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The Power of Intensity: How Fun, Intensive Tutoring Accelerates Learning

girl in orange shirt works closely with tutor on an individualized learning plan, much like those used at Fit Learning St. Louis

Is your child struggling to keep up in class? Are you considering trying tutoring to help improve their grades? Has your child’s teacher suggested they may benefit from extra help to address learning gaps or difficulties in key subjects? Does your child have one or more learning challenges, and you find yourself unsure where to even start in finding just...[ read more ]

Beyond Report Cards: How to Really Know if Your Child is Learning

row of school lockers, representing the concept that grades and report cards aren't the best ways to tell whether a child is really learning what they need to know for the future

As a parent, do you find yourself wondering if your child is learning what they need to for future academic success? Perhaps their grades are fine but you still sense they lack a full understanding of concepts covered in class, or have trouble retaining what they’ve learned. Or maybe you’re concerned that, due to grade inflation, the level of your...[ read more ]

Maximizing Learning Outcomes and Student Engagement Through Online Tutoring

smiling and confident young girl looks up from her laptop during online tutoring through Fit Learning St. Louis, where distance learning helps students improve 1-2 grade levels

Is online learning optimal for your family? Are you seeking quality tutoring for your learner but live outside of the St. Louis metro area? Are you homeschooling your child and seeking distance learning enrichment? There are a variety of reasons why remote learning is the best option for some families. They might include geographic location, schedule requirements, special needs, health...[ read more ]

How Fit Learning Stands Out from Other Tutors

Young girl smiles and raises her hand enthusiastically during a 1:1 tutoring session at Fit Learning, where she has fun and gets more confident as she learns new skills.

Are you considering getting tutoring for your learner? Have you heard about programs such as Brain Balance and wondered if their services would be beneficial? If so, you aren’t alone. Many parents are realizing the benefits of tutoring outside of school as a great way to boost their child’s academic and executive functioning skills. However, there are some significant differences...[ read more ]

Choosing the Right Fit Learning Program for Your Learner

Child writing in a notebook during a Fit Learning tutoring session, where all instruction is 1:1 and individualized for each student.

With thanks to Dr. Donny Newsome, whose correspondence inspired and informed this blog post. It sounds like Fit Learning’s approach is just what my child needs to take their learning to the next level. How do I know which program is right for my learner? My child may need tutoring in multiple areas – where do I begin? My child’s...[ read more ]

How Your Learner Can Benefit From Educational Best Practices

a smiling girl wearing pigtails looks up from a book she's reading after help from Fit Learning's customized, 1:1 reading tutoring

Have you seen news headlines or read articles about the remarkable effectiveness of some other countries’ education systems as compared to the United States? Wondering why that is, and what we can learn from it? Global Education … How the US Stacks Up Over the years, it’s been reported that US students underperform in key subject areas when compared to...[ read more ]

The Link Between Learning and Self-Confidence

Two eager students raising their hands in class, representing the improved self-esteem that students get from tutoring at Fit Learning

Are you concerned that your child isn't confident in their academic abilities? Or that their learning challenges are causing them to lose confidence in themselves? Do you fear that low self-esteem will negatively impact them academically and/or socially? If so, you are not alone. In working with families, we commonly hear from parents that their child isn’t confident in their...[ read more ]

Should I Invest in Tutoring for My Young Learner?

Two boys smile while sitting at a desk, symbolizing how tutoring at Fit Learning builds confidence in young children and fosters a love of learning.

Does it seem to you like everything is more costly these days? If so, you're not alone. With the financial challenges of the past couple of years (COVID, inflation, general economic uncertainty, etc.), money is tight for many families. Given that, private tutoring for your learner may seem like a "nice to have" that can wait. However there are significant...[ read more ]

How to Help Your Reluctant Reader

unhappy looking girl in classroom looking at her notebook and who would benefit from evidence-based reading instruction from Fit Learning

Is your child a reluctant reader? Does he or she dislike reading? Have they always struggled with reading – perhaps it just never really “caught on”? Are you concerned they are falling behind or may be unprepared for future grades as the schoolwork (and the reading assignments) get more challenging? If so, Fit Learning can help get your reluctant reader...[ read more ]

Kindergarten Readiness Tutoring: Is My Child Ready?

Several young children sitting around a table smiling and raising their hands, representing the school readiness curriculum available at Fit Learning

Are you concerned that your young learner may not be ready for school? Wondering if you should hold your child back from kindergarten? Have you heard about Fit Learning’s Lil Fits curriculum and unsure if your child is at the right age for enrollment? Curious about what types of skills are needed before signing up for pre-K coaching? (In other...[ read more ]



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