I am an avid reader, it is what I choose to do as a form of self care. I love getting lost in different worlds and learning about new cultures and stepping out of my comfort zone.

I have picked a few books to read this summer to help with my job as a tutor as well as my job as a mom to 3 girls. Keep reading to find out what I will be reading this summer, and feel free to join me.

I love a good summer reading challenge and today I am bringing you some fun printable pages for a summer reading challenge. Summer reading challenges are fun ways to get kids excited about reading. They can also motivate students to read more and to read different types of books.

Today’s post is information about several different summer reading programs, many of these programs offer incentive for the number of books completed.

Summer slide is also known as summer learning loss and it refers to the decline in academic skills that students experience during summer break when kids are not in school.

Teacher appreciation week is the first full week of May every year. This year (2025) teacher appreciation week is from May 5 - May 9. This is a week set aside to give parents, students and school staff the opportunity to recognize the hard work of teachers.

Registration for summer tutoring is now open!

Many of our students will be taking first semester exams in the coming days. I have put together a list of tips to help those students prepare for those finals.

A new month brings a new batch of book recommendations. January is usually cold and dreary and if your luck it’s also snowy! January also brings us Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a presidential inauguration and my favorite, the start of Girl Scout Cookie Season!

Kick off January with some reading challenges!

There are a lot of interchangeable terms used to describe what sight words are. What is the difference between sight words, high frequency words, irregular words, and heart words.

Here are some books to read this October.

A question I hear from parents all of the time is how do I know if my child needs a tutor? As parents we make every effort to help and support our kids, but sometimes you also need help. I have compiled a list of seven signs your child might need a tutor.

Back To school Tips

We are about a week away from public school starting and I don't know about you but all of my normal systems have taken a back seat to the freedom of summer. So here are some tips to help you and your kids get back into school mode. When things go smoothly, kids feel more confident and ready to learn.