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 ]
Is your gifted child feeling unchallenged in their current school environment? Are you worried that boredom might dampen their curiosity and love for learning? If these concerns sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many parents of gifted and talented learners struggle to find the right educational fit for their children. At Fit Learning St. Louis, we understand the unique needs of...[ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Are you concerned that your child struggles to learn, or takes much longer than expected to complete basic homework? Do they have difficulty remembering new information? Have you been told they have slow processing speed or a processing disorder? Are these challenges holding them back at school or contributing to low self-esteem? Fit Learning may be your answer. Key aspects...[ 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 ]
100/100, A+ on the latest unit test! Time to celebrate, right? Three months later at a disappointing parent conference meeting, the teacher expresses concern that your child is falling behind. HOW COULD THAT BE!? Your friend’s son also received a 100% on his unit test but your friend didn’t hear the same message from the teacher. What’s different about your...[ read more ]
WHAT?!?! You read that right! We want our learners to make more mistakes. There is a story about a professor who split his class into two large groups and both were instructed to work together to make ceramic pots. One group was assigned to focus on quantity while the other was told to focus on quality. In the end, who...[ read more ]