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Celebrating Our 5th Birthday!
I cannot believe it is our 5th birthday/anniversary whichever word you want to use. In November 2013 I began Castle Rock Tutoring in Castle Rock, Colorado It is now 2018, and so many things have changed. In the beginning, I was tutoring at the library (which I still...
The Best Websites I Use During Online Tutoring
Whether it is helping your child study a weekly spelling list, understand those vocabulary words or even help them to read those books that they so badly want to read. As a tutor, I offer website and app suggestions to help children who struggle. Not only the families...
Reading Fluency and Confidence
Reading Fluency and Confidence. As a child and to this day I have had to work on my reading fluency. In middle school, I remember going to a special class to work on the computer to help increase my fluency. I thought to myself why do I need to increase my fluency...
Does your child struggle in both reading and math?
Does your child struggle in both reading and math? As a Special Educator and a tutor, I have worked with many children who not only struggled in reading but struggled with math as well. During this past year, I have researched about the difficulties students have in...
What does reading have to do with sports?
This time of year is so busy. Parents and their kids are wrapping up Summertime projects and returning to school. Many sports teams are getting ready to start their seasons. Whether it is little league or the big league reading is a major part of learning the...
Fun and Educational Rainy Day Activities
A while ago I was given the chance to share some amazing fun and educational rainy day activities by Jenny Wise from www.specialhomeeducator.com. While it may be Summer and very hot right now. Imagine a rainy day… While you might love cozying up inside on a...
5 Questions to ask during Spring Parent / Teacher Conferences
It is hard to imagine but there are only a few short weeks left of school. This time of year also includes State testing and many other assessments and activities that will make the last part of the year seem like it is at a standstill for some but for others, it will...
Online Tutoring … Here and Now
You just had lunch with a friend and she mentioned that her child was struggling in school. She said, Yeah Suzie (not her real name) was struggling with reading. Well... you mention that your child has a tutor over the internet. Yep, that's right an Online Reading...
Money, Money, Money…Money
Money, Money, Money... Money By The O'Jays Whether you have a 9-5 job, a small business or even a stay at home parent. The concern about money is one of the top priorities. Especially now when online bill payments, online banking, you name it you can do everything...