Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Traveling Tuesday– VFW post 41, American Legion Post 15

Where did the Little Apple go for Traveling Tuesday? The Little Apple visited the VFW post 41 American Legion Post 15 in Loveland, CO. CHARTER DATE: August 12, 1919 FIRST COMMANDER: John D. Duffield NOTABLE MEMBERS: FIRST IN OFFICE 1919 Commander: LT. John Duffield Vice: Capt. S.E. Weller Adjutant: O.M. Moore Finance: Sergeant Lawrence Dill Read More

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Monday, May 30, 2016

What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an Read More

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Star Student of the Month

Tutor Doctor’s Star Student of the Month – May   This month’s Star Student is Teagan Drake! His tutor tells us:”Teagan’s family called Tutor Doctor for help with time management and homework.  He is an extremely bright young man who has struggled with finding his motivation. Besides getting his homework completed, we sought to help Read More

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Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party

Tutor Doctor at the Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party with the Longmont Public Library   School’s OUT! Summer Fun is IN!  Tutor Doctor Longmont to Loveland had great fun kicking  off your summer with a free night of swimming and activities at Sunset Pool! We had a great time talking to parents and students about Read More

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Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival

Tutor Doctor at the Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival May 21 – May 21, 2016 Did you visit  Tutor Doctor at our booth at the Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival? Did you get information about our Summer Reading Challenge?   Did you spin the wheel for a prize? We always look forward to Read More

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Carbon Valley Half Marathon

  Tutor Doctor and the Carbon Valley Half Marathon Tutor Doctor Longmont to Loveland participated in the Carbon Valley Half Marathon with sponsoring and providing the medals for the Fun Run. Open to all ages, the run started & finished in Firestone’s Sports Complex.  Every registered participant  received a special event T-Shirt and a finisher’s Read More

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Bad Grades? We’ve Got the Solution

Exams are just about done and the long summer break stretches out before us with just one last hurdle to overcome; report cards. For some, bad grades can put pressure on students and parents alike. Every child can learn, but some need to learn differently than others and you may need to change course if Read More

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Word for Wednesday

Word for Wednesday Do you know the meaning of: tumbrel? a manure wagon an instrument in an orchestra brass section  at type of bed to fall gracefully Click here for the answer. How well did you do? #wordoftheday  

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Traveling Tuesday…

Where did the Little Apple go for Traveling Tuesday? The Little Apple visited the High Plains Library at the Carbon Valley Branch. The Carbon Valley Library serves as a regional library for the southwest area of High Plains Library District. The 35,000 square-foot building houses approximately 113,000 items including movies, music, magazines, a Spanish-language materials Read More

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Monday, May 23, 2016

What is Middle Child Syndrome?

Being the middle child is living between a rock and a hard place. While your firstborn has already had the benefit of years of attention, and your youngest child needs more from you, your middle child may feel a little left out. so- what is middle child syndrome?  Being a middle chld  can lead to  Read More

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Stock the Fridge…. Mead High School

Tutor Doctor Longmont to Loveland had a great time stocking the fridge at Mead High School for Teacher Appreciation Week.  

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Supporting National EMS Week

Proudly Supporting National  EMS Week Thank you for everything that you do today and everyday. May 15-21, 2016 is the 42nd annual National EMS Week In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. Back then, EMS was a new profession, and Read More

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Supporting National Police Week

  Proudly Supporting National Police Week Thank you for all that you do today and everyday! HISTORY In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from Read More

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Frederick DIY Days

Frederick DIY Days Tutor Doctor had a great time making homemade play dough at the Frederick (CO) DIY Days. Did you see us there? or did you catch a fish at the  Fishing Derby? What did you make? DIY Day was  May 14, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Frederick Recreation Area 8201 Read More

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What are the good and bad about an immersion school?

An immersion school can  enable students to excel in more than one language and may contribute to cognitive development. But immersion schools also pose a number of challenges for both parents and students that families should be aware of before embarking on an immersion education.What are the good and bad about an immersion school? Benefits Read More

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Word for Wednesday

Word for Wednesday Do you know the meaning of the word: formicary? the art of making forms for applications another name for apothecary an anthill a place that house paper Click here for the answer. How well did you do? #wordoftheday    

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Traveling Tuesday…

Where did the Little Apple go this week? The Little Apple visited  Frederick, CO.  Frederick is a vibrant and growing community along the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains that strives to preserve a small town feel and community togetherness as it grow. Community Facts Elevation: 4972 feet 300 Plus “Sunny days” per year Read More

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Does Social Media Make Social Learning More Effective?

Social learning has around since the 1970’s when Albert Bandura suggested that learning is a social activity. so- does social media make social learning more effective?  Social learning theory postulates that learning occurs when students observe behaviors and mimic them. This includes the observation of rewards and punishments for behaviors. When harnessing this theory to Read More

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Gap Year: Good Idea or Waste of Time?

If you have a student who is agonizing over what to study, where to study or what to do with their lives, then you will know that it seems so unfair for them to have to make decisions about the rest of their lives at a time when they are least qualified to do so. Read More

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Word for Wednesday

Word for Wednesday Do you know the meaning of the word: Pharology? the study of pharaohs the study of light houses the study of the Pharo dogs of Africa the study of pharmacology Click here for the answer. How well did you do? #wordoftheday

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Traveling Tuesday….

Traveling Tuesday…. Where did the Little Apple go this week?  The Little Apple visited Fall River Elementary. Fall River believes in STEM Integration and 21st Century skills, Differentiated Instruction, Positive Behavior Support, Community Involvement, Whole Child Education, and Academic Excellence for All! Fall River Elementary is a safe, caring community where all students can feel Read More

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Monday, May 9, 2016

How to Encourage Your Shy Child to Succeed

Shyness is a complex emotion that is sometimes difficult to understand. Tutor Doctor Longmont to Loveland will show your how to encourage your shy child to succeed.  What’s important to remember is that  being shy  are  feelings of anxiety, fear, embarrassment, apprehension and tension in your child. Being confrontational only makes the problem worse, but Read More

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Our Stock the Fridge Winner… Colorado Early Colleges

Our Stock the Fridge Winner… Colorado Early Colleges Tutor Doctor was honored to stock the fridge for Colorado Early Colleges in Fort Collins  for Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Our Stock the Fridge Winner…. Berthoud Elementary

  Tutor Doctor Longmont to Loveland was honored to come to Berthoud Elementary for Teacher Appreciation Week. We had a great time stocking their fridge. Thank you!

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Stock the Fridge Winners!

Wow and Thank you for our first ever Stock the Fridge contest. Everyone’s responses are appreciated. We are doing this contest next year, so like our Facebook page to keep in touch and in the know. Don’t be surprised if you see other contests through the year just as great as this one! and the Read More

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo (pronounced: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; Spanish for “May 5th”, or literally, “Five of May”) is a celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.  In Read More

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Summer Reading Challenge starting May 31st!

Summer is quickly approaching and Tutor Doctor has an exciting challenge for you! This challenge is a fun way to keep up your reading skills while also having the chance to win a prize! Before the 2016-17 school year, participants Kindergarten through Grade 3 must read at least 5 books, Grade 4-7 must read at Read More

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Word For Wednesday

Word For Wednesday Do you the meaning of the word: Stannary?  A place that cans stann  Writing on recycled paper A tin mine A bird from South America Click here for the answer.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Traveling Tuesday…. Firestone Police Department

Traveling Tuesday…. Where did the Little Apple go for Traveling Tuesday? Firestone Police Department The Firestone Police Department  protects the community by offering community patrol, animal control, conducts criminal investigation, enforces traffic and code enforcement, provides a school resource officer for local schools, and offers  community services division. Mission “A Community in Motion.” Our mission Read More

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Here are some homemade gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 2nd through  the 6th is teacher appreciation week and you can show your teachers a little love for everything they do with these inexpensive gift ideas. Sure, you can buy a box of chocolates or an apple, but what you really want is the personal touch that shows your kids put some thought and Read More

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