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Class Project for End of School Year

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Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year with your child's class? This ice cream themed class project for end of school year is sure to be a big hit! So easy to make and a fun keepsake to take home and celebrate their friends at school.We are sharing a fun way to remember your child's classmates and make your end of the school year ice cream party extra special.Ice Cream Themed Class Project for End Of YearLet's have fun with your class and create an ice ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Class Project, End of School Year, grade school, Ice Cream, Preschool, Summer

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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 letter?Disclosure: Amazon ... 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 toddlers.Which ... 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

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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 LikeMy daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" progress through ... 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 – MeaningfulThat’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 money. Yet, I ... 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 GradeFirst grade is a big transition from ... Read more...

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

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Requesting a Change in Your Child’s Classroom Placement

Requesting a Change of Classroom for Your Child

This year, it happened. We needed to request a change in my child’s classroom placement. Thankfully, the change was requested in a timely manner and the transition to a new classroom was seamless. Requesting a change in your child’s classroom placement can be tough, here are some ideas to help get started.Affiliate links to productsRequesting a Change in Your Child’s Classroom PlacementMy daughter went from dreading to looking forward to her day at school. As a parent, I ho-hummed about ... Read more...

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

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Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten

Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten? Explore these common questions asked by parents and our answers for a successful school year.

Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this)Sending a Smart Kid to KindergartenHere are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful.Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading already.  ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, grade school, Kindergarten, Parenting with Purpose, Preschool, 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 linksGetting the teacher ... Read more...

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

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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 Game or ... Read more...

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

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