Excellence in Education
By Elisabeth J. As a Christian educator, I’ve seen varying perspectives on school from different families and communities. There are classical approaches, “unschooling” methods, and of course, the societal norms of a public education followed by university and further career specialization. Lots of options. But one isn’t necessarily better than another. Christians and Education: Striving for Excellence As a […]
Incorporating Christian Values in Homeschooling and Tutoring
By Hannah Thomas For many families, incorporating Christianity into all aspects of life is a top priority. Working faith into education is an excellent way to enforce spiritual and mental learning. With a few years of experience, our tutors have learned how tutoring can create a learning environment that nurtures both the mind and the soul. […]
10 Study Tips that Got Me Through College
By Audrey Kirt Have you tried to study but just found yourself staring at the page, not knowing where to start? Or have you started to study and felt like your brain was too foggy to take in any of the information? Having a studying process, as well as knowing how to fight brain fog and […]
Top Educational Resources and Tools
By McKenzie Borst In the digital age, the right resources can transform learning experiences. Our top 10 tools help make online sessions more interactive, engaging, and effective. With the help of our expert tutors, I have selected a range of resources that cater to diverse learning needs, helping students excel across various subjects. Here are our […]
How Tutoring Can Mend Strained Family Relationships
By Hannah Thomas Family relationships are the heart of a child’s emotional well-being, but when academic struggles enter the picture, they can create unexpected tension. Late-night homework battles, growing frustration, and feelings of helplessness can leave parents and children feeling disconnected. As Christians, we are called to love and support each other in times of difficulty, […]
Distressed to Destressed: Overcoming Test Anxiety
By Audrey Kirt Did you know that standardized tests used to contain protocol in case a student threw up on the test booklet? Rather than digging into the reason for this testing sickness, people who noticed enough students vomiting from the stress of a test only added instructions for that occasion. While the ethics of standardized […]
Preparing for Online Tutoring
By Ja’Naya Bromley Have you ever wondered how you can set your child up for success before their first online tutoring session? It can be difficult to know how to get them prepared and ready. What if they don’t have everything they need? What if they are nervous? What happens if they become easily distracted? I […]
Overcoming Comma Confusion
By Audrey Kirt I’ll never forget the frustration of seeing “Run-on” scrawled across nearly every paragraph of my graded essays in school. Even with an English degree, commas baffled me for years. When my mom was homeschooling me, her advice was to just put a comma where you pause, but this technique only made me second-guess […]
Confident Learners: Navigating Dyslexia Together
By McKenzie Borst Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to help them feel confident in their comprehension writing and study skills. Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to […]
Tried and True Test Taking Tips
By Audrey Kirt Starting in third grade in most states, standardized tests are the cornerstone of academic achievement in today’s schools. But what if your student struggles with the multiple choice format? First, remember that a test is only measuring the taker’s ability at that moment; it is never an indication of overall intelligence. Students can place […]