08/01/25
Lignuisitics of common confused words
            What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?  Answer in a full sentence using an example of both uses of the words 'affect' and 'effect'.
        
    
08/01/25
How can I help my child improve their reading comprehension?
            Improving reading comprehension starts with encouraging active reading strategies such as annotating the text, asking questions while reading, and summarizing what they’ve learned. I work with...
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How can I help my gifted 4th improve her writing and move beyond grade-level expectations?
            Gifted elementary students often need enrichment beyond standard curriculum. This post explains how to stretch writing skills into advanced areas like elaboration, voice, and structure.
        
    
07/27/25
How can I help my child not fall behind during summer break?
            Are you worried about your student experiencing the summer slide? Are they struggling to focus on the worksheets or workbooks assigned by teachers? In my sessions, I employ many strategies to keep...
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07/24/25
How can I make math more fun for my child at home?
            Math doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are fun and simple ways I help elementary students build skills and confidence through games and movement.
        
    
07/24/25
How can I help my 5th grader build number sense?
            Strong number sense is key for long-term math success. Here are simple ways to strengthen it at home.
        
    
07/24/25
How can I pronounce English correctly?
            The international phonetic alphabet is something I am learning again, but despite my daily practice, I am still unable to speak it correctly. Does anyone have any advice for me? I have educated...
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07/24/25
What is a digraph?
            A digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound — like "sh" in ship or "ch" in chair.
        
    
07/24/25
What’s the difference between a letter and a sound?
            A letter is what we see written down (like "s"), and a sound is what we say (like the /s/ sound in sun). Letters represent sounds when we read and write.
        
    
07/23/25
Proportions for carpentry
            My son is intersted in becoming a carpetner like his dad. He is havng a difficult time with the measurments on a tape measure. Speciffically converting between measurements. how can i help him with...
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07/22/25
How can I help my child study more effectively at home?
            Many students know the material but struggle to review it productively. Here are simple study strategies I teach to build focus and follow-through.
        
    
07/22/25
How can I help my child stay organized during the school year?
            Organization is key to academic success. Here are simple systems that help students stay on track with their work.
        
    
07/21/25
“How does early phonemic awareness influence a child's ability to decode unfamiliar words later in life?”
            It’s short, clear, grammatically correct, and invites thoughtful exploration that showcases your expertise. You could follow it up in your session or introduction with a brief example from your own...
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07/21/25
Why can't I focus even when I care about the work?
            This happens to me a lot. I’ll care about something, want to do it, know it matters, and still I just can’t focus. It feels like my brain freezes or shuts down before I can even start. I’m not...
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07/19/25
How can I help my child get organized and stay motivated in school?
            My child struggles to keep up with assignments, often forgets due dates, and waits until the last minute to study. I’ve tried planners and reminders, but nothing seems to stick. What can I do?
        
    
How do I help my child stop using fingers to add and subtract?
            My child is in the early stages of learning math and still relies on fingers for basic addition and subtraction. I want to help them build number sense and become more confident using mental math....
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