Summer 2020 Every summer we provide students with academic support in order to help them avoid the Summer Slide. This summer, students will also be facing a potential “COVID Slide’ due to the amount of time they have been away from school. The impact of COVID Slide and Summer Slide together could be a recipe for failure for many students. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. While we all need … [Read more...]
How to Schedule a School Day at Home
By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate I homeschooled my son last year due to medical reasons. Here is what I learned about how to schedule the day. I hope some of these ideas will help you structure your day during this difficult time when all our children are at home. Starting the Day Give a 15-minute warning and a five-minute warning to start time and try to … [Read more...]
Making School at Home FUN with Hands-on Activities!
By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate Try something fun each day. You've got this! Keep your child learning and achieving goals, while also social distancing and working from home yourself. Below are ideas to support parents at home to help your children get started with digital learning, as well as other ideas for activities and hands-on learning. Hands-On … [Read more...]
Reading difficulties: Are you seeing these signs in your student?
Learning to read and understanding what is being read are common problems for many students. It is common for struggling readers to also have difficulties with writing and spelling in addition to reading difficulties. Poor reading skills can be the cause of low grades, anxiety, and frustration. Receive RITES Tutors' Top Reading Tips Subscribe Are you seeing these signs in your … [Read more...]
Elementary School: 2 Key Questions You Should Be Asking
These key questions open the pathway for your child's school success The new school year is underway. Students, teachers and parents have settled back into the regular routine (for the most part). It’s time to check in. Do you know how your child is doing? Do you know how you can best help your child find school success? Ask these 2 simple, key questions to get the answers and results you … [Read more...]