Tips for Learning Over the Summer
Summer break is just around the corner, and while teachers around the community are breathing a sigh of relief as they prepare for a much-needed break, many are dreading what they know is about to happen – the dreaded “summer slump.” Students who don’t stimulate their brains during the summer months lose the academic skills […]
Tips to Helping Your Child Write Better
For many parents, teaching their child to write better is an important goal. Early writing experiences can help to lay the groundwork for a child’s later academic success. While learning to write is important, many children balk at the idea of having to sit down and spend time writing when they would rather be playing. […]
Avoiding the Third-Quarter Slump
Christmas is almost here, and with it comes time off of school and the end of the second quarter. When your kids return to school after the holiday break, they will be close to starting the third quarter. This is the time when attention drifts, grades slump and kids start to get antsy for summer […]
Tips for SAT Test Prep
While it may feel like the school year just started, high school students are thinking ahead to the SAT. Proper preparation is the key to performing well on this test the first time. If you have a student planning to take the SAT this school year, here are some tips to help with the preparation. […]
Building Strong Communication with Teachers
A new school year has started. Whether your child is thriving, just getting by or struggling, one of the keys to making it a successful school year is good communication between parents and teachers. As a parent, here are some tips you can use to make that communication positive and helpful. 1. Ask the Best […]
Start the School Year Off Right with These Tips
School has started. Is your child getting off to the right track? No matter how old your child is, you, as the parent, can help prepare him for academic success. Here are some ideas you can use to make the first few weeks of school the best for your child. Have a Solid Routine Summer […]
Back-to-School Stress Relief for Kids
Summer is drawing to an end. Many summer school and summer enrichment programs are ending as schools get prepared to welcome students and parents start shopping for school supplies. For some students, this can mean an increase in anxiety as they wonder what to expect from new teachers, new peers and new experiences. If you […]
4 Tips for Making the Most of Teacher Conferences
The key to success in school for many kids is involved parents. When you know what is going on at school and how your child is handling various subjects and social situations, you are setting the stage for success. This requires a good connection between you, as the parent, and your children’s teachers. That connection […]
Signs of Potential Reading Problems in Young Children
As a parent, chances are high that you are a much stronger reader than your elementary aged child. Sometimes spotting true challenges, the type of challenge that warrants the help of a Charlotte tutoring center, is not always easy. Some of the earliest warning signs of reading challenges can be explained away because the child […]
Three Tips for Making Education Fun
Just like a spoon full of sugar helps medicine go down, a dash of fun can make even the most complicated lesson palatable for students. Let’s examine three ways tutors and teachers can make education not only rewarding, but enjoyable. Show don’t tell Failing to make lessons engaging and interactive is of the more common […]
