Many students are thinking about summer plans, camps and vacations. The countdown to the last day of school has begun. Staying motivated for school work is harder as the warmer weather and longer daylight continues. However, before students can cheer and celebrate the last day of school, many have to get through exam time. Exams […]
Summer DC Tours offered for LS Tutor Students
LS Tutors is excited to announce a special partnership with Urban Adventures. Urban Adventures is an international tour company that has offices in DC as well as many other cities. Urban Adventures uses 6 passenger open air electric vehicles called eCruisers to tour through the most interesting areas of DC. Below is a small sample […]
The ADHD Brain and Upcoming Parent Seminars
Is ADHD a Blessing or a Curse? It is common for students with ADHD to work with tutors in order to help organize information and review classroom lessons. Often students (and adults) diagnosed with ADHD feel less self-confident and embarrassed by this label. However, I recently came across an informative article from ADDitudemag.com that discusses […]
Top 5 Concerns Parents Call Us About
All children, no matter what age, need to feel like they have someone on their side. Parents play that most important role. They are their child’s primary advocate, cheerleader and support. When parents call us to inquire about tutoring services it is because they want to give that support to help their child feel confident […]
Turn Homework into Homefun!
Since entering the tutoring business over 10 years ago, I have heard plenty of parents share their frustrations over homework time. Parents want to preserve the sacred relationship with their child but often find themselves struggling to find ways to be supportive. I share a simple acronym with parents to take a first step in helping set up a […]
Executive Functioning Skills
Recently I attended a lecture by Dr. Joyce Cooper-Khan, author of Late, Lost and Unprepared: A Parent’s guide to Helping Children With Executive Functioning(http://latelostandunprepared.com/), and it was extremely informative. Since so many students need support with executive functioning tasks, I felt it was important to share some of the information I learned. Tutoring is a great […]
Giving Thanks and Spending Time with Family
Take a break this weekend from the hustle and bustle of school routines As Thanksgiving nears, it is a perfect time to take a break from the busy weekly routines of school, after-school activities and homework to spend time together as a family. The days off of school are not just an opportunity to catch […]
Report Cards and Conferences
The end of the first marking period can ignite feelings of accomplishment and pride. It is a time for students to see that their efforts have led to success and an opportunity to set goals for the coming months. On the other hand, this first marking period can also lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration […]
Tutoring Services DC Metro Area – Back-to-School News
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