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Kids on the Yard

Kids on the Yard Educational Company, For Their Future, For Their Growth Inspiring Personal Growth! We offer 21st-Century Whole Child Tutoring Approach In-Person & Online for Pre-K through College years plus Adults! Our tutoring program focuses on personalized one-on-one tutoring, Homeschool Programs/Teachers, School Support, Homework Help, Academic Coaching Programs, SEL Life Coaching for Children and Families, and Educational Therapists/Specialists. "Because life happens on the yard and in the

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7 Reasons Why Goal-Setting is Important for Success

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2022/01/28

Goals-setting is the process of taking active steps towards achieving the desired outcome. Goals-setting is the process of taking active steps towards achieving the desired outcome. Our lives depend on how well we set goals, without which we cannot thrive as human beings. Like in other areas of life, goal-setting is crucial to academic success. […]

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Parent’s Point of View #139: Effective Ways to...

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2022/01/27

Dear math, grow up and start solving your problems! This internet meme clearly expresses how much some students detest math. These kids are not to blame since math homework can be quite tricky and complex. Some educators argue that math homework can be burdening or time-consuming, especially for parents who lack essential math skills. However, […]

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How Does a Parent Find Their Best-Fit Tutors for...

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2022/01/26

Elementary school years involve a lot of learning and a large schoolwork load. Students learn how to read, write, and understand complex content learning material. Besides regular class subjects, they learn other important lessons such as collaboration, motivation, hard work, and accomplishment. Elementary school students are also taught how to handle life challenges such as […]

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Parent’s Point of View #109: Should I Prepare My...

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2022/01/25

The application of standardized tests in schools has become more popular today than ever before. Standardized tests are designed to measure the progress of each child based on their grade level. As a parent, you may feel confused and unable to prepare your child for the tests, but don’t worry because you are not alone. […]

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Effective Tips and Activities to Improve Your Kid’s...

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2022/01/25

“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” –Ralph G. Nichols Do you find yourself yelling now and then to get your children’s attention? Are there times you are talking to yourself since your child’s attention keeps drifting […]

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Parent’s Point of View #107: Should I Prepare My...

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2022/01/24

Standardized tests play a significant role in United State’s public schools. The federal law requires kids from grade three to eight to take standardized tests annually to assess their knowledge in math and reading. However, the idea of using the same tests on younger kids, especially Pre-K kids, is still unfamiliar and somehow controversial in […]

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23rd January, National Handwriting Day!

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2022/01/21

“You may not be able to read a doctor’s handwriting and prescription, but you’ll notice his bills are neatly typewritten.” — Earl Wilson. Handwriting is both a modern-day and ancient tool of expressing language that leaves a lasting trace after communication. National Handwriting Day encourages us to express our thoughts through penmanship. While technology facilitates fast and efficient ways of communication across the world, there is […]

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How you Encourage Positive Peer Relationships!

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2022/01/20

“Show me your friends, and I will show you who you are.” – Greek Proverb. As kids develop, they begin to value and spend more time with their friends than with their parents or other family members. These relations can provoke either positive or negative social skills that persist throughout the children’s lives. Positive peer […]

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Why Do Students Procrastinate? Practical Solutions...

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2022/01/19

“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”- Benjamin Franklin. Procrastination happens when people put off or avoid doing an important thing. It is among the most significant challenges students face when learning. Procrastination does not always happen due to laziness. Instead, it occurs when students dread or fear completing a challenging task. To get around the negative […]

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How do you Fit Tutoring into Your Busy Household?

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2022/01/18

Being a parent in today’s fast-paced modern world is not easy, let alone fitting in a tutoring program. While your house may be a whirlwind of activities, you still have a responsibility for your child’s education. Through tutoring, your child makes progress in areas they have been struggling in and helps to bridge existing learning […]

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What Does It Mean for a School to Support the “Whole...

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2022/01/17

Every parent desires their children to have a bright and prosperous future. However, preparing your child for a successful future requires more than just good grades. It involves life skills. At Kids on the Yard, we use the whole-child learning approach to equip students with skills to tackle life’s demands and long-term success. Addressing 21st-century […]

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Parent’s Point of View #123: Reading Under the Common...

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2022/01/16

Reading is a significant focus in the third grade. Third graders use reading in all their learning aspects and it is applied in all their school subjects. Teachers expect third graders and beyond to read chapters and lessons independently and later discuss them in class. As such, decoding and fluency are highly emphasized since children […]

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Parent’s Point of View #118: How to Support my 5th...

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2022/01/14

By the time your child gets to the fifth grade, they understand that writing is a process that requires research, revision, and feedback. They learn how to review and improve their work and respond to their friend’s work. Parents should understand the standard writing common core to help their kids meet their grade-level expectations successfully. […]

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10 Amazing Tips to Help your Child with their Writing...

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2022/01/11

A common trend indicates that kids perform better when parents take an active role in their assignments, homework, and general academic work. This involvement demonstrates that what they are doing is critical to their parents. So, while you don’t have to spend hours sitting with your child writing assignments, you can depict your support by […]

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What Type of Learner Is Your Child?

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2022/01/10

Different children have different learning styles based on their learning process and ability to retain information. For example, young children learn through meaningful hands-on experiences that include moving, doing, and touching. Children also learn through hearing and seeing. You can determine your child’s learning by identifying their strengths and preferences. The primary learning styles include: […]

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????Merry Christmas ???? Happy Holidays ???? Happy...

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2021/12/24

For nearly two decades, Kids on the Yard has grown beyond a passion project supporting my own students in my classroom to a nationwide company and have gained legs worldwide. But for many years, it was just me! I call Kids on the Yard, my grateful surprise from the Heavens above.

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Why Do Students Struggle With Math?

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2021/12/19

Mathematics has also earned a reputation for being the most challenging subject in school. However, there are two types of people, those who love math and those that hate and struggle with math. Then some students suffer from math anxiety, making it hard for them to excel in the subject regardless of how much they […]

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How to Teach a Child to Read in 5 Simple Steps

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2021/12/18

Teaching your child to read begins at birth when you introduce them to pre-literacy skills. However, they officially learn to read when they are between 5 and 7 years old. Literacy is a critical component for any adult; therefore, the most outstanding achievement for your child to accomplish is learning “how to read” and then […]

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8 Fun Activities to Improve Your Child’s Spelling Skills

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2021/12/17

Learning spelling skills through fun activities is a game-changer for struggling spellers! Use the following fun activities to help your child improve their spelling skills. Rhymes and Raps One of the best ways to ensure that your child learns more spelling skills is to engage them beyond the classroom. Your child may learn and understand […]

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25 Holiday Writing Prompts for Kids

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2021/12/16

The holiday season is here, and it is so much fun! With all the festivities, traditional foods, and cultural celebrations that come with holidays, holiday journaling can be the icing on the cake! Holiday journaling brings more holiday excitement and holiday spirit while at the same time giving children the opportunity to write about real-life […]

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