The 4th quarter is often a difficult time of year for students to maintain focus and motivation at school. Here are 10 easy ways to help your kids avoid the 4th quarter slump and finish out the school year strong: Designated Homework Time: If following through with homework is becoming problematic, consider “Designated Homework Time,” … Read more
With the warm spring weather arriving, daylight savings time in effect, and only a few months of school remaining, it’s not uncommon for kids to lose motivation. What should you do if your child has a bad case of academic spring fever? I’ve put together a quick Q&A of questions parents commonly ask during my school … Read more
Helping to encourage and motivate a student who might be feeling negative towards school is no easy task, but our tutors have had great success as they work with students one-to-one. I asked a few of our tutors how they motivate their students on a daily basis. Here’s what they said: For memory and … Read more
Getting your child to become motivated is an extremely difficult and sensitive task. Frustration on the parent’s and child’s end continues to grow as parents nag their children about motivation struggles. Unfortunately, motivation is not a tangible object, which makes it even more difficult for parents and students alike to achieve good motivation. Luckily, Joseph … Read more
As a teacher, I often encouraged my students to check their work before turning in a test or quiz. I thought this simple reminder was helpful, but inevitably, my students would return to their seats, give their paper a once over, and return it to me without making any changes. It wasn’t that these kids … Read more