Tips for tutoring a second grader (child).......?(tricks, hints, ideas, etc.)?

Question

I am tutoring a about-to-be second grader and I need some tricks to teach him be smarter. I tried libraries, writing, softwares, cards, everything possible. I know be sure to be encouraging and nice( I know all those...) I need help on other ideas; like games, etc. Thank you for your help. Best Answer gets 10 points!

I am tutoring him in Reading/English. And I always (trust me, always) try to give him something he always wanted, but it sometimes seems that he really wants it but he knows he is not getting it. He's improve a little bit and I am trying to be more nicer. Any reading games please post.

Answer 1

here's a website that you might find helpful.

http://socialjustice.georgetown.edu/service/programs/dcsp/tutorlinks.html

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/

http://www.teach-nology.com/

Answer 2

Why not just get an online tutoring service like Tutorvista to help? They have hundreds of students from first grade to college - the youngest student is in first grade!

You can continue tutoring on your own but use Tutorvista also since they cost only $100 or so per month for as many hours as you want

http://www.tutorvista.com

Answer 3

You don't have 'tricks' to "make" a kid be "smarter."

You want him to learn faster than he already is... then you need to find out what his best learning style is.

http://www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/methodology/learning_style.shtml

http://www.learningabledkids.com/home_school_info/learning_styles.html

Then, you need to do activities that focus on his stronger styles for new information and re-teaching if he doesn't get it the first time, and use his weaker styles for review and practice.

Since most instruction is based on visual learning, you will probably need to look at auditory (such as books on tape, recite math facts aloud rather than write them, shared reading where you BOTH point to and read the words aloud, etc.) and tactile/kinesthetic activities (foam and magnetic letters/words, use of counters and other math manipulatives, jump rope while reciting math facts, etc.).

http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/learningstyle.php

http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/differentiating.html

http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/mathdifferentiation.asp


Materials:

http://www.reallygoodstuff.com/page2.asp?cat1=2

Answer 4

Be energetic and make learning fun! There are lots of websites with fun creative ideas depending upon what you are working toward. Above all else, remember it MUST be fun (especially in the SUMMER!)!
You can access many good links at my webpage; just go to the Links and you will find a LOT of good ones!
http://teacherweb.com/ND/Garrison/MrsFuller/index.html
Good luck!

Answer 5

my son just finished 2nd grade. When it comes to reading, I turn on the closed captioning on the television. That way they are able to match what they hear to the words on the screen. I leave the captioning on all the time now. My son now loves to read and is reading 5th grade books.

Answer 6

have him teach . i homeschool and find that it is easier to teach the older ones something if they think they are teaching it to the younger ones. for example i gave the older one a written out times table - by her reading it - explaining the numbers to the younger one she learned times. in reading it was the same we would sit and "read " each letter to the younger , letting the older learn the word and letting her teach the younger to sound out and "read" hope this helps. sometimes if you play dumb then he can "teach " you. sorry for the length of this.

Answer 7

Fit whatever you're tutoring into something he/she knows - a favorite game, toy, pasttime, etc (like teaching math using his favorite sports team).

Answer 8

You have to keep his interest! Try giving him a little treat for every question! Kids like rewards! Try M&MS

Answer 9

Bribe the child with candy!