Where Teaching Meets Parenting—Real Help for Real Families.
As a teacher and a parent, I know how chaotic August can feel. Summer is winding down, routines are shifting, and kids often need a little extra structure (and fun!) to ease the transition. That’s exactly why I created the August Learning Kit—a ready-to-go printable resource for families who want to sneak in learning and …
Discover real strategies from an experienced elementary teacher to increase student engagement and build lasting learning success—both in school and at home.
After 13 years in the classroom, I’ve had a lot of open houses, conferences, and hallway chats with parents. And every year, I find myself wishing I could say the same honest things—not because I’m frustrated, but because I care deeply about your child and I want to partner with you to make school a …
Every year, when the school year begins, I see the same wide eyes from my new third graders. They walk in with their shiny supplies and a little more confidence than they had in second grade — but by week two, it hits them: third grade is different. I once told my third grade class, …
From a Teacher Who’s Also a Mom If you’re the parent of a third grader and you’ve started to worry about your child’s reading fluency—you’re not alone. As a teacher and a mom, I can tell you that third grade is a big turning point for reading. It’s the year kids shift from learning to …
As both an elementary teacher and a parent, I get to see the whole picture—what school looks like from the classroom and what home looks like from the family side. And honestly, one of the biggest factors in a child’s success isn’t just what happens during the school day—it’s what happens at home. When parents …
The post provides strategies for managing kids’ screen time effectively, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and encouraging offline activities for healthy development.
Fostering confidence and independence in children enhances their learning experience. Simple strategies empower parents to support their kids’ resilience, effort, and ownership of education.
The Happy Homeroom is a blog by Jocelyn Pagel, a third-grade teacher and mom, aimed at supporting parents in enhancing their children’s learning at home. Jocelyn offers practical strategies on topics like homework, reading, screen time, and emotional growth while sharing her insights from over a decade of teaching experience.