GIVEAWAY! Study Skills Class for 3rd-8th grader from Thinking Caps
Through my experience as a teacher, successful students share common characteristics. What do I mean by successful? Of course passing classes is a given, but I am talking about students who set goals for themselves. Successful students have the “know how” to achieve their goals, and at least from my experience these kids have a desire to learn, the ability to manage time, and the ability to stay organized. Of these three, I would say for institutionalized education settings, time management and organization trump even the most earnest desire to learn.
I cannot tell you how many times in my teaching career that I have heard, “I did my homework! I know I did! I can’t find it! Please, please will you take late work? I will bring it tomorrow.” Organization does not come naturally I daresay for most students, but for the chronic “I can’t find my stuff” kids, having an organization system is helpful.
These are some of my tips.
- Have a notebook, divided into different classes or subjects.
- Color code folders, spirals, and dividers for each subject area.
- Use a pocket folder to put assignments that go home and assignments to turn in.
- Use an agenda to mark all homework assignments and project due dates.
- Parents need to help! Parents should check notebooks (and backpacks) on a regular basis. A gentle reminder to clean out the unnecessary papers and to file away the important papers will go a long way! Backpacks and notebooks don’t need to look like something out of the Container Store, but something resembling order is certainly better than a backpack or notebook crammed with squashed paper and homework assignments.
We want to thank Thinking Caps for offering a one hour class for a student in 3rd through 8th grade. This class will focus on study skills, time management, and organization techniques to help the student achieve success.
Does your student need this? I would say the easiest way to find out is to do a notebook check. Take a look at your kid’s backpack. If it looks like a ransacked room, then most especially, yes! Your child needs organization help! Did your student struggle with the first six weeks of school, lots of missing grades in the grade book that possibly could have affected UIL eligibility? Yes, your student would benefit from this too. Even the “A” student will get something out of a study skills class, to make better what is already great.
To enter: Simply fill out the form with your name, your child’s grade level, and a way to contact you if you are the winner. Entries must be received by Monday, October 10, 2012. We will select a winner at random and notify the winner directly to protect the privacy of the student.
Thinking Caps Tutoring
4600 West Guadalupe, Suite B123
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 351-3612
Thinking Caps combines tutoring, test preparation, and mentoring to help students acquire the skills and confidence needed to succeed in middle school, high school, college, and beyond. Our process begins with a meeting and an academic evaluation. Then students are matched with tutors based on personalities, common interests, and academic passions. TCT families work with an Academic Coordinator who serves as a liaison between the parent, tutor, and student, and also develops study strategies, prepares learning plans, oversees the entire process, and communicates with the family to review progress status. Our programs are highly individualized, our tutors are excited about teaching, and our lessons take place at any location convenient for the student.
Thinking Caps’ Founding Director, Alexandra Mayzler, recently published ACT & SAT: Demystified (McGraw-Hill Media 2011), a preparation workbook for high school students on how to master the ACT & SAT. Thinking Caps also wrote Tutor in a Book (Adams 2010), a study skills manual designed to help students master organization and time management skills. Thinking Caps has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes and contributes regularly to websites and publications around the country.
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