vij

How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids

Memorial Day Activities for Kids.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it's also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends and celebrate our nation's freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids. What is Memorial Day? When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, America, grade school, Kim, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Preschool

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