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
Well, I've officially completed my tutoring sessions with the scholars at the academy for this academic year. Last Thursday was my last day. So, I'm now in the planning stage for my upcoming summer tutoring program. No summer break for this old girl. And, let me just say that I am in no way feeling … Continue reading Reading Coaching
If there's one thing I've learned on my path to Simplifying Life, it's this -- Break down the overwhelm in order to conquer it. In my self-published book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult, I stated that "tasks are less intimidating (especially the undesirable ones) when you can view them in more manageable, bite-sized work … Continue reading Tutoring Lesson #2: Break Down Difficult Tasks into Bite-Sized Pieces
I've been known (a time or two or many more) to remind my students that the only way to truly get better at something is to put in the time and effort needed to get really good at that thing. In other words, it takes some rehearsing, practice, some repetitive movement -- doing the necessary … Continue reading Perfecting a Literacy Skill (Like Any Skill) Requires Practice
It really feels good to be back home. I mean . . . the last blog post I published was back in November 2024 and then the one before that was September 2024. So, it's been a minute. And, I haven't been able to fill this nagging void I've been experiencing for a few months … Continue reading Back in Blogging Action
It sure feels good to be back! Missed you all a lot. And, there have been some things happening behind the scenes that are getting me quite excited this '24-'25 academic year. Yes, I seem to be working off of "academic" years now that I'm full force into all things education. As a matter of … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #6
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