Helping emergent readers build confidence and develop a love for reading is crucial for fostering long-term academic success and positive attitudes toward learning. Below we outline some effective strategies to support young readers.
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Cracking the Digital SAT: Navigating the 2024 Changes
If your child is taking the SAT this year, it’s important to note that it has changed in a number of ways that most students welcome: It is digital–now called the dSAT.
Moving Into Middle School from a 6th Grader’s Perspective
As the owner of LS Tutors and a mother of three boys, I understand the daunting nature of a new school year for students. The fall season can be especially challenging for students who begin the next level of their academic program and/or move to an entirely new school. My son Noah wanted to share […]
Helping Students to Find Their Voice
Today, college counselors and admissions officers are asking students a set of questions with less clear answers; what is your context? Who are you? What are your stories? How do those stories show your values, skills, and interests? How will your background experiences create value for this college and community? What is your potential?
Reading for Pleasure and Purpose
Christine Virgin wrote The Beautiful List to inspire tween girls to believe in their innate worth and beauty, as well as to challenge women to think deeply about what they are teaching the young ladies in their lives. We recently connected for a Q & A about her book and the way books can be a teaching tool for parents and caregivers.
Back to Normal? Far From it….and That’s Okay!
Most students have returned to a traditional school setting. While many aspects of school may now feel “normal,” let’s remember to empathize with our children. Returning to classrooms after months of disrupted and virtual learning is anything but routine.
Keeping Learning Fresh During the Summer of COVID-19
Typically the summer is an ideal time to work on extra learning opportunities for students. However, this summer is anything but typical. Between distance learning in the spring, having camps cancelled and uncertainty about what school will look like in the fall parents and children are anxious.