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Aug 17,2011 | Posted in Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

This summer, my girls and I decided to create an on-going book log to keep track of all the books that we planned to read. The four of us each set our own individual goals and got to work on…

Tagged books, educate, educating, elementary school, Fun learning, in home tutoring, kids book club, private tutoring, read, reading fluency, reading log, summer reading, Teaching, Team Tutor, Unique approaches to learning

Today’s Resource – Fun Finder App!

Aug 16,2011 | Posted in On-Line Educational Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Grab your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch because I have an app for you!
Have you ever heard your child say, “I’m bored” – and you were all out of creative fun, educational ideas? Well those days are over!
Fun…

Tagged educate, educating, education.com, educator, elementary school, fun finder, Fun learning, in home tutoring, on-line learning, private tutoring, Team Tutor, Unique approaches to learning, websites for kids

Monday’s Resource – Starfall.com

Aug 02,2011 | Posted in On-Line Educational Resources by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Starfall.com is a great site that helps and encourages young children as they learn to read. Content is arranged in four main sections that are categorized by reading skill level. Children and parents can select reading games accordingly.
The site’s research-based…

Tagged educate, elementary school, Fun learning, in home tutoring, on-line learning, private tutoring, read, reading, reading fluency, reading level, starfall.com, Teaching, Team Tutor, Unique approaches to learning, websites for kids

Should we turn our SCHOOLS into PRISONS… read on!

May 26,2011 | Posted in State Education Budgets by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

I recently read an article about how a Michigan School Superintendent is pleading the Governor to make his school a prison. I never realized how much money we funnel into the prison system vs. the funds we allocate per student in…

Tagged educate, educating, education vs incarceration, elementary school, Government spending on education, in home tutoring, private tutoring, prsion spending, prsion vs education spending, State Education Budgets, Teaching, Team Tutor, Tutor, tutoring, tutors

Focusing troubles this time of year?

May 19,2011 | Posted in Focus by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

This time of year it’s especially difficult to keep kids focused in the classroom. By mid May most students have checked out and many teachers are holding their own personal countdowns to summer. Homework time is just so hard for…

Tagged Attention span, educate, educating, educator, elementary school, focus in teh classroom, Fun learning, homework, homework help, in home tutoring, private tutoring, spring fever, Teaching, Team Tutor, Tutor, tutoring, Unique approaches to learning

Running + Education = Empowerment

May 17,2011 | Posted in Running by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Today’s academic resource is not one of my typical educational suggestions or products, but a great program that combines two of my passions – education and running! Anyone who knows me knows how committed I am to both endeavors.
Today’s…

Tagged educate, educating, educator, elementary school, empowering girls, Fun learning, girl power, Girls on the Run, girls on track, in home tutoring, private tutoring, run, Teaching, Team Tutor, Unique approaches to learning

Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?

May 11,2011 | Posted in Kindergarten by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

This is the time of year when many parents start to ponder this very question. Even if your child turns five prior to your state’s cut-off date, you may be still be wondering if they are ready. Kindergarten is much…

Tagged Back to School, educate, educating, elementary school, K prep, kinder, kindergarten, Kindergarten readiness, private tutoring, Teaching, Team Tutor, Test Prep

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Good Book!

May 03,2011 | Posted in Reading, Uncategorized by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Check out these great selections for children in kindergarten through 5th grade!
Cinco de Mayo by Mary Dodson-Wade
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Joanne Mattern
Celebrate Cinch de Mayo: with fiestas, music and dance by Carolyn Otto
Cinco de Mayo…

Tagged books, Cinco de Mayo, educate, educating, educator, elementary school, Fun learning, in home tutoring, read, reading, reading fluency, reading level, teacher, Teaching, Team Tutor, Tutor, tutoring, tutors

Reading With My Girls… Love It!!!

Apr 28,2011 | Posted in Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

One of my favorite times of the day is when I put my girls down for the night. And not for what may seem like obvious reasons! I love it so much because the girls and I all read together…

Tagged Bedtime stories, books, educate, educating, elementary school, Fun learning, in home tutoring, private tutoring, read, reading, reading fluency, reading in bed, teach, teacher, Teaching, Team Tutor, Tutor, tutoring

Awesome Educational Websites

Apr 25,2011 | Posted in Learning Resources, Math, On-Line Educational Resources, On-line Learning, Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Computer gaming can be educational! In fact, I put together a list of 10 awesome education game sites. No need to feel guilty when your kids are surfing these sites!
www.SesameStreet.org – Tons of education games for preschoolers.
www.pbskids.org – Great…

Tagged awesome websites, cool websites, educate, educational websites, educator, elementary school, Fun learning, in home tutoring, learning on-line, on-line learning, private tutoring, Teaching, Team Tutor, Tutor, tutoring, Unique approaches to learning, websites for kids

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