A few years ago, I posted a blog with some ideas and advice on how parents can claim our tutoring as an expense on their taxes. Most of the blog was written by Mike Campagne, who is a local expert on tax relief for those with disabilities, including the parents of kids with learning disabilities. I…
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Learning how to write is an essential part of communication and a skill that your child will need throughout their life. As a parent, you may be unsure of how to improve writing skills in a way that is both effective and fun for your child. Find out how to identify gaps in your child’s…
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Developmental differences – what’s normal? Some kids start kindergarten reading chapter books. Some kids don’t begin to stabilize their reading skills until they are closer to 7. Others still will never fully develop fluid reading skills without intensive support. For children, reading skills don’t ‘click into place’ just because they have been surrounded by books,…
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“Online learning didn’t work for my kid. How can Face-to-Face or Screen-to-Screen be equally effective?” Many parents may know they would prefer the convenience of online tutoring, but having had online experiences in the past that didn’t work well for their child, reasonably so… they have reservations! Many parents recall online learning “couldn’t hold their child’s…
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One of the most important skills all kids need to develop is an ability to write. Writing is used in every school subject, higher-education, employment, and personal life. Penmanship – or the ability to create automatic, legible letters – is the first skill that needs to be taught. Students then learn to write words, sentences…
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Best in Vancouver was kind enough to feature Symbols on its Best Tutoring in Vancouver page. Check out the page here.
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Hi parents, We have completed our first week of online tutoring with great success! While we experienced a few minor hiccups, we learned and adapted quickly, and we’ve had overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and tutors about their experience online and with using the home kits. Thanks to the dedication and creativity of our team,…
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Hi Parents, What extraordinary, challenging times we are in. First and foremost, we hope that you and your families are keeping well and healthy, both physically and mentally. We know that, like us, many of you may be stressed, concerned and confused. For what it’s worth, you’re not alone; we’re all in this together. We’ve been touched…
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Hi Symbols Parents, With respect to the current COVID-19 situation, we remain reassured by Canadian health officials maintaining that the risk level in Canada is low, the fact that children do not seem to be as adversely affected by the virus as other higher-risk groups, and the fact that unlike schools or daycares, transmission in…
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It’s time to start planning for the 2019/2020 school year! Our tutors’ schedules fill up fast. Be sure to register early for this school year so that you can choose a schedule that will work well for you and your family. You’ll find everything you need to know about registration below, including when, where and…
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