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When talking to Sofia’s mother Courtney, Courtney mentioned to us how helpful being able to communicate with Sophia’s tutor was. Besides general communication, Sofia’s tutor Ariel was kept in the loop about Sofia’s struggles with math which helped Ariel plan specific lessons and provide more focused support that made all the difference! ⭐️ By speaking to Sofia’s mom herself, Ariel learned the specific math areas Sofia struggled in. Courtney knew of Sofia’s struggles with divi

By the time December rolls around, it’s possible for any child, student, or adult to reach their maximum work management and become burnt out. The arrival of the holidays, tests, extracurriculars and even cold weather can drain us mentally and physically. Luckily, our time off is a perfect opportunity to recharge our bodies. ❄️🧘 “Recharging” doesn’t mean taking on more responsibilities. Recharging should remind us what accomplishments we’ve achieved and what future steps we

While there’s many ways to tackle homework, the framework known as “ I do, we do, you do ” has evidentially helped the more than 50 kids the team of Smarts4Hearts has tutored. Step 1: “I do” The first part is teaching your student the “How to” of solving the work and walking them through your thinking process. Step 2: “We do” Before letting your student try on their own, try a similar problem together! This time, let them lead, and if they are still struggling, here is the ti

Tutors and babysitters! Getting ready for your first meeting with a family? Make sure to go through this checklist before you begin! 📋 Schedule a meeting with the family! Have questions ready before the meeting and get ready to take notes. Display confidence on the call! Ask child questions about themself! Ex: What games are you into?, Do you play any sports?, etc. Assure the family that you’ll be focusing on the topics that the student needs improving on. You got this! ⭐️

Homework can be tough, not just mentally but physically as well. But no need to worry, because the Smarts4Heart team has 3 simple yet effective solutions that are beneficial for any student/parent to know! Read these 3 below: Movement … can reduce stress and encourage focus. An easy example is a quick walk or dance break before starting any work! 🕺 Pomodoro technique … splits homework into short 25 minute blocks with 5 minute breaks in between each block to avoid any burno

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When it comes to tutoring, the Smarts4Heart team is strongly prepped to work with all children—including the shy ones! Our tutors understand that not all children express themselves easily—but they also understand that there are various ways to work with quiet learners. 🙌 📚😁 During tutoring sessions, our tutors use these 3 tools to develop children’s speech confidence: Starting with simple prompts : asking students to read aloud and ask questions helps them feel comfortabl

💬 During a chat with Tracy, a mom of a fifth grader who's been part of the Smarts4Heart community for nearly two years, she shared some of the usual hurdles she had faced in making sure her child had a great tutoring experience. Before joining Smarts4Heart, Tracy states that homework was a challenge for her daughter, Sabrina. Like many kids, Sabrina preferred to work with a young, bright, and energetic high school student rather than a parent. Before meeting with a tutor fro

🍬 Halloween is right around the corner! This Friday , October 31st , Smarts4Heart will be hosting a table at the East Midtown Partnership’s Halloween Fair. Join us or stop by from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sunrise on East 56th Street during your trick-or-treating journey to paint a spooky pumpkin and enjoy some candy! 🍭 Not only will there be sweets, crafts, and toys — but members from the Smart4Hearts team as well! 🎨 We look forward to making your halloween extra special

🤔 A good sitter keeps an eye on kids. A Smarts4Heart sitter helps kids feel safe, while keeping them engaged, happy, and willing to learn! So, what’s the difference between a passive sitter and a proactive one? A passive sitter does the following… 🥴👎 Sits on the couch scrolling Lets kids watch TV all night Ignores family routines Leaves you in the dark Just “keeps an eye” Meanwhile a proactive sitter … 🤩👍 Plays with kids Limits screen time Follows your rules Keeps you

👋 Hey parents! Diving deeper into the school year, one of our goals is to emphasize not only the services we provide, but the positive impacts your children benefit from! The skills your child builds may not be obvious at first, but with time your children definitely gain perspective with each session and their tutor/babysitter. Speaking up 🗣️ You may not know it, but children are very expressive no matter their personality. Whether they’re shy or super outgoing, they will

Hey there, parents! As the new school year kicks into gear, finding the right babysitter or caretaker can feel like a huge task. You...