For a little context for this "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge," feel free to check out the backstory here. And now, let's get to Day 9 . . .  Last week, I indicated that I would follow up with poll responses I received for the question: “What are 3 ways adults can help make reading … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 9 →

If you're new to this blog series and you're wondering what's up with this "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge," you can find its origin story right here. Now, on to day 8 . . .  When working with a child who is reluctant to read, it's important to . . . GET TO THE REAL … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 8 →

I was a parent of a virtual student once, and it has been so interesting going through my old posts and looking at what I was learning about the whole virtual learning experience from a parent's perspective.  Truly interesting! And, I'm relaying information about my son when he was doing online learning from home at … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 7 →

Let the list begin . . . 5 Observations I've Made from Delivering the "Right" Words to Tutees Children are willing to give you their best in participating in the instruction you're giving them (even if it provides them with challenging skills to tackle) when they feel that you care about how they feel. They … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 6 →

So, as I was saying last week, the words we say truly matter to children. And, we can help build our children up through those words or, unfortunately, tear them down. Bet you know how I'm choosing to use my words when dealing with children. I mean . . . please remove me in working … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 5 →

I know this post is a little late getting out to everyone today. I apologize. I have a few days like this, where my posting won't get out until later in the day. But that's okay, I'm committed to being here (even if it's a little late). Just so you know -- I'm freshly typing … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 4 →

Lesson Plans! Lesson Plans! Lesson Plans! Instructing children requires some planning. And, I'm a very firm believer that tutoring can't be effectively or efficiently performed by "flying by the seat of your pants." It has to be structured in order to get the most out of each session you have with a child. Most tutors … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 3 →

For me, reading tutoring has been such a delightful experience. I came into this service space already possessing a love for reading, a love for education, a love for learning, a love for children, and a love for helping children in their learning processes. Nothing had to be manufactured or inspired. It was already there. … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 2 →

Well, I'm excited to kick off this new challenge by expressing how much joy I get in tutoring young people. I would have never imagined all those years ago, waaaaaaayyyyy back when I was a child loving to read . . . reading for the enjoyment of it . . . and actually just loving … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 1 →