Little Scholars

Preschool (four and half years old to Kindergarten)

• has difficulty grasping a small writing instrument to make controlled movements
• can’t recognize the letters in their name
• does not speak in complete sentences
• has another diagnosed developmental delay
• demonstrating problems with number concepts

Grades K-5

• difficulty forming letters when writing in print or cursive
• consistently avoids reading activities or complains that reading is too difficult
• has difficulty decoding words
• does not understand what he is reading
• is getting resource help during the school day
• lack of confidence and/or does not attempt new skills
• discrepancy between test scores and daily classroom performance
• struggles with writing assignments
• unable to grasp math concepts
• tutoring has been recommended by your child’s teacher
• needs to be challenged

Now you’ve decided your child may need a tutor, but what should you look for to find the best fit?

What to look for in a good tutor?

• kind and caring person
• dependable
• communicates effectively and easily with child, parents and teachers
• qualified educator
• enjoys working with children
• has a love of learning
• understands learning styles