My very first year teaching first grade, I spoke with some very angry parents. Their child's kindergarten teacher had assured them their child was on level and ready for first grade. I insisted that their child was below level...
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and our kids adjusting to what school may look like this year, there has been a huge increase in interest for all things homeschooling. Now, when you think about a homeschool family, I’m sure...
If you've got Alice Cooper's "School's Out for Summer" scrolling through your head, I am right there with you! I can't wait to run barefoot through the grass and lounge lazily in the backyard watching my kids splash in...
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. And we want to thank the teachers that care for and instruct our kiddos day in and day out.
If you're a teacher, we hope you know how much you're appreciated.
This great big Teacher Appreciation Week...
ABQ Mom is excited to partner with Comcast to show three local teachers a little extra appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from May 8th-12th.
We think we speak for all parents when we say a sincere thank you...
Schools Are Communities
When I was growing up, I remember being reminded, many times, that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. My family taught me to choose my words carefully. I grew up in a small...
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school is an exciting “rite of passage.”
It is an enormous opportunity for intellectual and emotional growth. However, it is also a challenging time for students and their parents. In middle school, students are...
Summer is on the way, which is a great time for kids to have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends. If you’re looking for a summer camp that combines creativity, storytelling, and technology, then look no further...
Coral Community Charter School is a free, public charter school in Albuquerque that serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
It may sound strange, but we need to start as early as Pre-K in preventing kids from dropping out of...
My son is two. He loves trucks, blocks, sports, and everything Buzz Lightyear. His school years feel close, but still so far away. We read books, paint, build with blocks, and play with trains. He uses his imagination to...
Although New Mexico is ranked last in all 50 states for education, there are some good public schools near our home in Albuquerque. So when my wife suggested we consider HOPE Christian School, I wondered why. Tuition free public...
Choosing the right school for your family is a huge decision. And if you're considering a change for the 2023-24 school year or maybe you have a little one entering school for the first time, one of the best...
This post is the last of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous posts, we explored what makes an independent school different from other schools and the independent school application process. We hope this blog series will...
This post is the second of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In our previous post, we shed light on what defines an independent school and how to choose the best fit for your child. In the final post,...
In + Around ABQ
4 Family-Friendly, Slow Living Activities for Earth Day
I love spring. As green leaves reappear and fruit trees burst into bloom, I start feeling that spring fever--a budding momentum that breaks up...
