{"id":141976,"date":"2024-09-11T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/?p=141976"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:50:00","slug":"tips-for-tutoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/build-out\/uncategorized\/tips-for-tutoring","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Tutoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-20-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141983\" style=\"width:330px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-20-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-20-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello, my name is Stephanie Vilchez. I am an occupational therapist assistant student from Wilbur Wright College. I have completed a rotation of 10 weeks for my Level II fieldwork, and I would like to talk about some tips and strategies from an OT perspective that I found helpful during my tutoring experience here at the playhouse.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2a06ccd2ed1cfdafe677f6e489c25c27 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MOVEMENT BREAKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do have participants who have a hard time focusing during your tutoring session?&nbsp; Some participants will seek out a movement such as fidgeting in a chair, getting up, and being distracted. Other participants will have lower arousal so they might need to have movement to be successful during the session. Try these tips!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b33eb602fe9c4a662b488960722e707b\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Movement-Break-2.jpg);background-position:82% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Movement-Break-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141980 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Movement-Break-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Movement-Break-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">\n<li>Trampoline Time&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">\n<li>Simon says game<a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Movement-Break.jpg\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">\n<li>Using hula hoops &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">\n<li>Playing catch with ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c8aeb26769a37ebf47e1e9b0be99a7c9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BEHAVIOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have participants who do not want to follow rules, who do not want to listen, or wanting things done their own way?&nbsp; Whether you are working with a young participant or older you should still assess their behaviors such as&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52b10df755841493588e0297964687fe\">\n<li>Setting clear expectations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9127964b6cb6f77dca150ba9683b89be\">\n<li>Setting boundaries&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28ccb711a091ff6b9c007baa3ed09298\">\n<li>Being firm in an appropriate way with participants&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce451756902ca70326c971ffdf0abbe1\">\n<li>If you give a participant a movement break but they do not want to return to the session, providing a timer helps them understand that their break is over. For example: \u201c I am setting the alarm for 5 minutes, after the alarm rings we have to get back to work\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e23e60c617e83b56baea3b470781d6df wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REGULATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have participants who have high energy when entering the playhouse such as wandering around or running\/jumping, etc. Some participants may have difficulty staying in control and adjusting to environmental demands. Try these tips!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 24%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d07148ba682bbe879b83c0113e761ea6\">\n<li>Using a weighted vest helps those who have high energy and allows them to feel pressure of the weight to become calm. You can ask for the weighted vest upon request from the coordinators Grace and Nillam. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6171f7e4979843ecd30cc0753af6dba\">\n<li>If you have a younger participant, rolling them in a yoga mat can give their deep pressure as well to calm them. The yoga mats are located inside the brown couch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Weighted-Vest.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141981 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Weighted-Vest.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Weighted-Vest-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4b925dd20217290c964b4b3d1fd8e757 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have participants who struggle to be motivated throughout your tutoring session? Participants can benefit from these motivators that can be given at the end of the session as a reward for putting effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c4829956b398457850b0c3881e23a9a\">\n<li>Stickers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54d3f99a1952e25d8be7c881c7901639\">\n<li>Small treat if allowed by parents\/caregiver.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5470a5a24338bc392df4ae019fd05439\">\n<li>Playing their favorite song at the end of session&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2299798ff5986839b913493603bd9e3d\">\n<li>Allowing participant to play with toy of their choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6b40ea59c33d74bfe2103336b5f417b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VISUAL SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Visual-Schedule.jpeg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Visual-Schedule.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141982 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Visual-Schedule.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/files\/2024\/08\/Stephanie-Visual-Schedule-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have participants who need to be reminded of the expectations and plan for the tutoring session? Participants can benefit from a visual schedule allowing them to see what is going to happen in the one-hour session. I found this visual schedule template online and I have used it in most sessions by creating a plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-fl-topbar-link-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Visual-Schedule-FREE-Blank-Template-4062471?st=ac9769ae3d1e6e88505a0737549be3b2\" style=\"border-radius:13px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visual Schedule Template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-heading-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7d4f7c88420827176e022c27485792e1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WRITING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have participants who have trouble with their writing skills such as letter formation, copying words, spatial awareness (knowing how much space you need in between words, left to right orientation, line use and size awareness? Something that I found helpful during my sessions was using adaptive paper that have indicators to help when writing. Here is a copy of the adaptive paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-fl-accent-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Sky-Train-Grass-Adaptive-Writing-Paper-for-K-1st-2nd-Grade-7678361?st=d1323b5b400ff29f4647c70afeb7a89f\" style=\"border-radius:13px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adaptive Paper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, my name is Stephanie Vilchez. 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