By Dr. Rick Bavaria Every student needs a little extra help from time to time. Everyone knows this. One-on-one tutoring works. The individual attention kids get, the absence of distractions, and the confidence that results are all no-brainers. When your children struggle, act now. But… Read more »
Recent Articles
How Learning STEM in the Classroom Can Help Students Succeed
By Kim Moldofsky Hands-on STEM in the classroom means discovery in the classroom. It means problem-solving, active learning and engaged students. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, collectively known as STEM, are key 21st century skills. Integrated STEM programming combines at least two of these topics… Read more »
The Rise in Digital Classrooms
Kids today are digital natives with technology inserting itself into every aspect of their lives, including the classroom. From phones and tablets to laptops and TVs, there is no shortage of ways for kids to be connected and consume information. Embracing the opportunities that technology… Read more »
College Early Decision and Early Action Steps to Success
By Anathea Simpkins Under early decision and early action admissions plans, you have the option to submit your college application well ahead of the usual deadline—and to receive your acceptance (or rejection) letter by January! Students who apply under these plans typically have a higher likelihood… Read more »
Study Skills & Study Tips at Sylvan Learning
As your child progresses in school, homework assignments get tougher and workloads get bigger. (Have you noticed your child’s “to do” list is starting to rival your own?) Thankfully, you don’t have to teach your child good study skills all by yourself. Through our study… Read more »
Visual Learning: How Drawing Can Help Your Child
By Dr. Rick Bavaria Everyone learns in different ways. For parents, identifying and understanding your child’s learning style can help you to support them in their schoolwork. For example, as I tutored a fourth-grader, I noticed that (without even thinking about it) he drew pictures… Read more »
5 Reasons Juniors Should Take the ACT or SAT
“When’s the best time to take the ACT or SAT exam?” It’s a question we hear a lot, particularly from families who have juniors. Here are five reasons we strongly recommend that juniors take the ACT or SAT exam in June. #1: Senior year is… Read more »
Now Signing Up for After-School Fall
Give Your Child an Edge Looking for fun after-school activities in Peoria, IL? Turn to Sylvan for our innovative STEM education as well as accelerated after-school programs, known as Sylvan EDGE. “STEM” stands for science, technology, engineering and math, and it’s hot right now because STEM careers… Read more »