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Everyone has a great story to tell! Here’s how to harness the incredible power of descriptive language when telling stories to your kids. Storytelling vs. reading Before we start, it’s important to recognize the difference between telling a story...

Can students really increase their grades by making tiny modifications to their weekly routine? Yes! Here are 5 small habit changes for students that can have a big impact. 1. Keep an effective planner. We recommend every student keep an organized...

Students all have different ways in which they learn best, and many prefer hearing a concept explained as opposed to reading about it. Here are effective study strategies for auditory learners! Learning styles First, a quick refresher on learning...

What are some ways parents can demonstrate the relevance of the academic concepts their kids are being taught in school? Here are 4 tips on how to tailor learning to your student’s interests! One of the best ways to engage students is to show how their...

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,...

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?...

Roald Day Dahl is on September 13th! Here are Tutor Doctor’s top 5 picks for Roald Dahl books with film adaptations.5. James and the Giant Peach (1996)Younger children will especially enjoy this animated musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic, James...