Generating Genius

07/24/2025

After a few sessions identifying this student’s specific learning gap—parts of speech—I built a custom activity that’s both fun and targeted!
🧠 Quick mini-lesson
✍️ Practice examples
🎲 Jenga with a twist: answer correctly, you move; get it wrong, your turn is skipped.

He loved it—and more importantly, he got it!
What game should I turn into a learning challenge next? Drop your suggestions below! 👇🎉

07/18/2025

✨How I prep for individual tutoring sessions 👩‍🏫
📲 Pic 1: Start with parent input—every child’s needs come first.
🧠 Pic 2: Select activities tailored to their goals + learning style.
📦 Pic 3: Everything prepped and ready to go!
📚 Personalized. Intentional. Effective. 💪

09/26/2023

CVC Word Building Adventure

Reading becomes an exciting journey when we explore CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) together! 📚🔍

What You'll Need:

🔤 A CVC word book or story
🖍️ Colored markers or highlighters
👀 Curious young readers!

Activity Steps:

1. Choose the Right Book:
Select a book or story that's rich in CVC words. These are typically simple, early-reader books that focus on basic phonics.

2. Set the Stage:
Gather your child, the book, and some markers or highlighters.

3. Explain the Activity:
Let your child know that you're going on a CVC Word Hunt Adventure. Their mission? To find and highlight or circle CVC words as they read.

4. Start Reading:
Begin reading the book together, encouraging your child to pay close attention to the words. Whenever they come across a CVC word (like "fat," "cat," or "bat"), pause and celebrate their discovery!

5. Highlight or Circle:
Whenever a CVC word is spotted, let your child use the markers or highlighters to mark the word in the book. This makes the words stand out and adds a fun, interactive element to reading.

6. Discuss and Practice:
After reading, discuss the CVC words you found. Ask your child to read them aloud and create them using the letters as shown in slide five.

7. Create Your Own CVC Words:
Challenge your child to come up with their own CVC words. Create them with the letters and say them together.

8. Repeat the Adventure:
Continue your CVC Word Hunt Adventure with other books. As your child becomes more familiar with these words, you can introduce more complex books.

Why It's Awesome:

🌟 It enhances phonics skills and word recognition.
📚 Reading becomes an active, engaging experience.
🤗 It encourages discussion and language development.

Reading with CVC words can be a fantastic way to build a strong foundation for early literacy. Plus, it transforms reading time into a captivating adventure you can enjoy together! 📖🔍🚀

09/23/2023

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09/16/2023

📚 Unveiling the Education Crisis: Discover the reasons behind students falling behind in our latest blog post. Let's work together to reshape education!

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the increasing number of students falling behind in the general education system. While there are many factors contributing to this alarming trend, this blog post will focus on five key reasons: large class sizes, disruptive behavior, insuffici...

09/04/2023

Generating Genius is an in-home, online, and local tutoring service that specializes in connecting students of all ages with credentialed educators. Our mission is to help students achieve their academic goals through personalized, one-on-one instructional sessions.

We start with an in-depth assessment of each student’s needs to build a custom tutorial plan. Our tutors then work with the student to build their confidence, knowledge, and skills in a supportive environment. With Generating Genius, you can trust that your student is receiving the best quality instruction to help them reach their full potential.

Visit us at: https://www.generatinggenius.org/ to book your session today!

Searching for top-notch tutoring services in Denver, Colorado? Look no further than Generating Genius! Our credentialed tutors and teachers are here to empower students of all ages, whether you prefer in-home, local, or online learning. With a commitment to academic excellence, our tutors are dedica...