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5 Key Lessons from Parenting and Learning Support in The Wild Robot Movie That Will Help You Teach Students - The Innovative Learners Which is exactly why Parenting and Learning Support in The Wild Robot hit me so hard. Because, at its core, it’s a story about parenting, learning, and

I was chatting with some teacher friends recently, and they mentioned a common trend: most parents don’t request a teacher conference until after the Christmas break. By that time, their child has already failed two grading periods.

I also noticed that around the same time, I tend to get more inquiries about tutoring.

Parents, this is something I really want you to understand:

You don’t have to wait until your child is struggling to get help. In fact, there are situations where it's wise to start tutoring at the beginning of the school year. Here are some signs:

If your child barely passed with a 70 last year, it likely means they were at risk of failing but were passed through.

If your child failed their state exam and didn’t get tutoring over the summer, they’re at an increased risk of failing again, especially since each year's exam becomes more challenging.

If they have a history of reading anxiety—things like tantrums, extreme shyness, or avoidance when it comes to reading activities—this is a red flag.

If you feel their school doesn’t have the resources to support your child’s needs. Signs like being understaffed often mean they won’t be able to provide the individual attention or accommodations needed when your child starts to fall behind.

If any of these apply to you, it's crucial to make a plan now, before your child falls too far behind.

We’re currently accepting students for our fall cohorts.

To schedule a time to chat about it, send me a message.

When you have kids in different age groups, it's so easy to rely on them to fill in the gaps in their sibling's education.

My sisters and brothers were stand-in tutors.

My big sister held my hand and helped me trace letters before starting school.

Another made up a song to help me remember how to spell my name.

My big brother literally taught to me speak and would double check my math.

I taught both my older brother and younger sister how to read.

And to be honest, the system works until it doesn't.

Until they change math

Until they have gaps in reading that aren't caused by a lack of strategies

Until the symptoms of learning disabilities show up that they aren't prepared for

Peer learning has its merits and can definitely SUPPLEMENT learning.

But children are not a replacement for an educator or trained professional.

When you notice that homework suddenly becomes a hassle and misbehavior starts to begin, it's probably time to tag a professional in to help mitigate the problem before it gets worse.

We have a few spots available in our upcoming cohort.

Send me a message for more information on how to get started.