by Tutors on Call | Jul 1, 2019 | Academic Skills, educational activities, English, Insights, Math and Science, Preparing for College and University, Summer Learning
How Can a Summer Tutor Help? Summer is here! School’s out and your kids are excited about getting a break. No more boring classes, ridiculous tests, and immense pressure to be perfect. It’s a period of bliss in your kids’ eyes. Learning has been a chore. Therefore,...
by Tutors on Call | Jun 1, 2019 | Academic Skills, Insights
How to Use the K-E-E-P Strategy to Prepare for Final Exams Most students perform poorly on exams because of test anxiety and poor exam preparation. McGraw Hill states that “Test anxiety causes genuine fear that can impact a person’s ability to prepare or perform...
by Tutors on Call | May 1, 2019 | Academic Skills, educational activities, Insights, Technology
Why is Learning Code Important? Learning code has almost become a necessity in modern society. Your child lives in an era where a device can complete almost any task. Surviving in this world requires at least a basic understanding of technology and its role in...
by Tutors on Call | Sep 1, 2018 | Academic Skills, Insights, Raising Teens
4 Ways to Help Your Child Stay on Track and Focused Tom and Jerry, a popular 90’s cartoon, taught many subtle lessons about getting organized and staying on track. The plot for each episode was always the same. Tom was a cat and Jerry was a mouse. Tom would usually be...
by Tutors on Call | Jul 1, 2018 | Academic Skills, educational activities, Family Life, Health, Holiday Educational Activities, Insights, Raising Teens, Summer Learning
5 Educational Summer Activities Summer camps are loads of fun! Each camp caters to developing a different skill-set in children. Children can learn a wide variety of skills in leadership, science, technology and many other fields. Camps are also a good way to get your...
by Tutors on Call | Jun 1, 2018 | Academic Skills, Graduation, Health, Insights, Raising Teens, Technology
5 Ways to End the School Year Strong The school year is winding down. It’s been jam-packed with so many activities, adventures, triumphs and failures. Your child is exhausted. Studying and getting good grades are probably the furthest things from your child’s mind as...