Tutoring Resources: Tips & Activities

Tips and advice for tutors​

• Lesson Plan Guide Template and sample lesson plan.
• Reading Rockets Articles on best practices for teaching reading and tips for struggling students.
• Reading 101 Instructor's guide to teaching reading and writing.
• Reading Quest Tools and strategies for teaching reading.
• ​Working with Restless Students Blog articles on teaching.
• ​Scholastic Top Teaching Blog Articles with tips from experienced teachers.
• Resourceaholic Ideas and resources for teaching advanced math.​
• ​School is Easy Blog addressing tutoring challenges such as motivation and focus.​

Activities to do with your student

• ​Chicago Museum Free Days
• Chicago Park District Find a neighborhood park, class, or free event.
• Science Bob At home science experiments.
• Chicago Public Libraries Read books, use the computer, or attend a free event.
• PBS Parents Crafts for kids with simple materials.

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