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 […]
10 Practical Dyslexia Tutoring Tips for Building Confidence
By McKenzie Borst Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some faith-based tools and dyslexia tutoring strategies to help them feel confident in their comprehension, writing, and study skills. You may have noticed your child struggling with reading, writing, phonological awareness, or handwriting skills. […]
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 […]
Supporting Emotional Growth with Christian Tutors for Homeschool Families
By Audrey Kirt Many families who reach out to Family Focused Tutors are seeking support for schooling or full-time homeschooling due to anxiety or stress at school. Even if your child has been homeschooled for years, watching them struggle with emotions related to their academic abilities can be difficult. Family Focused Tutors can help your […]