http://www.k5tutor.com LAURA MORAN, OWNER - Private tutoring: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:50:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When teaching math facts I try to use tricks for finding the solutions along the way.  When tutoring kids in math, I love the look they give me when they see how helpful and easy the tricks are!  Most of us know the 9 trick in multiplication: either the one using your ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2008/04/12/math-tricks/ My summer tutoring program begins on June 1st.  Time slots fill up fast, so call now!!  Children easily forget things over the summer break so I highly recommend at least one session per week.  We not only continue with what they have been working on, but also new things that they ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2008/04/09/summer-is-almost-here/ The next half of the school year is somewhat intense as teachers begin to evaluate their students to determine how they are doing and where they are at compared to their classmates. Parents tend to panic if the child needs to "get caught up" or needs help in certain areas. Fearful ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2008/01/06/welcome-to-the-2nd-semester/ Labels are horrible.  Except when you are a teacher.  Labels help you know exactly what you are dealing with.  Labels help you to know what to expect.  Or at least a range of basic expectations.   The goal however is to view children as children-not as their disability.  People don't go around ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/09/27/children-with-add-or-adhd/ It's a scary thought sending your child off to school for the first time!  I remember my oldest son's first day of Kindergarten very well.  I cried while leaving- he was growing up so fast, and I was so nervous to be leaving him with strangers for half a day.  ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/08/06/get-involved/ One of the most important jobs a parent has regarding their child's educational experience is to have good communication with the teacher.  Begin by introducing yourself at the first opportunity and say something positive about your child.  This will help the teacher put faces with names, and feel that there ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/08/06/communication-with-new-teachers-is-also-a-must/ Along with a bedtime routine, another important routine that will save your sanity is a homework routine! The rule in our house has always been no playtime till homework is complete and checked by a parent.  I allow my kids to have a snack and bathroom break, but then straight to ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/07/25/16/ This is one area that many families skimp on.  I myself have found it hard to stick with a routine all the time, however consistency really is best! Once school starts we try to have a set of guidelines (I hate calling them rules!)  One of them is having a consistent ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/07/24/bedtimes/ You've probably heard it before...your child needs a place at home to store school supplies and do homework.  It's true!  Having a small table or desk away from the TV is best.  Try to avoid any distractions- It also should be well lit and have ample supplies available-pencils, paper, pencil sharpener, ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/07/23/homework-center/ Due to the need of some students to have multiple session times and more choices, I will offer tutoring on Saturday’s.  However, with soccer starting in the fall, this will be limited to available times-depending on the week.  Tip: Read with your child nightly!  You can both snuggle up in bed ... http://www.k5tutor.com/2007/07/11/saturday-sessions-coming-soon/