Twisted Parenting Blog

Each student is unique, and different students have different needs and preferences when it comes to learning. Our Twisted Tutors are well aware of this, so they always come prepared with a variety of teaching strategies to ensure that every learner receives a lesson that works for them. This post will outline some of the most effective tutoring techniques we …

As more information about different types of students and different learning styles begins to arise, we need to adapt our methods of teaching to match. This becomes increasingly difficult to do within a classroom full of students with widely varying needs and preferences. Fortunately, tutoring can help. Tutoring is starting to be viewed as a way of life. Much in …

Do you live in the beautiful Comox Valley and find yourself in need of a unique tutoring experience for the beloved learner in your life? Look no further! Tutoring…With a Twist* is expanding to the Comox Valley! Our newest tutor, Chris Bordeleau, is now proudly serving Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland! A graduate from Royston Elementary School, Cumberland Junior School, and …

The school year hits like a thunderstorm, and that means more activities, more commitments, more chaos, and more dreaded homework. If your family doesn’t have time for homework or if the Homework Battle is a common phenomenon in your household, you’re not alone. Kids have all sorts of excuses for not handing in homework, but parents have excuses too. While …

We are just getting into summer now, and that means it’s time to let go of the school routine and settle into a new summer routine. Hopefully that routine includes tons of time outdoors, playing with friends, using imagination, getting creative, and being productive.(Print the list “Summer Bucket List: Over 100 Ideas” of awesome activities to do this summer!). But if …

On the new BC report cards, you’ll encounter terms like, “Emerging,” “Developing,” “Proficient,” and “Extending.” How can you make sense of these new “grades,” and what do they mean for students? The Theory Behind the New BC Report Cards There is often a difference between how something is developed in theory and how it is put into practice. Let’s look …

It’s tough to find a kid who doesn’t love summer, but even the most enthusiastic summer-lovers get bored… In this article, we share 6 super fun, educational activities that will keep your kids busy all summer long! As we are all homeschooling now, summer may come a bit earlier. Or, you may want to use these activities to supplement your …

Summer break is here and we know many families are looking forward to the reprieve from schoolwork and student activities. Yet, more and more families are tutoring in between all the ice cream, trips to the lake, and fun and games of summer—and for great reasons! In this post, we talk about the top 5 benefits of summer tutoring. 5. …

Exam season is upon us! This semester’s B.C. provincial exams will be held from June 21 to June 27, and cover English, Math/Numeracy, and French subjects. Back in 2016, the province changed the provincial exam requirements. Instead of writing five provincial exams, most students only have to write two (and French immersion students write three). While the reduction in exams …

Summer is an exciting time to be a kid! School is out, endless days in the sunshine are on the horizon, and they finally get a break from their challenging subjects. But what if this brain break hurts more than it helps? Let’s talk about 3 reasons your family should consider summer math tutoring for your child especially given how …