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 ]

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 ]

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 established best practices? Global Education … How the US Stacks Up Over the years, it’s been reported that US students underperform in key subject areas when...[ 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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

Have you noticed that your learner seems particularly disorganized? … rarely plans ahead and has a hard time staying on track? … has trouble getting started with (and completing) tasks or assignments … struggles with managing impulses or emotions … has difficulty recalling what was covered in class … often misplaces or loses assignments or schoolwork? Defining Executive Functioning If...[ read more ]