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Visible Results Make Study Skills Stick
When teaching study skills, I don’t just explain the skills, because the student will tend to listen but then not change his behaviors. I look for ways to make sure the student uses and practices new...
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Helping Kids “Get” Science and History
Perhaps the biggest challenge in learning science and history is that young people find so many of the words and concepts unfamiliar. Kids find these subjects boring because it’s no fun to study...
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Four Great Online Resources For All Learners
These free websites have tools and information for every learner: 1. For Younger Kids. Each evening, Bedtime Math e-mails a quick, fun, math-centered bedtime story to parents of preschoolers...
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Tests Are Valuable Learning Tools
When students get a test back, they typically glance at the grade and then stuff the test in their backpack, never to think about it again (unless, of course, the test has a refrigerator-worthy high...
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Knowledge Makes A Great Gift!
Because the holiday season brings family members of all ages together, it’s a great opportunity for people to share knowledge. Adults often don’t realize how important it is for kids to learn factual...
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Helping Students Get Organized For Midterms Study
Many middle and high school students take mid-year exams in January. The keys to effective exam review are to start early and have a plan. I ask students to come up with a list of what they’ll need to...
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Begin the Year By Noticing Student Progress
Change takes time, but kids DO make progress. It’s often easier for me to see the growth in my students, because I don’t see them every day. Parents are pleasantly surprised when I point out the gains...
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Pythagorean Pitfalls: Help for Math Students
As I go on my tutoring rounds, I wind up reteaching and clarifying the same material over and over. Certain topics and concepts are just plain hard for students to wrap their heads around. Many kids in...
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How To Help Kids Make Knowledge Stick
Kids tend to under-prepare for tests and be overly optimistic about the quality of their writing, and parents may suspect laziness or lack of motivation. However, much of the problem can be the...
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Set These Routines And Start The School Year Right
I don’t know about you, but I feel ready to get back into the comforting structure of the school-year schedule. Routines makes life easier and less stressful in so many ways. Good routines are also the...
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