Strategies for Elementary Students

Two Tools for Improving Memorization 1. Productive Use of Flash Cards Every student knows what flashcards are, but here are a few simple practices to

4rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fourth grade can be a challenging time for many students, especially in math.

Why Pushing Your Struggling Student Doesn’t Usually Work Why do students struggle and how can study skills be improved? Michael Jones writes about the importance

Five Benefits to Summer Tutoring Increased Retention of This Year’s Material Our tutors can develop a curriculum that will help your student retain the material

5rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Fifth grade marks a significant transition in math education. Students are introduced to

3rd Grade Math Struggles? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland If your child is having a tough time with math this year, you’re

Get Organized. Get Better Grades Often, when students are struggling in a class, the first issue we identify is the student’s lack of organization.  Here

Four Simple Study Tips for 3rd – 5th Graders Your kid is smart. They try to do well, but… why can’t they get good grades?

The Pomodoro Technique For more manageable and less overwhelming study sessions What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is a way to make studying

Reading Time vs. Screen Time The Importance of Encouraging Your Child to Read More by Nicole Perkins Parents are very aware of how accessible touchscreen

Small Mistakes in Math Six Tips for Avoiding Them by Josephine Mistakes…they happen!  Even the brightest of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians make them.  But silly

Why Summer Tutoring Matters (Especially for Struggling Students) by Ash Kirkland As the school year winds down, a familiar worry creeps in for many parents:

3rd Grade Reading Challenges? Here is How to help by Ash Kirkland Third grade is a big year for kids. It’s that magical time when