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2. skillz-o-logy Color coding improves productivity by 50% Advantages of teaching with COLORCODING Keeps laser focus on topic at hand Helps kids categorize and prioritize Breaks big problems into smaller pieces Makes it fun- Fun goes a long way with kids!

3. skillz-o-logy “Good Idea Folder” exponentially increases a child’s learning engagement Advantages of your child creating his or her own “Good Idea Folder” Child takes pride in her work because it was her idea Child willingly share ideas with other kids Child develops a sense of ownership Child creatively applies it to other areas of learning

4. skillz-o-logy Giving kids an actual visual example of expectations helps them complete their tasks faster Giving a visual example helps • Remember concepts easily • Reduce teacher talking time • Reduce confusion on expectations • Provide a touchpoint throughout lesson

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9. skillz-o-logy Did you know that using character voices for each word while reading creates interest and fluency? • tips to encourage your kids to read • empower kids to choose their reading material • encourage kids to read different materials-newspaper, comic books, magazines • make reading spaces comfortable and inviting • set up reading buddies (for younger kids stuffed toy may be substituted)

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12. skillz-o-logy Did you know that peer tutoring is a great way to reduce failures and drop out rates among students? • Advantages of peer tutoring • Students contribute to each other’s learning • It is less intimidating to student • It is cost effective • Promotes self worth in both tutor and student • Promotes positive behavioral outcomes among students

13. skillz-o-logy Learning to play an instrument as an adult keeps your brain sharper and alert for longer • Tips when starting music lessons as an adult • Choose a genre • Play by ear- keeps it challenging • Join an ensemble • Find a friend • Set a practice timer

14. Tips to introduce students to computer programming • Choose a beginner friendly coding language • Start small (be patient) • Try a coding app (like Scratch- suitable for all ages) • Get a tutor skillz-o-logy Did you know that programmers spend approximately 30% of the time surfing the source code?

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