From Teacher to Tutor

These 2 mythical creatures are excited to share that I have an opening!

If you had conferences recently and think that your child could use a boost please reach out and chat with me about how I can support you and your child!

If you are at home (like me) with littles in the day and need suggestions on educational activities that are simple and don’t need many supplies - reach out. I got you!

Need ideas for some routines for your toddler and/or preschooler? I got you too!

Looking for a tutor or someone to help with homework this year?

I have a few remaining times slots available for September.

Let me know if you have questions or want to snag one of the slots!

Games!

I’ve been playing a lot of games with clients this summer and this one has been getting a lot of use!

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Math Tip #5

Make them think they aren’t doing math!

They will ask: “Is This Really Math?”

Sometimes all it takes is making math not feel like math. All of these activities are focused on something that your child might like: Planning a vacation, road trip, Birthday party, shopping, meal planning, etc.

I love these because they are real life applications of math. We all buy groceries and have a budget of some form. These activities challenge kids to do normal ‘adult’ activities while doing math.

Math Tip #4

Math Activity Menu

Try out these activities that range in difficulty. Some might be simple for your child, but others may be a challenge!

Some examples: Skip count, sort & count coins, draw shapes, create a tally chart, model, etc.

You can adjust the questions or activities for your child's needs/level.

Check back tomorrow for more ways to get your child doing some math this summer!

Math Tip #3

Math Problem a Day

Need a quick and simple way to add one daily math problem? Try a Math Problem of the Day Calendar.

This specific example is for students in grades 2-5, but can easily be adapted to any age/grade/skill level.

If you are interested in this document please let me know and I will send it to you. I have it set up for the month of August.

Math Tip #2

Math Fact Games

Summer time is a great time to practice those math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)!

You don’t need to use flashcards to do this. There are many games that help with these facts and some of them can be used with multiple types of facts.

Shut the Box is great for Addition and Subtraction Facts - & a fun family game.

Close the Box comes in both Multiplication and Division with different levels and focuses.

Use a deck of cards and/or dice to play a bunch of different games that help with all the facts! There are many different ways to alter traditional card games to focus on or incorporate math facts.

There are also a bunch of games you can play with fractions. Feel free to ask me for recommendations.

Check back tomorrow for more ways to get your child doing some math this summer!

Math Tip #1

Get Outside and Do Some Math!

There are many ways to incorporate some math into the outdoor summer activities. You just have to get a little creative.

Sometimes the best way to do this is to just verbally ask your child math facts/questions.

Sometimes you gotta dig a little deeper and make it more exciting. You can do this by adding a little math to your child's favorite summer activities.

If your child has a favorite activity, but you aren’t sure how to add some math to it feel free to ask me!

Example: if you take a road trip have your child keep track of how many red, blue, white, and black cars they see. Later they can graph this information. You can even ask them ‘how many more…how many less’ questions.

Check back tomorrow for more ways to get your child doing some math this summer!

Reading Week Tip #5

Let’s Get Creative and Silly

This book challenge includes creative ways, places, and times to read books.

Try using an accent, a flashlight, reading to a pet, or reading in a fort.

The goal is to complete each challenge and you’ll realize you read a lot more than you thought!

Tips: Try picking an amount of time to complete each challenge. Maybe assign each row with an amount of time (5, 10, 15, 20, 30) to conquer the challenge. Try making some of these challenges a challenge for both you and your kiddo. When your child sees you read they are more likely to read willing.

Send me a message if you would like this full document!

Reading Week Tip #4

Spice up that reading repertoire!

Feeling like finding a book is getting boring?

Does your child refuse the book you suggest…every time?

Does your child only want to read one book over and over again?

Does your child only read one author or one series or one type of book?

Try Book Bingo!

This bingo involves some chance that will lead to reading a variety of books/texts!

Pick a letter and roll a die to find out what book you will need to find to read.

Some options may also feel like a scavenger hunt in order to find the corresponding book (bonus activity)!

Check back tomorrow for more fun reading tips, tricks, and strategies.

Reading Week Tip #3

Roll & Retell Comprehension

Now that you have books for your child to read at their level, how do you know that they are understanding what they are reading?

Besides asking questions (tell me about your book) you can make these comprehension questions more fun and interactive.

1. Finish a book or chapter.

2. Before you begin, decide on the number of rolls/questions they will make/answer.

3. Roll a die and pick a question from that number to answer (you or your child can choose the question).

4. Answer the question. Use the book to help as needed.

5. Repeat.

If a repeat number is rolled, pick a different question to answer.

Check back tomorrow for more fun reading tips, tricks, and strategies.