If your child is approaching third grade—or struggling through it—you may have heard teachers mention the "third grade reading cliff." Maybe you've noticed your previously confident reader suddenly feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork, or homework is taking twice as long as it should. You’re not imagining it—this year really is harder. Here's what every St. Louis parent needs to know: third...[ read more ]
When parents in St. Louis search for ways to help their children succeed academically, they often come across dozens of tutoring options. But while tutoring may provide short-term support, it doesn’t always address the root of the problem. That’s where fluency comes in. Many myths surround what fluency really means and why it matters -- from thinking it only applies...[ read more ]
Is my child truly struggling with reading, or are they simply developing at their own pace? Why does my child get so frustrated every time we try to read together? The teacher says everything’s fine, but something still feels off -- should I trust my gut? My child is smart in other areas, so why is reading so hard for...[ read more ]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way kids learn, but it hasn’t changed what they need to become confident, capable students. And it hasn’t replaced the kind of high-impact, personalized instruction that Fit Learning provides. How AI Can Help Young Learners AI is making its way into classrooms, homework routines, and educational apps -- and, in some cases, it really can give...[ read more ]
Do you have a child with ADD or ADHD who is struggling in school? Is your learner’s lack of focus or organization taking a toll on their grades? Have you tried various approaches to helping your ADHD student in school, but nothing seems to make an impact? Do you worry that your academic challenges are hurting their self-confidence? Do you...[ read more ]
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 ]
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 ]