Guesses at words
Use this when your child looks at the first letter, guesses, or rushes past unfamiliar words.
Practice between sessions
Learning Tools
Quick practice games that support the same skills students work on in tutoring: reading fluency, clear language, comprehension, and math confidence.
Games
Pick the practice that fits today.
Each tool opens on its own page so students can focus. Derek can also recommend which one makes the most sense based on what your child is working on.
Parent shortcut
What is your child struggling with?
Start with the concern you are seeing at home, then choose a quick guide, tool, or next step that fits tonight.
Reads but can’t explain
Use this when your child can read the words but has trouble retelling, explaining, or finding proof.
Fractions feel confusing
Use this when numerators, denominators, or comparing fraction size starts to feel mixed up.
Homework turns into a fight
Use this when getting started, staying calm, or knowing when to step in has become stressful.
Math feels overwhelming
Use this when math frustration builds quickly or your child needs a calmer way to practice.
Practice games
Choose a tool for short practice.
The games below are built for focused practice between sessions. Keep the round short and ask your child to explain one answer when it helps.
Sound & Read
Best for students who need practice sounding out words, blending chunks, and building reading confidence.
Parent guidance:
Try Sound & Read
Use this for short reading warmups. If your child guesses at words, pause and have them touch each sound before blending.
Make It Make Sense
Best for students who need help with clear sentences, story order, reading details, and choosing evidence.
Parent guidance:
Try Make It Make Sense
Use this when your child can read the words but struggles to explain what happened, why it matters, or what detail supports an answer.
Fraction Slasher
Best for students practicing fraction comparison, equivalent fractions, and faster math decision-making.
Parent guidance:
Try Fraction Slasher
Use this after a quick fraction review. Ask your child to explain the choice out loud so the game builds understanding, not just speed.
For parents
Games are practice, tutoring is the plan.
These tools make short practice feel less stressful. Tutoring sessions still guide the bigger picture: what to practice, how to build confidence, and when to move up a level.