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You’ll Grow So Much In Kindergarten and I Can’t Wait to Watch

Kids
September 7, 2023
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By Her View From Home

You’ll Grow So Much In Kindergarten and I Can’t Wait to Watch

On her seventh day of school, my kindergartener doesn't cry. It was a long road to this day. For the…

An Open Letter to New Teachers from a Seasoned Educator

Living
August 9, 2023
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By Taylor Hagemeyer

An Open Letter to New Teachers from a Seasoned Educator

Dear new teacher, This year, I am starting my ninth year of teaching, so can I give you some advice?…

Living
May 22, 2023
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By Christy Margritz

There’s No Tired Like Teacher Tired

If you’re a teacher, you’ve heard it. If you know a teacher, you may have said it. “You’re so lucky…

Dear Kindergartner, This Is Just the Beginning

Kids, Motherhood
May 15, 2023
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By Megan LaPorta

Dear Kindergartner, This Is Just the Beginning

To my future kindergartner, I can’t seem to wrap my head around the fact that I really just wrote those…

To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert

Motherhood
May 10, 2023
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By Pamela Palmer

To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert

Today was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…

Dear Kindergarten Graduate, My Hand Will Always Be Yours to Hold

Child, Kids, Motherhood
May 9, 2023
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By Casey Huff

Dear Kindergarten Graduate, My Hand Will Always Be Yours to Hold

Tomorrow you’ll graduate kindergarten. You chose the perfect shirt for the occasion. It’s a blue and white button-up. “Get one…

Dear Teachers, Thank You for Building Our Kids Up

Kids, Living
May 2, 2023
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By Her View From Home

Dear Teachers, Thank You for Building Our Kids Up

Teachers, thank you for all you do for our kids and for the ways you build them up. This past…

You’re the Kind of Teacher Who Brings Out the Best in My Child

Living, Motherhood
January 30, 2023
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By Krystal Sieben

You’re the Kind of Teacher Who Brings Out the Best in My Child

Dear Mrs. Izzy, I was a teacher, and I know how challenging busy little boys can be. The energy, the…

Please Let This Be the Year His Classmates Come to His Birthday Party

Friendship, Kids, Motherhood
December 21, 2022
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By Jessica Wanner

Please Let This Be the Year His Classmates Come to His Birthday Party

I’m a proud mother of three pretty amazing kids, one of whom has special needs. My son is your “typical”…

Dear Teachers, Thank You for All the Extra Things You Do at Christmastime

Living
December 1, 2022
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By Casey Huff

Dear Teachers, Thank You for All the Extra Things You Do at Christmastime

Dear teachers, I know this time of year is especially crazy for you. The weeks leading up to winter break…

One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
September 22, 2022
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By Manndi Maphies Wilkins

One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today

One day you will come home after your first day of a new school year and not wish to share…

Dear Teacher, What Do I Want You To Know About My Child? That’s My Baby.

Kids, Motherhood
August 25, 2022
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By Katie Moreland

Dear Teacher, What Do I Want You To Know About My Child? That’s My Baby.

Our district had a back-to-school open house, or "meet the teacher night" a few days ago. Between appointments to meet…