Category Archives: School

Homework routine, what does that mean?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

Thanks TT for inspiring this post: I am a retired school teacher. I taught for 10 years and then I had to leave. I could not put up with the “guidelines” that were in place. Homework rules, teach the curriculum … Continue reading →

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My child talks all the time, what can I do?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Barbilee Hemmings

My son comes home from school every day with a note from the teacher about him getting into trouble for talking too much…HELP! Kids like to talk. They really do. Their little minds are growing and absorbing the information so … Continue reading →

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What can I do to help my kid stay more focused?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Barbilee Hemmings

Kids not being focused is quite common. Especially in school, it really isn’t that engaging for most kids. Does he focus on a movie? Video Game? or other activity that he likes? What about meal times, or following instructions for … Continue reading →

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How do I know my kids teacher is doing what they are supposed to be doing?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Barbilee Hemmings

What are teachers supposed to do? What really is their job? What do you want to know? What do you mean by “working hard”? What do you want to know about her day? What kind of questions are you asking … Continue reading →

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Teacher Gifts, what is appropriate?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Barbilee Hemmings

Male or female the BEST gift bar none for ANY teacher is a gift basket of “teacher stuff”. You know the STICKERS, PENCILS, BOUNCY BALLS, BOOKS etc ANYTHING that they give out to their students…they buy that stuff out of … Continue reading →

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