How long will my child need tutoring?
By Chantale Alvaer, founder and teacher As parents, we all ask ourselves this crucial question: how long will my child need one-on-one tutoring? As every child is unique, the answer is not so simple. But we’re here to guide you through this educational journey. This is a common question among parents considering tutoring for their […]
Managing electronic devices – a real challenge!
Whether we like it or not, our modern, wired daily lives are forcing us to manage our screen time intelligently. We need to be aware that these devices, large or small, pose real dangers to the brains of growing children. Despite their innocuous appearance, they can, like all addictions, hinder and even block a child’s […]
Vacation homework: is it too much to ask of your child?
Summer courses By Chantale Alvaer, founder of SOSteacher and teacher A school year is a demanding one, and our youngsters always look forward to June! Especially when the sun and the smell of vacation are in the air. What about what your youngster has learned during this period? Will he or she remember all the […]
How do you prepare your child for kindergarten?
Kindergarten By Philippe Caron M.A., SOSteacher tutor and kindergarten teacher at the Centre de services scolaires de Montréal (CSSDM). As a preschool teacher, I’m regularly asked how to prepare my child for kindergarten. Over the years, I’ve noticed that this transition can be a source of anxiety and even stress for parents. Over the […]
All you need to know about tutoring
With the growing importance of education in today’s society, the word tutoring is becoming more and more part of our everyday vocabulary. Whether in a school context, through a government aid measure or through a private company, requests for this kind of service have exploded. Although we all have some idea of the broad outlines, […]
How do I choose the right tutoring service?
How do I choose the right tutoring service? By Chantale Alvaer, teacher and founder of SOSteacher and Teaching forward There is a wide range of tutoring services available to students. Many parents have difficulty distinguishing tutoring from homework help. However, these are very different services that will have a different impact on their child’s […]
Establish routines that feel good!
Routines that feel good! By Audrey Thauvette, psychoeducator A child’s day rhymes with “metro, work, bedtime”. Between waking up, breakfast, school, daycare, extracurricular activities, homework, bath time, family time and bedtime, children lead a hectic lifestyle. Fortunately, a number of daily routines (sleep, meals, hygiene care) repeated in the same order every day can […]
Tips and tricks to make homework time easier
Homework time By Audrey Thauvette, psychoeducator and blogger at SOSteacher Homework time quickly becomes a nightmare for many parents. Finding ways to make homework time easier is becoming a necessity to promote learning as well as the family climate. My child is easily distracted and has difficulty concentrating. Here are a few tips: […]
Tutoring: is it for my child?
Tutoring can be a great tool for your child’s success, but is it right for him or her? Here are a few reasons why your child may need one of our wonderful tutoring team members: Learning disabilities and difficulties Some young people have learning disabilities, such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysorthographia or dyscalculia. In some cases, […]
What is tutoring?
What is tutoring? Tutoring, according to its Latin root, “tutor”, means “one who guards, one who protects, curator”. (Dictionary of the Académie française [1694]) The role of the tutor has long been one of protection and support, for all sorts of good reasons! How do you define tutoring today? Today, tutoring is much […]