Kindergarten prep has never been so sweet! Ms. Emily and her student have been working hard getting ready for Kindergarten! Today they practiced CVC words using candy as game pieces (learning made fun!) and used a sand bin to strengthen …
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Pre-K through Adulthood: Spanish Tutoring
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 …
Mastering CVC Words!
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! …
Orton-Gillingham Certification – Congratulations, Deena!!
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! 🎲
🎲 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!
🎲 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 …
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Mastering the 44 Phoneme Sounds: A Key to Teaching Kids to Read
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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Burger Building for Better Grammar: Teaching the Sounds of -ED Endings
This week, Ms. Kera cooked up something fun in tutoring—sorting -ed verbs by their ending sounds: /d/, /t/, or /ÉŞd/ (like “wanted”). Each “burger layer” represented a different sound! 🔤👂 👉 Swipe to see how our burger came together with …
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Informational Writing: Teaching the Reader
At Extra Mile Tutoring, we believe writing should be fun, exciting, and something every student can feel confident about! One of the most important writing skills you can learn is informational writing—that means writing to teach your reader something. Whether …
Math + Play = The Perfect Combo!
Math + Play = The Perfect Combo! Learning about area and perimeter is so much more fun with LEGOs! These colorful bricks aren’t just for building castles—they’re perfect for creating shapes and measuring space. Ms Amanda is using LEGO bricks …
