Assessment Day is always exciting. I just finished up with three different sessions of assessments this morning, and the children did a great job! I will always say they did great if they put the effort into trying (even if they didn't perfect the reading skill assessed). Assessment Day is SO VITAL to a successful … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 17 →

I'm all about the positive affirmations when working with the youngsters I serve. As a matter of fact, I may even go a bit overboard with the accolades. I'm wired that way. And since I know how powerful words are, it would seem that positive affirmations might just help a child along with progressing in … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 16 →

This morning, I had the wonderful privilege of meeting with my other three tutees for the first time this academic year. It was awesome! In each session, we simply spent it chitchatting -- getting to know each other for the one child who is new to me and my tutoring services and playing catch-up with … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 15 →

For history on what this whole "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge is all about, you'll want to go on over to My Next Blogging Move . . . Daily Challenges Ahead! to get all the details. Now, onto day 14 . . .  Well, let me just say that today's reblog, entitled "Lessons Learned as a … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 14 →

I had less than 4 hours of sleep last night, but this is one of those days that my adrenaline, excitement, and sheer enthusiasm is catapulting me up to Cloud 9. Why? You might ask. And, I'd be asking too, because a middle-aged individual (like myself) should be dragging right now. I'm not, though. I … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 13 →

We are finishing up with week 3 of my "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge" series. And, I'm in awe at how much I've already shared with you. But, we're just hitting the tip of the iceberg, my friend. I have SO . . . MUCH . . . MORE! Told you I missed being here … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 12 →

How did the "Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge begin? You can find out all about its start right here. And, here we go with Day 11's challenge: From reading the previous blog post, you know that today's challenge has everything to do with revealing the strategies I've used to address the following distractions -- other … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 11 →

Degrees of Maternity riddle of the day . . .  Can you guess what children going to a brick-and-mortar public school, children going to a brick-and-mortar private school, children attending a virtual public school, and children attending a virtual private school all have in common? I'll give you a few seconds to think on it. … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 10 →

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 →