As we start to plan for the summer, part of our job as tutors is to narrow down the math expectations that will be most beneficial to review. We have written out the foundational skills as checklists for students to use with their parents. The majority are based on the Number Sense strand of the… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Grade: Focused Math Skills
Category: Learning Resources
Learning at Home
There are so many educational companies and websites that are providing free resources or new videos for at home learning during this time. As educators, we have found this incredibly helpful and generous, and also a little overwhelming! We have put together this short list of ideas for both on and off screen activities. Most… Continue reading Learning at Home
Orton-Gillingham Makes Sense
I don’t think I was taught phonics in school, or if I was, I didn’t understand it. I can read, albeit at a slow speed, and my spelling is excellent but I’ve struggled with unfamiliar words my entire life. Even in university, I rarely read an entire article or assigned textbook chapter. I often justified… Continue reading Orton-Gillingham Makes Sense