ISEE Reading Comprehension Strategies

Overall, students tend to feel like they perform the best on the ISEE Reading Comprehension section. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally [...]

Free Printable Halloween Classroom Activities – ELA and Math

There's no better way to celebrate the tricks and treats of All Hallows Eve in school than having your students practice key ELA and math skills with printable Halloween classroom activities! From spooky writing prompts to a coordinate plane full of creepy creatures, look no further for effective and easy-to-use practice for students. Each [...]

By |2025-10-09T16:42:40-05:00October 9th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

ISEE Verbal Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Verbal Reasoning test is the first of four sections in this private school admissions exam. Students who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, [...]

Books to Read for SAT and ACT Test Prep

The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]

By |2025-08-07T10:48:49-05:00August 7th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

Common US vs. UK Spelling Differences

With Independence Day coming up, it’s an apt time to learn about and appreciate the ways American and British culture contrast—one major variation is in the many US vs. UK spelling differences. While Americans and Brits communicate in the same language, there are so many differences in each respective dialect, [...]

By |2025-07-10T06:19:15-05:00June 27th, 2025|English, Learning Tips|

Adventurous Books for Summer Reading | Grades 4-12

It’s finally summer break! Take this time to rest and have fun, but make sure you find a book or two to read over the holiday. If you’re wondering, “is summer reading necessary?”, the answer is YES! If you’re not reading at all over the summer, the reading and writing [...]

By |2025-07-10T06:19:17-05:00June 26th, 2025|English|

Tips for Summer Learning Loss Prevention – Stop the Summer Slide!

Summer learning loss prevention is key in making sure that no students are left behind when school starts again.​​ Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer are likely to earn higher test [...]

By |2025-06-27T09:57:03-05:00June 26th, 2025|English, Learning Tips, Math|
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