As a parent, do you find yourself wondering if your child is learning what they need to for future academic success? Perhaps their grades are fine but you still sense they lack a full understanding of concepts covered in class, or have trouble retaining what they’ve learned. Or maybe you’re concerned that, due to grade […] The post Beyond Report Cards: How to Really Know if Your Child is Learning appeared first on Fit Learning St. Louis ..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 and safety … or simply what works best for a particular student or family. Fit Learning St. Louis offers one-on-one online instruction, and the results are just as impressive as those from our in-person learning ..read more

With thanks to Dr. Donny Newsome, whose correspondence inspired and informed this blog post.   It sounds like Fit Learning’s approach is just what my child needs to take their learning to the next level. How do I know which program is right for my learner? My child may need tutoring in multiple areas – where do I begin? My child’s teacher has raised concerns about their problem-solving skills. One thing that makes Fit Learning a great “fit” for many families is the fact that we offer a variety of programs covering core subject areas. These includes reading, math, expressive writing, log ..read more

Have you seen news headlines or read articles about the remarkable effectiveness of some other countries’ education systems as compared to the United States? Wondering why that is, and what we can learn from it? Global Education … How the US Stacks Up Over the years, it’s been reported that US students underperform in key subject areas when compared to learners in countries such as Singapore, China, South Korea, and Finland. Oftentimes these global rankings are derived from standardized tests administered through the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). PISA assesses students ..read more

Are you concerned that your child isn’t confident in their academic abilities? Or that their learning challenges are causing them to lose confidence in themselves? Do you fear that low self-esteem will negatively impact them academically and/or socially? If so, you are not alone. In working with families, we commonly hear from parents that their child isn’t confident in their knowledge or abilities. This is important to address, as self-confidence is a critical factor in our happiness and well-being. It helps us manage emotions, build relationships, face changes and challenges, navigate social ..read more

Does it seem to you like everything is more costly these days? If so, you’re not alone. With the financial challenges of the past couple of years (COVID, inflation, general economic uncertainty, etc.), money is tight for many families. Given that, private tutoring for your learner may seem like a “nice to have” that can wait. However there are significant benefits to investing in quality tutoring for your young child sooner rather than later. Tutoring Can Benefit Young Learners Early intervention is quicker and actually less expensive in the long run. When you get an early start on tutoring ..read more

Is your child a reluctant reader? Does he or she dislike reading? Have they always struggled with reading – perhaps it just never really “caught on”? Are you concerned they are falling behind or may be unprepared for future grades as the schoolwork (and the reading assignments) get more challenging? If so, Fit Learning can help get your reluctant reader back on track. Fit’s science-based method has been proven effective in helping students take their reading skills to the next level. Plus, we make learning fun, because reading should be enjoyable for kids and not something to be dreaded. Readi ..read more

Are you concerned that your young learner may not be ready for school? Have you heard about Fit Learning’s Lil Fits curriculum and wondered if your child is at the right age for enrollment? Curious about what types of skills are needed before signing up for pre-K coaching? (In other words, how young is too young?) Nearly every day, it seems there is media coverage about the importance of school readiness for children. The stakes are high and so, understandably, this can be a source of anxiety for parents who want to set up their student for success. Many families have found Fit Learning’s Lil ..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 the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, it may be a sign that your child has executive functioning issues. Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child defines executive function and self-regulation ..read more

Is the plan for your learner to attend a private school? Is your student preparing to take the ISEE, SSAT, or another entrance exam? Are you wondering whether they are truly ready for an admission test?  If so, Fit Learning’s science-based method is an excellent resource for private school exam prep. Not only is Fit’s approach effective and fun, but it boosts students’ self-confidence, which is important for success on entrance exams and in other testing environments. Private School Entrance Exams For some learners and families, attending a private school is an important goal for the futu ..read more