The beginning of springtime is simply beautiful. The sun is shining brightly, the birds are chirping, and the weather is warming. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Warmer weather can distract students from their studies, especially those who have scheduled after-school tutoring. Tutoring is an important extended learning time for your child’s academic success. Supporting your child’s tutoring can reap great rewards.
Let’s keep your child engaged and motivated during this spring season!
Here are 9 tutoring motivational hacks that can keep your child focused and learning all spring long!
1. Set a Reward System
Create small incentives like extra playtime, a favorite snack, or a sticker chart to celebrate progress and effort. These can be very helpful for your child. Remember, even adults reward themselves after completing something challenging; our kids can benefit from the incentive, too!
2. Make It a Routine
Establish a consistent tutoring schedule so it becomes a natural part of their routine, reducing resistance. Once you make tutoring part of your daily or weekly schedule, it becomes an integral part of your child’s school life. This will reduce any resistance and make it more enjoyable.
3. Create a Distraction-Free Zone
Set up a quiet, organized space dedicated to learning, free from distractions like TV or mobile devices. If possible, have the area well-lit and stocked with materials needed for tutoring. This will keep your child in their “work zone” and minimize any need to get up and lose focus on tutoring.
4. Encourage a Growth Mindset
Praise effort over results by using phrases like “You’re improving!” or “Mistakes help you learn!” to build confidence. Fostering a growth mindset will help your child improve their motivation during the tutoring session and create a foundation for success in school and beyond.
5. Connect with The Tutor
We encourage parents to build a positive and professional relationship with their child’s tutor. This creates an environment of collaboration and communication, which will help support the overall tutoring outcomes and promote a positive experience for your child.
6. Offer Post Tutoring Activity Choices
Give your child some varied post tutoring activity choices. Allow them to choose an activity they enjoy after every session. This will keep them motivated during the session.
7. Celebrate Progress Together
Acknowledge achievements, big or small, with praise, a special treat, or a fun outing to keep motivation high. Extending positive praise improves a child’s confidence and motivation, creating a more collaborative tutoring experience.
8. Be an Encouraging Role Model
Show enthusiasm for tutoring by reading, solving puzzles, or discussing interesting topics together—it sets a positive example! Learn a new skill or take a virtual class to show your child that learning never stops. Your child will see that even adults need to stay sharp and can benefit by learning from others!
9. Shorten The Sessions To Improve Stamina & Motivation
A wonderful way to improve motivation and increase your child’s academic performance is to schedule shorter sessions of 30 minutes each, 2-3 per week. Believe it or not, establishing a schedule of 2-3 shorter tutoring sessions can be as effective, or more effective, than one 1-hour session. Fewer weekly sessions for a shorter period can help your child stay motivated throughout the sessions while positively impacting their overall learning.
Personalized tutoring is the most effective tutoring model. Over time, students may start to lose motivation and focus. Our 9 motivational strategies are designed to help students stay focused and motivated to help make the tutoring sessions most effective.
Let’s work together to make your child’s tutoring sessions successful and impactful!
Learn more about our tutoring services today. Contact our team at 215-657-1981.