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

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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 Science of Fluency: Why St. Louis Kids Excel Faster at Fit Learning

boy sitting next to tutor raises his hands in the air in celebration, proud and excited during fluency training at Fit Learning

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 ]

Why Fit Learning Students Work with Multiple Learning Coaches — and Why That’s a Good Thing

Girl smiles and gives her tutor a high-five during a fun and interactive tutoring session at Fit Learning St. Louis.

When you picture a great tutor, you might imagine your child working with the same person every session. That one-on-one connection can seem like the key to academic success. But what if your child could make even faster progress by working with multiple tutors? At Fit Learning St. Louis, that’s exactly what we’ve seen. Unlike traditional tutoring programs, our students...[ read more ]

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

Girl in orange shirt works closely with tutor on her 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 ]

How Your Learner Can Benefit From Educational Best Practices

a smiling girl wearing pigtails looks up from a book after tutoring at Fit Learning, where their precision teaching method reflects educational best practices

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 ]

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

Prestigious-looking private school, representing schools that require entrance exams for admission.

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 ]