Monthly Archives: February 2012

100 Ways to Be Kind to Your Child

I came across this article today.  100 Ways to Be Kind to Your Child written by Alyssa.  I think it is true for parents of all aged children. http://creativewithkids.com/100-ways-to-be-kind-to-your-child/

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Correspondence From the Teacher

At my school, when a parent contacts me, it is expected that I will return their email, call, note, etc. within 24 hours.   Parents expect that and so does my administration.  Instant communication with the teacher, how lovely is that.  … Continue reading

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Kissing in School ?

Many, many, many years ago when I taught third grade, girls would complain that boys tried to kiss them at school.  These same complaints have now found their way into first grade classrooms.   Both boys and girls are trying to … Continue reading

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Talk To Your Child

One thing that teachers are noticing with every passing year is that children are talking more at school.  Children talk to each other, their teacher, other teachers, teachers they don’t know, kids they don’t know, administrators, and even to themselves. … Continue reading

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