Anxiety can be a harmful distraction. Have kids focus on a happy time or place to help them relax.
Archives for September 2009
Advice From ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Gifted, Special Ed, Homework & Test Prep Tutors
ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, autism, gifted, special ed, homework & test prep are topics you may need help with. If you need advice, please ask.
Welcome
Welcome new members from Twitter and Facebook throughout Massachusetts and the world. Check back often for the latest free education info.
Exhaustion
If your child is tired after school or sports, a short nap can quickly energize a person. A refreshed student can easily tackle homework.
MCAS Update
MA has raised MCAS 10th grade English & math passing score from 220 to 240 to graduate. This will hurt kids all over from Boston to Weston.
Special Ed Tutoring & School Trick
Special ed students with ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s and autism may need to take breaks in school to keep focus. This trick helps with homework too.
Homework Tutoring Organization Tip
Make sure correct textbooks are brought home. Try to obtain a separate copy for school and one for home. That way all homework can be done.
Pressure
Some feel pressure to excel at all costs. Outbursts, irritability, fighting, head/stomach aches & insomnia may mean anxiety. Be supportive!
Scheduling For Private In Home Tutoring
Y3K Tutor In Your Home now scheduling in Brookline, Dover, Natick, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley and Weston MA. Tutoring times fill up fast.
Needham Public Library – Needham MA
Y3K Tutor In Your Home always tries to give back to the community whenever we can. One example of this is our strong support of the Needham Public Library. We have donated several new books to their circulating collection. Some of the many titles we have donated include:
- Return of the Jedi
- The Truth About Bats
- Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Rock Solid
- Steve Austin: The Stone Cold Story
- Dancin’ with Hanson
- Hanson: The Official Book
- Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom
This is our way of saying thank you to the great people of Needham, MA for their continued support of Y3K Tutor In Your Home.