The Libby App is a priceless tool that many people are completely unaware of, and it could be a game changer for struggling readers. I was at our local library this month and the librarian and I typically chat about all sorts of things. She knows I support struggling readers and writers and she asked me if I knew about the Libby App. I didn't, so she took the time to go over it and I was convinced that THIS could be another tool to help support my students. I sat on the information wondering...
about 10 hours ago • 1 min read
Mother Goose might be old fashioned, but it really does something for kids. Let's dive into this and consider reading Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes to kids. Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes I remember the day I started the book The Key to Rhondo by Emily Rodda to my students. I was teaching a fifth grade class at a local public school and I had just purchased the book from the Scholastic Book Fair. The Key to Rondo by Emily Rodda As I was reading the book and introducing the characters, most of my...
6 days ago • 1 min read
We have another NEW student joining the Learning Squad! June is the perfect time to get additional support for reading, writing, and spelling challenges. Last week, I had a fomer student of mine reach out inquiring about services for her child. After a phone conversation we were both convinced that I could help support her son on his learning path. I was so excited to hear the mom's voice. She is all grown up now, but she is someone I am excited to support. She knows her son needs help and...
10 days ago • 1 min read
The Kids are home and the first thing you hear is, "I'm bored..." It can feel overwhelming! Here are some quick wins for parents! 1.) Throw a box together with old recyclables that the kids can use for art time. Add any tools you will allow them to use such as scissors, tape, glue, ribbon, crayons, markers, paints and paint brushes. Designate an area they are allowed to create in. When they get bored, encourage them to go to the create space and use their imagination! A GREAT book to read to...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Are you struggling to get your child into a good book? Here are this week's picks for fun summer reading! I went to two libraries this week and found a wide variety of books for the different learners I support. The kids loved the selection and I thought you would too! I have been on a mission to share fun books with the students I support in my reading tutoring practice. I went live this week on YouTube and shared 18 books that your kids can find at your local libary. I wanted to share it...
16 days ago • 1 min read
🙋🏻♀️Hello, to our Wonderful Families! Are you busy working on your summer 📆schedule and feeling overwhelmed? I remember how crazy things used to feel during the summer and just thinking about how I was going to fit ONE more thing in felt 😜 overwhelming. It was almost paralyzing. I knew the kids had to run from here to there, and basically everywhere! Two of my own children needed supported with 🗣️speech services and I hired a local Speech Pathologist to help them manage their speech issues...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Summer Tutoring REALLY Works! I have worked with countless kids and what parents tell me ALL of the time is that they are SO GLAD they signed up for summer tutoring! It makes a huge difference as they enter the next school year. I wanted to share some actual benefits your child will have by participating in summer tutoring. At Tutoring with Sheryl, we focus on reading, writing, and spelling. So, what's in it for your child? Well it is FUN and ENGAGING, BUT... it will also do this: ✨Prevents...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Are you stuck when it comes to lesson planning? Let's chat about the struggles parents have when planning their homeschool lesson plans. Every homeschool parent I have supported has mentioned to me that they just feel stuck and overwhelmed when it comes to planning their child's weekly lessons. I can totally understand the frustration! After all, I was a classroom teacher for a VERY long time and sometimes it almost felt paralyzing to sit down and do long term plans, and sometimes just doing...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Why do children struggle with their writing? This is an age-old question many educators like myself have been facing for a long time. Parents want answers and educators work hard to give them the answers. But, writing takes a LOT of effort. When we ask our children to write there is a lot going on. 👉🏻They need to come up with their idea and store it in their head. This involves their working memory. When kids are struggling with any task due to a learning problem such as Dyslexia, this will...
2 months ago • 1 min read
