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The Power of One-on-One: Choosing the Right Tutor

Is your child struggling with learning to read in school? Or maybe you feel they are still trying to catch up after the pandemic? You’re not alone, and tutoring can help, but with so many options available, choosing the right tutor can feel overwhelming. This guide will help.

There are several reasons why a parent might seek out a tutor. Their child may be experiencing challenges in school, have a learning difference, or need a challenge beyond what they are getting in the classroom. Additionally, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning has increased the number of children who may be missing specific skills that are preventing them from reaching their potential in their current grade. Understanding what makes tutoring effective can help you select the best tutor for your child’s specific needs.

Kat Kiddell 5/15/22 Kat Kiddell 5/15/22

3 Ways Instilling Purpose in my Class has been Helpful

Setting a purpose helps to set a direction for everything that happens in your classroom. Here are 3 ways that it has helped in my class and a suggestion for helping your class find theirs.

Kat Kiddell 5/1/22 Kat Kiddell 5/1/22

How Removing Sprints Helped My Students Do Better In Math

Math sprints or timed tests are common in elementary classrooms. They often causes stress and create feelings of anxiety around math. However, research shows there are better ways to help kids know their math facts. This week’s article introduces the research that prompted me to move away from sprints and how I am helping my students build their fluency instead.