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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Do you have an older learner struggling to learn how to read? Or a learner who can read but not smoothly or confidently — or who dreads every second of it? Perhaps you’ve heard about the effectiveness of Science of Reading methods (such as phonics) but figured they were just for young kids just starting to read. You may have...[ read more ]
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 your learner struggling in school this year? Having difficulty grasping or retaining the material covered in class? Falling behind compared to peers? If so, you may be considering tutoring for your child. It’s critical to note that teaching and learning approaches vary quite a bit. Fit Learning stands out from all the rest. It uses an alternative teaching method that...[ read more ]
Do you find yourself wondering whether the Science of Reading works for your learner? Not sure what all it entails? Wondering how phonics fits into the mix? At Fit Learning, we look to the science to ensure our instructional techniques are as effective and efficient as possible. We combine that with a fun and fast-paced approach to engage and motivate...[ read more ]
Are your child’s unique learning needs not being met in their current school? Are you considering a move to an expensive private school, hoping to see better results? Worried that a change of school placement will disrupt your child's friendships? Not ready to spring for St. Louis’s Most Expensive Private School? Looking for a program with proven success for learners...[ read more ]