About tutor1235
Hi! I'm an educational consultant, tutor and writer living in southwestern Michigan with my wonderful husband and nearly-grown children. I've been teaching and tutoring for nearly 30 years and do a lot of volunteer work for Scouts and church-mostly working with kids. I hope you'll drop by my websites or pop me off an email-I love to make new friends!!Website: http://www.allinfoaboutreading.com
Posts by tutor1235
Getting ‘Test’-y with Kids
By tutor1235 on June 5, 2009
You don’t have to lose your temper to get testy with your kids. In fact, getting testy can be a good thing. It’s actually a great study tactic. Have your student design a test that covers content material, and you will help him or her {read more}
By tutor1235 on June 5, 2009
Put Your Whiteboard to Work
By tutor1235 on April 13, 2009
Many of us have whiteboards around the house for family notes, calendar reminders and general usage, but don’t overlook them as powerful educational tools! Whiteboards are key to many activities and games that help children learn.
An Alternative {read more}
By tutor1235 on April 13, 2009
Fraction Action
By tutor1235 on March 10, 2009
Help students practice simplifying fractions with a simple card game.
First, create or purchase a deck of blank cards (2.5″ x 3.5″ works well).
You’ll need something to write with that won’t show through the backs of the {read more}
By tutor1235 on March 10, 2009
Online Resources for Algebra Students
By tutor1235 on February 17, 2009
It’s finally happened. Your high schooler has surpassed your ability to help with math. Whether you homeschool or simply need to find assistance with a tricky homework problem, you need good, reliable resources to find help with algebra fast.
The internet {read more}
By tutor1235 on February 17, 2009
Recycled Learning: Calendars
By tutor1235 on February 2, 2009
This year, don’t toss those old calendar pages into the trash at the end of the month! Instead, use them as a springboard for a wealth of educational opportunities. You can build math skills and practice written expression with calendar pages.
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By tutor1235 on February 2, 2009
Reading Comprehension Activity
By tutor1235 on January 21, 2009
For many children, active learning activities are the most meaningful. Now you can provide reading comprehension practice to children on the move with a Treasure Trail! You can tailor this activity to suit your child’s age and stage. You {read more}
By tutor1235 on January 21, 2009
Snow Wonder
By tutor1235 on January 17, 2009
In the fuss and worry about driving and shoveling, we adults tend to forget just how fascinating the fluffy white stuff is for young people. Next time it snows in your area, take a few minutes to enjoy this miracle of creation with your children. {read more}
By tutor1235 on January 17, 2009
Make a Giant Gameboard
By tutor1235 on January 15, 2009
Every kid knows that bigger is better and more impressive! You can tap into this intrinsic motivational key by creating a Giant Gameboard to use when your children need to review or study basic facts before a test. And who knows? Once your children {read more}
By tutor1235 on January 15, 2009
Video Scavenger Hunts
By tutor1235 on January 14, 2009
Worried that your children are watching too many videos and DVDs?
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! You can take this worrisome habit and turn it into a positive educational experience. Incidentally, it’s also a wonderful {read more}
By tutor1235 on January 14, 2009
It All Adds Up – A Math Game
By tutor1235 on January 13, 2009
If your child needs to practice addition, here is the perfect game.
You will need a collection of number cards from 1 to 10. It’s good to have at least two of each number, and it’s better to have more. You can also include larger numbers, fractions, {read more}
By tutor1235 on January 13, 2009
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