HayU Blog
We believe in the extraordinary importance of learning and teaching, both as these processes take place between our students and their tutors and as they evolve within our profession. Read on to learn more about what is happening in our tutoring sessions, in the most current education research, and in our communities—both within and beyond the Hayutin family.
Now viewing articles posted in 2022.
The Allure of Gamification: How Wordle Just Might Help with Dyslexia
December 16th, 2022
Hunja Koimburi discusses the benefits of using Wordle as a tool to teach reading skills, particularly for individuals with dyslexia.
Posted in: Learning DifferencesThanksgiving Activities
November 22nd, 2022
Katie Grantham shares Thanksgiving activities for children to enjoy during their holiday break.
Posted in: Parenting TipsWhen your child struggles with the transition to college and early adulthood
October 18th, 2022
Amy Hayutin-Contreras shares tips to promote autonomy for a successful transition to college and young adulthood.
Calling All Early Birds and Data Hounds: Recent Trends in College Admissions
October 12th, 2022
Matthew Hayutin shares data from Big J Consulting about early admissions trends.
Is Your Student Ready for Executive Function Coaching? Timing is (Almost) Everything
September 2nd, 2022
Courtney Wittner discusses executive function coaching, the tricky timing of emotional buy-in and why the right coach at the right time matters most.
Hayutin's Top Planner Picks
September 1st, 2022
Annika Guy shares our top digital and paper planners to help students keep track of assignments, study tasks and extracurriculars.
Young Adult with Developing Knowledge of Self Seeks Dream Job
July 21st, 2022
Diane Geller shares insights about how self-discovery helps young adults plan a promising career path.
Posted in: Colleague Spotlight, Parenting TipsRearview Mirror Musings
June 23rd, 2022
Annika Guy flags some of the key signs when it might be time to change an academic support plan.
Reflections on Parenting my Autistic Son
April 14th, 2022
Hunja Koimburi reflects on his parenting journey and how he has grown since his son's autism diagnosis.
Posted in: Learning Differences, Parenting TipsDeep Reading in the Media Shallows
March 15th, 2022
What happens to our brains when we hold screens instead of books in our hands? It’s been two years since we transitioned our lives to the zoomisphere. And most of us left some critical cargo behind: physical books.
What is the impact of reading most or all of our content on screens? Are today’s students retaining or processing less?
Posted in: Virtual Learning, Parenting Tips
