Sage Learning Center

Creating structure and routine for the new school year

WRITTEN BY KATIE MARONEY

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After a long, hot summer filled with trips to the pool, barbecues and routine-free days, it’s finally time to start thinking about getting your kids ready for the new school year. For some children, a new school year is an exciting fresh start. For others, it can feel like the worst time of the year. If your child falls into the latter group, read on to find out how to make the transition back to school smooth – and even enjoyable.

Children crave healthy boundaries, structure and routine (even if they tell you otherwise). A healthy boundary can look like setting an age-appropriate bedtime or requiring that homework is completed at the kitchen table, instead of in their bedrooms. By setting boundaries, you are telling your child you love them. You are setting your child up for a successful school day, as well as helping them feel safe. When healthy boundaries are established at home, children know what is expected of them, which will give them more confidence in an academic setting.

To excel academically, children need an educational setting that provides structure and routine. Like boundaries, structure and routine are comforting for children because they can start to anticipate what will happen next, thus reducing school-related anxiety. If you are looking for an easy and highly effective way to add structure and routine to your child’s education, consider Sage Learning Center. The teachers at Sage offer a warm, welcoming environment for students of all ages. Locally owned and operated since 1997, Sage Learning Center is a wonderful option for parents who are thinking about giving their children some extra one-on-one time to refine academic skills. Each tutoring session at Sage begins at the top of the hour and runs for 55 minutes. During this time, the teacher and student work through a program that has been designed specifically for that student’s individual needs, which means no two students will have the same program. These sessions are one-on-one, which helps the teachers get to know each student better, as well as accomplish more academic work. When your child comes into Sage, they will know what to expect during each session, as well as what is expected of them in terms of mastering a new skill. The one-on-one setting at Sage alleviates stress in students who feel they are struggling with a certain subject.

Sage is committed to identifying and decreasing the gap between an individual’s potential and their performance. This means that the teachers work with your child to rebuild any foundational skills that may be missing in their education before introducing newer, more complex skills. Sage Learning Center has helped hundreds of students over the years become more successful in school. The benefits of tutoring can truly change the trajectory of a child’s education. Sage Learning Center cares deeply for each student they serve. The teachers at Sage have a passion for education, but more importantly, they have a passion for seeing students become the best possible version of themselves – both academically and personally.

When heading into the new school year, just remember boundaries, structure and routine. Your child will have an amazing school year. And if you find yourself needing a little extra help getting your child to succeed academically, Sage Learning Center is a great resource to check out.

Katie Maroney is a Teacher/Tutor at Sage Learning Center