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10/16/2024

https://www.lstutors.com/unlocking-the-joy-of-reading-strategies-to-inspire-emergent-readers/

Helping emergent readers build confidence and develop a love for reading is crucial for fostering long-term academic success and positive attitudes toward learning. Below we outline some effective strategies to support young readers.

09/25/2024

Hot off the press- New LS Tutors! Blog! https://www.lstutors.com/balancing-grades-and-rigor-what-matters-in-college-admissions/

05/01/2024

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Our tutors individualize dSAT preparation. We also incorporate other test-taking techniques. We assign the student practice exercises outside of our sessions, and then together we review incorrect answers and determine the most effective strategies for correcting them.

10/04/2023

NEW BLOG POST!!! Wise words from a wise 6th grader (aka, my son) 😀https://www.lstutors.com/moving-into-middle-school-from-a-6th-graders-perspective/

09/05/2023

Welcoming our students back to school for the 2023-2024 school year.

As the back-to-school season rolls around, students of all ages are gearing up to hit the books once again. The return to school can be both exciting and daunting for students of all ages. However, one valuable resource that often gets overlooked is the assistance of a tutor.

05/17/2023

https://www.lstutors.com/meaningful-tricks-to-limit-digital-distractions/
Should you be focusing on a task right now??? Read this first and then get back to work!

Digital distractions challenge us all, yet kids are especially susceptible due to their developing attention spans and high drive for social connection.

03/15/2023

New March Blog! Check it out!

At LS Tutors, we often get requests for foreign language help. Our tutor, Marc, shares his perspective on how to maximize and expand one's knowledge base when learning a new language...

02/08/2023

Hot off the Presses! Thank you Elie Goldman for sharing your passion!

Our voices let us authentically convey who we are. They allow us to translate our context into content for others to consider. Whether you’re doing this for a personal statement, a job interview, new friends, or family, let your life speak. So, in the face of a shifting college admissions environm...

10/04/2022

Hot off the Press! Our October blog. Check out an interview with Christine Virgin about her new book The Beautiful List and how to read with pleasure AND purpose!

Christine Virgin wrote The Beautiful List to encourage tween girls to believe in their innate worth, but as you’ll read below, the book transcends its middle grade status. We recently connected for a Q & A about her debut novel, as well as how books can be a teaching tool for parents and caregiver...

09/07/2022

Happy back-to-school New Blog Alert!!

Teaching is a labor of love and should be celebrated as we return to school. Recently, the Washington Post published an article titled: "What Teachers Want You to Know About Interacting with Them". Read to learn more about the Do's and Don'ts of interacting with teachers this school year.

05/04/2022

LS Tutors appreciates their exceptional team of educators! Check out our latest blog.

https://www.lstutors.com/the-history-and-stats-behind-teacher-appreciation-week/

02/09/2022

https://www.lstutors.com/a-valentines-day-activity/

New blog alert! A Valentine's Day Activity for the classroom and home!

Early in my teaching career, wanting to inspire and make an impact on my class of fifth graders, I found myself searching for a Valentine's Day activity that was more meaningful than just passing out the traditional store-bought cliched cards. That is when I stumbled upon a story about an activity a...