What Is The Twist? The key aspect of the “Twist” part of our programming is that not only will our Twisted Learners walk away more proficient in the academic subject identified by them, but also in a pre-determined life skill. Life skills can easily be overlooked while mastering content. A Twisted Learner may simply need to learn how to raise their …
How COVID-19 Impacted Students & What You Can Do to Recover
The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating. We’re all familiar with the political and economic turmoil, but the pandemic’s reach is longer still. Let’s not forget that children of all ages have struggled through an overburdened education system for months, the results of which are beginning to be realized. Here’s how COVID-19 impacted students and what you can do to …
3 Easy Ways To Make Time For Homework When You’re Just Way Too Busy…
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 …
Tara McFee, Parent Of A Twisted Student
hired Tutoring… with a twist based on the reviews I read. And they were so right! My son has such a good connection with his tutor, Chris, and actually enjoys doing Math and English because of him. I love the monthly updates on progress, and the owner got in touch with my son’s teacher so we know where the class …
Looking At Post-Secondary Options: Part 2 – The Traditional Path
When I first sat down to write a blog about post-secondary options, the blog I had in mind was this very one I’m writing now—the traditional path of going to university or college following high school. My daughter and I attended a Preview Day at a college she was interested in and we have lots to share with you! However, …
Top 6 Back to School Tips
Are you ready for back to school? If not, no worries! Whether your kid is moving up to high school or starting their first day of kindergarten, it’s natural to feel anxiety about going back to school, both as a parent and a child. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to make things easier for everyone. To help out, we’ve …
Love of Learning: Math
Math seems to be one of the subjects that children struggle with the most. The Foundational Skills Assessment results for Nanaimo show that a full third of students in Grade 4 and Grade 7 are not yet meeting expectations. The results are similar for the whole of British Columbia. What makes math so challenging? There are several theories, but what …
How to Make It as a Read/Write Learner
Do you find enjoyment in reading books? Would you rather look at the instructions before starting to build something? Are essays your forte? If so, you’re probably a read/write learner. Woven in among all the students who dislike school, there are some who actually enjoy it. Since teachers usually appeal to the read/write learning style, read/write learners are often the …
How to Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond as a Kinesthetic Learner
Do you often find yourself fidgeting when you’re supposed to keep still? Do you have strong gut instincts that guide your decision-making process? Do you like engaging in hands-on activities? Do you have a tendency to act before you think? Have you ever been called “hyperactive”? If you answered “yes” to all or some of these questions, chances are you’re …