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jsanchez902
Mar 7, 20232 min read
How Students Use Parkinson's Law to Their Advantage
​​Parkinson's Law is a concept that was first introduced by Cyril Northcote Parkinson, a British naval historian and author, in an...
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jsanchez902
Feb 27, 20232 min read
How to Use a Planner to Create the Schedule You Want
​​Using a planner can be an effective way to increase productivity, manage time, and reduce stress. However, simply owning a planner is...
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jsanchez902
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Fun Facts About President’s Day
Since President’s Day is here, we thought it would be a great opportunity to reflect on the history of our country and the contributions...
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jsanchez902
Feb 14, 20232 min read
How to Implement Active Learning in Your Study Routine
Active learning is a technique that can help you improve your studying habits. It encourages you to take advantage of opportunities to...
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jsanchez902
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Why Star Tutoring Works for Students with ADHD
What are Star Sessions? Our Star Sessions tutors have two roles: to instruct academics and to coach students on their academic lives....
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jsanchez902
Feb 1, 20232 min read
How to Improve Your Focus With The Pomodoro Technique
Study time is a crucial part of understanding the materials being taught at school and getting good grades. Ineffective studying, or too...
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jsanchez902
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Active Learning vs. Passive Learning
Active learning is a student-centered approach to education that engages students with the topics that they are learning through...
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jsanchez902
Jan 16, 20232 min read
The Feynman Technique: How to Learn Anything in 4 Easy Steps
What is the Feynman Technique? The Feynman technique, created by Richard Feynman, is known as one of the best tools for learning a new...
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jsanchez902
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Kick Off the New Semester with Star Tutoring
We are excited to kick off the spring semester and hope you are as well! We are getting many new inquiries from parents about starting...
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jsanchez902
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Fun Facts About New Year’s Celebrations
As we kick off the start of the spring semester this week, we want to wish all of our clients and friends a Happy New Year! Here are some...
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jsanchez902
Dec 20, 20222 min read
How To Prevent The Winter Slide
Over winter break, many students are excited about being able to chill and hang out with friends! We all want our students to have fun...
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jsanchez902
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Practicing Executive Functioning and Setting Goals
Today, many students feel lost in the endless assignments and tasks they receive at school. They struggle to manage the time they have in...
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jsanchez902
Dec 12, 20221 min read
The Final Stretch to Final Exams
It's that time of year again! Finals are just around the corner, so it's time to start studying. If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't...
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jsanchez902
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Techniques to Best Help Students Who Have Learning Differences
Many children and adults around the world struggle with various learning differences. Whether they are in a classroom setting or at home,...
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jsanchez902
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Homework Hacks Students Should Know
Homework can be difficult for students of all ages, and when paired with an already busy schedule, it can even be intimidating. This can...
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jsanchez902
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Building the Perfect To-Do List
Having a mountain of to-dos might seem daunting at first. You might question where to start or what to prioritize. This can create...
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jsanchez902
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Report Card Check In
We know that certain subjects are harder for some students. As schools are handing out report cards, if you notice that your student is...
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jsanchez902
Oct 17, 20222 min read
How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
We all know that school can be stressful and challenging. Students can feel overwhelmed when facing tough assignments and can be overly...
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jsanchez902
Oct 10, 20222 min read
How to Avoid Analysis Paralysis
Analysis Paralysis Students may experience analysis paralysis when they are first trying to figure out how to tackle an assignment....
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jsanchez902
Oct 5, 20222 min read
The Importance of a Growth Mindset
Motivation We are often asked about how to motivate students. The truth is that there is no single answer or magical cure for motivation...
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