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

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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 ]

How Your Learner Can Benefit From Educational Best Practices

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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 ]

The Link Between Learning and Self-Confidence

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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 ]

How to Help Your Reluctant Reader

frustrated girl in classroom looking at her notebook and who would benefit from personalized, evidence-based reading instruction from Fit Learning in St. Louis

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?

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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 ]

Executive Function Skills in Children: Why They Matter and How to Improve Them

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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 ]

Helping Your Learner Retain What They’ve Learned

young girl looks up from her school book, struggling to retain what she's learned and a child who could benefit from 1:1 tutoring at Fit Learning St. Louis

Does your learner struggle with retaining information? Do you find that they initially grasp the concepts and complete the homework, but then can’t recall or apply that information for a test or later in the school year? Does your student often get frustrated or anxious when unable to remember what they’ve already “learned”? If so, you aren’t alone. We hear...[ 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 ]

The Science of Reading Isn’t Enough: Why Your Child Needs the Science of Learning

School-aged girl reading and writing in notebook after personalized, science-based tutoring at Fit Learning St. Louis.

You’ve likely heard of the Science of Reading. Perhaps you saw our blog post discussing it. For those of us in the education realm, it seems like it’s in the news nearly every day, with many states, regions, and school districts adopting a Science of Reading approach. There’s even a trending podcast series about it. And for good reason ......[ read more ]

Is Kindergarten Too Early to Start Tutoring?

A 5-year-old girl who worked with a Fit Learning tutor to improve her academics. Our kindergarten tutors help young learners at our Creve Coeur tutoring office improve their writing, reading, basic math and overall core learning skills.

You’ve heard about parents getting tutoring to help young children through school. But how young is too young? Is kindergarten too early to start tutoring? It’s a great question, and the short answer is “no.” In fact, kindergarten tutoring helps establish a firm foundation for later grades. The benefit of kindergarten tutoring isn't only in academics. Rather, providing that extra...[ read more ]