As we approach the holiday break, we want to remind you of the many resources available to keep your student engaged and learning during the two weeks away from tutoring. From the digital library in BookSmart, to math practice tools and educational games, there’s plenty to support your student’s growth even while they’re on vacation.

You can find all login information for these resources in your Tutoring Chicago portal: login.tutoringchicago.org.

We encourage students to spend just 15-20 minutes daily on something academic, whether it’s reading a favorite book, practicing math facts, or exploring online learning activities. Small, consistent efforts can make a big difference in maintaining progress!

As we wrap up Tutoring Chicago’s fall term and welcome the winter term, it’s a great time to set meaningful goals for your sessions and for academic behaviors in 2025. Consider focusing on behaviors like improving time management, developing consistent homework habits, building active listening skills, or increasing engagement during lessons. These behaviors lay a strong foundation for your student’s academic success and growth.

We encourage you to use the Goals & Progress tool in the portal to document and track these goals. This tool helps you measure progress over time and adjust your strategies as needed. Additionally, take a moment to communicate with your student’s family about these goals – keeping them in the loop fosters collaboration and reinforces the importance of these habits at home. Together, we can make this winter term productive and set your student up for long-term success!