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Reset + Recharge This Winter!

As January wraps up and school expectations rise, now is a great time to pause and reset.

Now’s the moment to:

- Revisit routines and study habits
- Address small gaps before they grow
- Build confidence and momentum
- Support organization and planning

A little extra support now can help the rest of the year feel steadier and more manageable.

If you’re wondering whether your child could benefit from support - academically, organizationally, or simply getting back into routines - we’re here when it feels helpful.

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Hello CHT Families!

As September winds down, we’ve put together some helpful tips and encouragement to help your child start the year strong.

This month’s newsletter includes:

✨ Practical homework routine strategies
✨ Why early tutoring support makes such a difference
✨ Goal-setting ideas to build confidence and momentum

Check it out here: https://progressparade.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&c=167&m=203

Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🎉

Starting Strong This Fall – Tutor Updates + Tips HOME...

Hellooo Chicago Families!

Is your child heading into 8th grade this fall? Now’s the time to start thinking about HSAT prep—and summer is the perfect season to get ahead without the stress of school.

At Chicago Home Tutor, we offer 1:1, personalized support to build skills, confidence, and strategy for Chicago’s high school admissions test.

- Less school pressure = more focused learning
- Customized sessions led by experienced educators
- Support for test-taking strategies and academic review

Learn more about our HSAT prep approach: https://lnkd.in/gQh2HwtR

We’d love to support your family this summer—reach out to get started!

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312-622-1494

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Growth, Learning, and Success! 🎉

We’re beyond grateful to reach this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing families and tutors who have made this journey so special. To celebrate, we’re sharing 10 pieces of feedback that showcase the incredible impact we've had together. ✨

💬 “Coré was fantastic with Chloe. She helped us navigate the IEP process and made a huge difference in my ability to advocate for Chloe. We are so lucky to have had Coré on our side!” - Heather (parent)

💬 “I worked with a student preparing for the high school entrance exam, and he scored 898 out of 900! Seeing such success was incredible!” - Carla (tutor)

💬 “Joel helped our son develop executive functioning skills that will benefit him across all subjects. I highly recommend him and Chicago Home Tutors!” - Jessica (parent)

💬 “The consistency of our sessions is showing real growth. They needed support with homework, and now they’re turning in assignments on time.” - Mandylan (tutor)

💬 “I’ve noticed a huge boost in confidence in my student over the past few months. His grin when he blends tricky words says it all!” - Katie (tutor)

💬 “Nicole was always kind, patient, and made learning enjoyable for my son. He made huge progress with her!” - Danielle (parent)

💬 “Q is great at asking questions and is always well-prepared. Learning math with reading breaks has been fun!” - Matthew (tutor)

💬 “We had a fantastic experience with Mary, who gave Will the confidence he needed entering kindergarten!” - Mary (parent)

💬 “R started off not knowing letter names or sounds. Now he knows them and is sight-word reading! The progress is amazing!” - Martyna (tutor)

A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful families and tutors! Your feedback drives us to provide the best possible support and learning experiences for everyone. 💖

As we look ahead to the next 10 years, we’re excited to continue this journey together. Here's to more growth, learning, and success! 🌟

Mindfulness for Children’s Emotional Growth & Well-Being

Mindfulness is not just a buzz word, it is proven to support emotional, cognitive, and social development for all children, including those with disabilities. By teaching mindfulness, children develop the skills to regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and build confidence. For children with diverse learning needs, mindfulness can be especially beneficial in navigating the unique challenges they face, fostering resilience, and improving overall well-being. Through mindful practices, children learn to stay calm, focused, and connected to themselves and others—skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

Holiday Reading: Bond with Your Child Through Books

Over the winter break, make reading a fun and meaningful activity with your child! Here are some tips to make the most of your time together:
- Pick a book together
- Try audiobooks
- Set daily reading time
- Engage prior to reading
- Discuss and reflect during reading
- After reading, encourage your child to write a summary or opinion on the story to reinforce comprehension

Make this holiday season memorable by reading together and creating a lasting tradition! For more tips and ideas check out our article by Ashley Samuelson by clicking on the link below!

Is "new " the scariest thing you're facing this Halloween season? If so, CHT specialist has some tips to help you! Read this week's article: https://zcu.io/fM0B

In this week's article CHT specialist and specialist Dara Bayliss shared 5 math tips to help your student! This article also includes tips which will help students with challenges!


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5 Tips For Math To Help Struggling Students — Chicago Home Tutor Today we’re excited to learn some tips for math from learning specialist and long-term CHT team member Dara Bayliss.

behavior specialist Kimberly Frey shares tips on improving .

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How To Improve Reading Skills of a Child — Chicago Home Tutor In this article, we are writing on how to improve a child's reading skills. Here are several ways that you can start using it right away.

How do you know if your child needs ? School Psychologist Tulin Akin discusses classroom, homework , and emotional and behavior clues.

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How do I know if my child needs tutoring? — Chicago Home Tutor How about knowing whether your child needs tutoring in other academic areas? Read on to find what clues you should look for!

What is the relationship between and deficits? Tulin Akin discusses this in today's article!
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Relationship B/W ADHD and Executive Functioning — Chicago Home Tutor In this article, we’ll discuss how different challenges typical of ADHD directly relate to specific executive functioning skills.

What are signs your child may need support or ? Tulin Akin explains different signs in different developmental phases!


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Signs Your Child Needs Help With Reading — Chicago Home Tutor This article will identify some signs you can look for to help you decide whether you should seek out additional help like a reading tutor!