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Your Child Needs Summer School: Now What?

Published on Dec 20, 2015

Are you exploring different ways for your child to get help with reading over the summer? Then take a look at these 5 options. One of those options, online reading tutoring may be a good fit for you.

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YOUR CHILD NEEDS SUMMER SCHOOL

NOW WHAT?
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OPTIONS FOR HELP IN THE SUMMER

  • Summer school
  • Summer Library Program
  • Tutoring
  • Skype Tutoring
  • Help your child
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SUMMER SCHOOL

OPTION #1
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SUMMER SCHOOL BENEFITS

  • Smaller class size
  • Certified staff
  • No summer learning loss
  • Affordable
  • Interventions based on school curriculum
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SUMMER SCHOOL DISADVANTAGE

  • Kids don't like summer school
  • Won't close the gap
  • Vacation time may interfere
  • Not trying something new
  • Child's self -esteem may decrease
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LIBRARY

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM
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BENEFITS OF SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM

  • Offers educational shows
  • Motivates kids to read
  • Kids get rewarded for reading
  • Self-selected reading
  • Connect with friends
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DISADVANTAGES OF LIBRARY PROGRAM

  • Initially motivated, but lose steam
  • No instruction
  • Kids can pick books that are too hard
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HELP YOUR CHILD

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RESOURCES

  • 31 Days to Become a Better Reader
  • Kindle
  • Library
  • Reading apps
  • Read with your child
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DISADVANTAGES OF HELPING

  • Kids can be resistant
  • Complain about reading
  • Pushes them away from reading
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TUTORING

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TUTORING BENEFITS

  • Ratio is one to one in most cases
  • Instruction is based on student need
  • Less time needed to get quicker results
  • Student choice over reading material
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TUTORING DISADVANTAGES

  • May not be able to afford it
  • Need to select a tutor that gets results
  • Some tutors don't have experience teaching
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ONLINE TUTORING

OPTION #5
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ONLINE TUTORING BENEFITS

  • Same benefits as regular tutoring
  • Kids love technology
  • No need to travel
  • You can relax or do chores
  • Tutor can come with you wherever you are
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ONLINE TUTORING DISADVANTAGES

  • Once in a while connection problems
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION

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BEST OPTION

  • Choose a combination
  • Look at your finances
  • Give your child some choices
  • Get a free assessment
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WWW.THESKYPINGREADINGTUTOR.COM

JOANNE KAMINSKI

Joanne Kaminski

http://www.theskypingreadingtutor.com