"Mommy, Mrs. Smith* says I'm struggling with my reading..."Well now. That wasn't exactly the phrase I expected to hear from my daughter (who was in grade one at the time). It's not that I was surprised at the assessment: I knew she wasn't a natural reader like her older sister had been, but I was … [Read more...]
The (dreaded) Parent-teacher Conference
The most important thing I can tell you about parent-teacher conference?Go.Even if you think you have nothing to talk about. Even if you hate "these things." Even if your child is now in high school. Even if your child begs you not to go. Especially if your child begs you not to go.Go. … [Read more...]
The Dos and Don’ts of How to Be Involved in Your Child’s School Life
Guess what? As your child's teacher, you and I have something very special in common. And no, it is not that we both have a higher than normal tolerance for cleaning snotty noses. It is that we both care so much about our kids and want nothing more for them to succeed and be … [Read more...]
Interview night
Today was my first experience with real parent-teacher interviews. Prior to this, we've had interviews at the kids' nursery school, and with kindergarten teachers. But those were more about social development and behaviour than real academic performance. Grade One is a different … [Read more...]
Spinning
The theme of the day is spinning! Had my first spin class, lasted 25 minutes and crotch hurts so much can hardly sit down! The Gaffer will only wear clothes that twirl, aka spin...makes for interesting morning dress time. Tonight is parent-teacher interviews for my school, tomorrow is Mr. Husband's … [Read more...]