Did you know we offer Spanish tutoring?Ms. Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge for all levels, ranging from Pre-K through adulthood!In the photo, her student is having fun practicing his multiplication tables in Spanish. The second photo shows him proudly …
They sound alike, but don’t be fooled! Today with Ms. Mallory, we had some fun diving into homophones. Those sneaky words that sound the same but mean totally different things (like “pair” and “pear” )! We played a few games …
Homophones – Sound Alike, Mean Different Things! Read more »
Look what Ms. Mackenzie is up to during her tutoring sessions! As the school year wraps up, we’ve been having fun reviewing all the skills we’ve focused on throughout the year! From math facts to reading strategies, students are showing …
Ms. Mallory is working with her student to master CVC words, with a specific focus on blending sounds together. Fun, hands-on games are a great way to keep students engage, and incorporating movement helps reinforce learning in a memorable way! …
Huge Congratulations to Deena! We’re beyond thrilled to celebrate our one and only founder, Deena, on officially completing her Orton-Gillingham certification—a monumental milestone and a true testament to her dedication to students, literacy, and excellence in education! From day one, …
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🎲 Turning Math into a Game: Jenga with a Twist! 🎲Featuring Ms. Anne H’s Creative Math Activity At Extra Mile Tutoring, we believe learning should be active, engaging, and—above all—fun. One of our talented tutors, Ms. Anne H, recently took …
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🎲 Rolling into Arrays with Ms. Mallory & Ella!Hands-on Multiplication Practice That Sticks At Extra Mile Tutoring, we know that math skills are built one engaging moment at a time. That’s why we love incorporating hands-on, visual strategies into our …
Mastering the 44 Phoneme Sounds: A Key to Teaching Kids to Read Mastering the 44 Phoneme Sounds: A Key to Teaching Kids to Read Why Understanding Phonemes Matters—Especially the Tricky /r/ When it comes to teaching kids to read, understanding …
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This week, Ms. Kera cooked up something fun in tutoring—sorting -ed verbs by their ending sounds: /d/, /t/, or /ɪd/ (like “wanted”). Each “burger layer” represented a different sound! 🔤👂 👉 Swipe to see how our burger came together with …
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