So often students are convinced they’re bad at math. Or, students loathe reading. Mistakes feel overwhelming. Trying feels uncomfortable. Students who haven’t learned to cultivate grit, to make their mistakes work for them become stagnant. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Read MoreThough we haven’t entered the post-pandemic period yet and can’t be sure whether masking and social distancing are here to stay, research reveals one change in education is as permanent as the virus…
Read MoreDuring moments filled with red, white, and pink hues, the spirit of the month of February can also be channeled into a love of college preparation among high school juniors and seniors. For more information about navigating the college process…
Read MoreLike a coin, we face a two-sided problem in our tech saturated world. The Pew Research Center (2018) conducted research that reports 60% of adolescents between 13 and 17 years of age acknowledge excessive screen time is a significant problem. This same 60% also admit…
Read MoreToday is the day to start preparing for the ACT or take your test prep efforts to the next level. The short list of ACT test-taking strategies includes becoming familiar with the test, practicing time management, reading for comprehension regularly, building vocabulary…
Read MoreChildren mimic and repeat everything we do. We hope you’re encouraged and download our holiday literacy resources to make literacy development a family affair. Research has shown that children’s motivation and achievement improve when caregivers are invested in their learning outcomes.
Read MoreWhether or not you’ve hear of the phrase, it is likely that you are familiar with the challenges associated with summer learning loss (or summer slide). We’re talking about the loss of knowledge and skills over summer vacation.
Read MoreSuccess looks and feels amazing; it’s rare to find someone with this same perspective about failure. Inevitably, our altitude - the distance between where we are and where we want to be - aligns with our approach to failure. Success is borne out of…
Read MoreRevving up parental engagement requires vigilance, intention, and consistency. The concept of an "engaged parent" is not synonymous with that of an educated parent nor a stay-at-home parent. Proficiency in literacy, math, and science aren’t…
Read MoreThe likelihood that each child receives specialized support decreases as class size increases. Let’s face it: student-teacher ratios have risen significantly in recent years. Combine this fact with teacher shortages and…
Read MoreDeveloping a culture of reading at home and at school is going to be a game changer for students this school year. Teaching reading in content areas boosts...
Read MoreTeaching and re-teaching in ways that accommodate student anxiety about making mistakes and failure, facilitates stability, strengthens character, and improves relationships.
Read MoreProcrastination causes us to earn fewer points on assignments and exams. When we don't use our time wisely, when we set a schedule and fail to stick to it, we forgo opportunities to…
Read MoreSinging an educational song or playing an abc game doesn't mean students have mastered alphabetic principles. Glaring evidence comes in the form of overcompensation - appearing to…
Read MoreDeep down students want to learn; they also want to demonstrate mastery. During our most recent session, the same client struggled with self-control and …
Read MoreEffective teaching and tutoring involve leveraging character development to affect cognitive development, and dealing with unproductive emotions is an unavoidable responsibility of educators and parents alike. As we seek strategies to deescalate misbehavior...
Read MoreIt was how the student posed the question that prompted me to shift gears from tutoring to coaching. He was apprehensive, hesitant...
Read MoreThere are many ways that coupons can help children master math standards; these are six important approaches to improving math skill with real world experiences.
Read MoreEmpowering clients with the knowledge and confidence to take on new challenges and demonstrate mastery is a skill set found only among the best tutors. You'll want to answer these three questions to be sure you're hiring an expert private tutor...
Read MoreCreating an inclusive classroom often requires we get comfortable being uncomfortable. Since clients usually find me when there's a missing piece or a disconnect between planning and outcomes, I've learned…
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