Math Anxiety in St. Louis Kids: Signs, Causes, and How to Help

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Math Anxiety in St. Louis Kids: Signs, Causes, and How to Help

girl with a pink backpack works math problems on chalkboard, no longer plagued with math anxiety after tutoring at Fit Learning St. Louis

Does your child get a stomachache on math test days? Do they freeze up when asked a simple math question at the dinner table? Do they say things like "I'm just not a math person" or "I hate math"? If this sounds familiar, your child may be experiencing math anxiety, a common challenge we see among students seeking math tutoring...[ read more ]

Private Tutoring vs. Specialized Schools: What’s Right for Your St. Louis Child?

view down a school hallway, representing the debate parents face regarding whether to send child to a specialty school or pursue private tutoring in St. Louis, such as that at Fit Learning

If your child is struggling in school, you've probably found yourself googling specialized schools in the middle of the night. Maybe a friend mentioned a specific local private school they heard good things about. Maybe your child's teacher suggested "exploring other educational options." And now you're wondering: Should I pull my child out of their current school entirely? Here's what many...[ read more ]

The Link Between Learning and Self-Confidence

Two eager students raising their hands in class, representing the improved self-esteem that St. Louis area students get from tutoring at Fit Learning, St. Louis's only precision teaching lab.

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 ]

Preparing for Private School Entrance Exams

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Is the plan for your learner to attend a private school? Is your student preparing to take the ISEE, SSAT, or another entrance exam? Are you wondering whether they are truly ready for an admission test?  If so, Fit Learning’s science-based method is an excellent resource for private school exam prep. Not only is Fit's approach effective and fun, but...[ read more ]

How Fit Learning Can Support Homeschooling Families

Middle-school girl at a laptop who is struggling with traditional school and is a good candidate for the low-stress homeschool program at Fit Learning St. Louis in Creve Coeur

Is your learner struggling at school? Does it seem like they’ve fallen through the cracks and perhaps could use a more personalized approach to instruction? Are you concerned that their anxiety or stress is preventing them from achieving their potential in school? Have you considered homeschooling as an option? If so, know that you’re not in this alone; Fit Learning...[ read more ]

Helping Learners With Slow Processing Speed

Child leaning over looking at a computer representing a student with slow processing speed from Illinois participating in Fit Math instead of tutoring to help them catch up in school

Are you concerned that your child struggles to learn, or takes much longer than expected to complete basic homework? Do they have difficulty remembering new information? Have you been told they have slow processing speed or a processing disorder? Are these challenges holding them back at school or contributing to low self-esteem?  Fit Learning may be your answer. Key aspects...[ read more ]

Avoid the SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN!

A happy student rests her head on a stack of books as she smiles. This could represent how tutoring in St. Louis, MO can support your child with online learning in St. Louis, MO and other services.

What are your summer plans for your child? Looking for an exciting academic camp for your child this summer? Need to quickly make up for lost ground during the pandemic? Does your child need to see that learning can be FUN and not boring? Get your child set up for a successful school year with Fit Learning! Fit Learning offers programs to specifically fit your...[ read more ]

Is it Time to Consider Homeschooling?

Young boy poses next to question marks and light bulb graphics, indicating the success of Fit Learning's homeschool support tutoring program in St. Louis, MO.

As a parent, you may contemplate homeschooling your child and immediately feel overwhelmed and exhausted. You want your child to be successful, but you're not sure if choosing to homeschool your child will be a good fit for your family. Currently, there are many scenarios where homeschooling makes the most sense, even if it seems challenging. Some of the situations...[ read more ]

Research-Based Practices to Alleviate Test Anxiety

Tired and stressed-looking boy struggling with homework could benefit from Fit Learning's research-based approach to anxiety-free learning.

“My child is smart, it’s just that his test anxiety gets in the way.” “I know he/she could do better if they just had more confidence.” Have you ever found yourself saying these things about your child? Frustrated that, despite the hard work you see them doing, it doesn’t seem to “pay off”? Searching for an academic acceleration program that...[ read more ]