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The Importance of Critical Thinking for Young Minds

We hear about the importance of “critical thinking skills” all the time, but why exactly are these skills so heavily prioritized with students? Read on to learn more about the importance of critical thinking for young minds. Skills for...

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4 Strategies for Keeping Kids Engaged Over the Winter Break

Parents are often concerned that their child spends school vacations either sleeping or staring at a screen. Here are 4 strategies for keeping kids engaged over the winter break! 1. Promote a healthy sleep schedule. As we’ve said before on our blog,...

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How to Tutor Overachieving Students

Many parents are curious if students who are already successful will still benefit from tutoring. Here’s how to tutor overachieving students! 1. Executive skills. Both executive skills as well as “soft” skills are crucial toolsets students will...

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Essentials for Tutoring: What to Bring to Your Tutoring Sessions

Students are often unsure of the classroom materials they will require during tutoring sessions. Here’s our expert guide on what to bring to your tutoring sessions! 1. For younger students, keep it simple. Our best recommendation for younger students?...

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The Ultimate Guide to A Stress-Free Winter Break

The holidays are finally here, and students everywhere are looking forward to a well-deserved break from school! Here’s Tutor Doctor’s ultimate guide to a stress-free winter vacation. 1. Plan out your responsibilities first. Most students will be...

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How Tutors Can Foster Critical Thinking in Children

Developing the skills to think critically, analyze information, and form original ideas are essential tools for students of all ages. Here’s how tutors can help foster critical thinking skills in children! Student-directed learning. One of the core...

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5 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving

Are you ready for turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie? Here are 5 fun facts about Thanksgiving!1. The first Thanksgiving was actually in October!Although we commonly associate the November month with Thanksgiving, the original event took place in October of...

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How Exercise Can Boost Your Learning

We all know exercise is great for our physical health, but the benefits don’t end there! Here’s how exercise can boost your learning. Exercise increases energy levels. Many people assume exercise will tire them out, but this isn’t always the case!...

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Awesome STEM Gifts to Surprise Your Kids for the Holidays

The holiday season has finally arrived! Here are Tutor Doctor’s recommendations for awesome STEM gifts that will surprise your kids and encourage learning.LEGO modelsBuilding blocks have been popular with children for generations. Over the last few years,...

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10 Fun Halloween Terms to Add to Your Vocabulary

The spookiest time of year is upon us! Check out these 10 fun Halloween terms to add to your vocabulary (and impress other trick-or-treaters).1. CandyMany people assume “candy” is an American term because the word “sweets” is commonly used throughout...

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