Dyslexia Early Detection? Wilson Tutors at FES Can Help!

A recent wave in the education arena has been early detection for dyslexia and the ensuing need for qualified educators to aid those struggling with dyslexia. In the past, some hesitated to use the term dyslexia when addressing individual student’s needs. However, recent years have shown a significant increase in

Disconnect… to Connect!

We’ve all seen the commercials – the mom who has to turn off the wifi just to enjoy a family meal without distraction, the dad whose kids sit on the couch playing games or looking at their phones until he shuts down their data usage, and the advertisement for unlimited

SUMMER CAMP SERIES 1: Tips for Avoiding the “Summer Slide”

We’ve likely all heard the phrase “the summer slide”: that phenomenon where kids tend to forget by September what they knew in May! Research has shown some startling statistics regarding declining reading and math skills over the summer months: When kids don’t read, they show a 25% loss of reading

All I Really Need to Know I Learned In… Study Skills?

I’m sure most of us have heard of Robert Fulghum’s book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. If we haven’t read the book, we’ve likely seen some of the various spinoffs: all I need to know I learned from a teacher; all I need to know

Study Skills

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.” Mark Twain As we approach this season with its busyness and hectic pace, sometimes the task list seems daunting and overwhelming

How Study Skills Can Help With Test Taking

With final exams ahead, it is important to know how study skills and tutoring can really highlight and make test taking easier. Because of this, it is important to find tutors that can help students maximize their study skills. This helps with planning, organizing, and problem solving, all of which

Executive Function and the Importance of Study Skills

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