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Ignite Learning with My Printable Escape Rooms for Kids

How do you get kids off their screens and into discussions with peers? As a teacher and tutor, I know the struggle is real. Whether you’re a parent looking for engaging activities, a tutor needing fresh ways to connect with students, or a teacher searching for that perfect lesson or sub plan, keeping kids truly […]

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Reading Fluency vs Reading Comprehension

What’s the difference between reading fluency vs reading comprehension? Reading fluency vs reading comprehension might sound like “teacher talk,” but with a few clear explanations, it becomes easier to understand, spot the differences, and support children in developing both of these foundational reading skills. Many parents assume that if a child can read words out

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How Summer Tutoring Sets Your Child Up for Success

What are benefits of summer tutoring? As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to thrive, especially when it comes to their education. But national testing data from 2024 reveals a concerning truth: math and reading levels among students have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, many students in grades 3–9

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6 Proven Strategies to Help Teens Study Smarter Not Harder

What are good study skills for teens? Have you been searching for “how to study smarter, not harder” or “study skills for teens”? You’re not alone! Many students struggle with how to study effectively, but the good news is that there are proven strategies to help you study smarter, not harder. Not every study technique

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Turn Your Knowledge Into Income and Side Gig Jobs: Everyone Can Tutor Something!

What subjects could you tutor? When it comes to making some extra cash from side gig jobs, everyone can tutor something. Choose a topic that fits your expertise and passion when choosing your tutoring subjects. Some of the best teachers and tutors are those who are passionate about their tutoring subjects and show up to

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My Child’s Teacher Emailed Me About Academic Concerns—Now What?

Which school teacher has the best communication style? If you’ve ever received a note from your child’s teacher about academic concerns, saying they’re struggling to organize ideas in writing, apply math concepts to real life, or make inferences while reading, you’re not alone. Many parents see these messages and wonder, What does that actually mean?

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How to Be an Online Tutor – A Free Workshop to Conquer Your Tech Fears

Would you rather tutor online or in person? If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to tutor online, but I don’t know where to start,” or Googled “How to be an online tutor” you’re not alone. Many amazing educators hesitate to take their skills online because they worry it’s too complicated or that in-person tutoring is

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Effective Family Communication: How to Keep Everyone on the Same Page

Out of 5, how many stars would you rate the effectiveness of your family communication? Improve effective family communication in a busy household by using a shared calendar, making time to finish important conversations, and having regular marriage check-ins. Poor communication weakens the family and leads to conflict. Which one of these areas would help

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Time Management for Kids: Simple Tips to Help Students Stay on Track

Is it harder for you to estimate how long it will take to do a task or to manage your time appropriately while doing the task? As mentioned in a previous post on executive function, time management for kids is the ability to estimate how much time a task will take and manage time appropriately.

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Top questions about starting a tutoring business

What are your top two questions about starting a tutoring business? Tutors and teachers often have specific questions about starting a tutoring business. I had to do tons of research into starting and running a small business before I was ready to start my private tutoring business. Sometimes, my research led to even more questions

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