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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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Free Online Tutoring Resources

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/12/12

Many online resources can offer your child free tutoring services. Most of these platforms provide homework help but may also pair your child with a tutor for free sessions. Below are some of the free tutoring resources you may want to consider. Public Libraries Most public libraries partner with various tutoring services to offer your […]

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Unsatisfactory Report Card – How to Support Your Child!

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/12/10

UNSATISFACTORY Report Card and How to Support your Child! Nothing affects a parent more than witnessing their child’s distress due to poor performance in school. Every parent reacts differently due to the stress, and some respond with frustration while others offer comfort and hope. Regardless as a parent, our first thought after we have allowed […]

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Parent’s Point of View #120: How to Support Your...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/12/03

Are you aware that your child is preparing for a major leap? Fifth grade is the last year of elementary school and a time when your child begins to prepare for the middle school transition. It is also a time when they cement the skills learned in the lower grades. Fifth graders build on prior […]

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Parent’s Point of View #119: What is 5th Grade...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/12/01

5th grade it is! And guess what? Your child is about to become a better reader! Fifth graders face more reading sophistication and complexity, which helps them acquire a strong literacy. They are also introduced to complex language arts lessons that improve their reading comprehension and reading fluency. The main language strands for fifth graders’ […]

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Parent’s Point of View #122: Writing Skills Under the...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/11/17

Third grade is a great learning level for your child! It is a place of beautiful discoveries and soul-shaping challenges. It is also a time when your child is most adventurous as they learn to love and embrace new experiences. It is incredible how optimistic most third graders are, making learning fun and more accommodating. […]

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Parent’s Point of View #121: Critical Math Skills for...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/11/13

Fourth-grade math focuses on addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Students apply the four operations in solving multi-step word problems that involve multi-digit numbers. In addition, the math program improves student’s understanding of fractions, including ordering fractions and equal fractions. Fourth graders also learn how to add and subtract fractions with similar denominators, multiply fractions with […]

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Stay Positive – Stay Healthy

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/11/01

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn The term “positivity” is gaining popularity in today’s world. Still, not everyone understands it and knows its impact on our health, day-to-day quality of life, and overall well-being. To stay positive is to be self-aware and in touch with our feelings but, […]

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Parent’s Point of View Homeschool #116: How To...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/30

While it is estimated that 20% of learners experience reading disabilities ????, it is hard to separate 2nd-grade readers with reading disabilities from those that require more practice. ???? Reading challenges are common amongst 2nd graders since, at this level, they confront complex texts with limited pictures.????

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Parent’s Point of View #112:How to Improve My 6th...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/28

Sixth grade is your child’s first year of middle school. The middle school journey may bring a lot of excitement, changes, and, unfortunately, challenges. The grade’s reading curriculum prepares students for higher learning and career. Students read texts in different genres, including drama, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They also read more nonfiction texts to prepare […]

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Parent’s Point of View Homeschool #117: How to...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/24

The first-grade level is an exciting and magical time in your child’s education. It is a time they develop and grow skills they learned in kindergarten and preschool. At this level, your child also experiences excellent improvement and growth in math and reading. First-grade math grows from just counting to addition and subtraction, while they […]

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Why Teachers are the Best Tutors for your Child

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/21

While private tutors and teachers aim to facilitate, encourage, and aid learning, there are distinct differences in their responsibilities and roles. Teachers play a significant role in your child’s education despite working in classrooms with up to 30 students. They are trained in instructional and pedagogy methods, making it easy to deliver content to a […]

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Parent’s Point of View: #106: How Is Math Related to...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/16

Reading and mathematics are inseparable. This is because communication cannot be successful without a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols. Universal communication includes sharing information, data, and ideas, which comprises both reading and math. Early reading and mathematics skills facilitate later success both in school and in career life. Notably, the aspects of reading and […]

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How Social-Emotional Learning Helps Children Succeed...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/16

According to CASEL, Social Emotional-Learning (SEL) is a significant part of human development and education. SEL is a process through which children and adults acquire and apply knowledge, attitudes, and skills to develop healthy identities, and emotions, achieve collective and personal goals, show and express empathy, establish supportive relationships and make decisions responsibly (CASEL, 2021). […]

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Should I Prepare My Child for State Standardized...

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/13

Standard testing is a testing method created, distributed, and scored similarly to all students. The testing method became popular after the enactment of No Child Left Behind in 2001. This is a US Congress Act that requires schools to perform well on standardized tests to continue getting support and funding from the federal government. Nevertheless, […]

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Why You Should Care (A Lot) About a School’s Curriculum

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2021/10/11

If you want to know a person’s character, look at their friends. If you want to know a school, look at its curriculum. A school’s curriculum says a lot about the level and type of education it offers and its objectives about your child’s overall growth. The problem begins if you don’t know what makes […]

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Why Do So Many Students Hate Math?

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/10

“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” – Shakuntala Devi. Does your child dread and whine during math lessons and homework? Do you fight over math homework more than all the other subjects? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. “I hate math!” […]

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Top 5 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/08

“Teachers have three loves: love of LEARNING, love of LEARNERS, and the love of BRINGING the first TWO LOVES together.” Scott Hayden. Teachers are sometimes seen or referred to as superheroes because of their perseverance and dedication to children. A teacher goes to great heights to ensure that your child learns and develops academically, emotionally, […]

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Making SAT/ACT Prep Simpler With Kids on the Yard

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/05

Are you feeling lost, not knowing how to assist your child in effectively preparing for the SAT or ACT? I understand your plight since SAT or ACT prep requires proper preparation and the best possible study partner. Most parents panic when their children sit for SAT/ACT due to their limitations in handling that exam level. […]

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Standardized Testing Pros and Cons

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2021/10/02

There is an ongoing national debate about standardized tests. Some people feel that the testing method does not correlate well with actual learning, and neither does it mirror the actual capability of a child (Buckley, Letukas & Wildavsky, 2017). A standardized test is a test that provides similar questions to all the test-takers in a […]

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Best Tips on How Your Child Can Study Effectively

Kids on the Yard ·

2021/10/01

Every student can get their desired grades in school: But with the application of the right study skills. Nothing hurts a parent more than watching their child try hard to improve their grades and academic gains unsuccessfully. I am talking about a child passionate about school, enjoys their classes, relates well with classmates, loves their […]

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