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Study and Executive Functioning Skills Coaching
Even the brightest students may struggle in school; Thinking Caps helps kids "own" their learning. Our Study and Executive Functioning Coaching Programs guide students through developing organization, time-management, and daily maintenance skills so they can be confident and effective in and out of the classroom. We teach students to study smarter, not harder.
- Connect the DOTS: for students in grades 2 – 12
- Prepare for Launch: for college students and young adults during transition periods
Elementary and Lower School Foundation Building
Encouraging independent learning from the start. We know that one of the most effective ways to acquire good learning habits is to start early. The goal of Thinking Caps' Elementary and Lower School Programs is to provide a solid and substantive groundwork for future academic success.
Our youngest students focus on the fundamentals of subjects like math and reading, as well as key organizational abilities.
Subject Tutoring
From the basic to the advanced, we help students master academic subjects across grade levels. Because knowledge gained during the school years is the springboard for future learning, we work to ensure that all our students are able to build a strong academic foundation.
- Math: foundations, arithmetic, number sense, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics
- Science: biology, chemistry, physics, Earth/Environmental
- English: Early reading, reading comprehension, grammar, writing, literature analysis
- History: U.S., World, essay writing, research skills
- Language: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Latin, Japanese
Comprehensive Reading Instruction
Individualized reading support for every stage of academic growth. Reading is an integral skill for students and provides the foundation for a lifetime of learning. TC Reading Programs utilize multidisciplinary techniques and interventions to support readers at every academic level.
- Early Reading: phonological and letter awareness, decoding, phonemic awareness and wordattack skills, development of comprehension
- Middle years: building vocabulary and encouraging active reading while fostering a relationship with literature
- Upper skills: hone strategies to analyze complex texts and learn to make inferences. Develop intentional and focused reading habits that make reading a positive and productive activity in and out of the classroom
Demystified Standardized Test Preparation
Test prep without extra test stress. Whether students are looking to prepare for middle school tests such as the ISEE, high school proficiencies like the NYS Regents, or college entrance exams such as the ACT, we’re here to help.
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE/SSAT
- New York State Regents
- NYS Tests (Math and ELA)
- SHSAT
Thinking Caps Summer
Learning doesn't have to stop when the school year comes to an end. Summer is the perfect time to reinforce existing learning skills and develop new ones.
- Summer Pi: to review and jump ahead in math.
- The Write Stuff: to develop language and writing skills
- Taming the Test Monster: for test prep, organization and time management skills
- Bootcamp: for a two part intensive review of writing skills, mathematics, science, and foreign languages.
Special Needs and Learning Differences
Thinking Caps has a long history of working with students with learning differences. We understand that the learning process for every student is unique and strive to focus on and develop each student’s personal strengths to ensure success in academics. We use a variety of teaching styles and multi-sensory approaches to enhance each student’s learning experience and meet the needs of our families.
Scholarship
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest – Benjamin Franklin. We believe in investing in the education of our youth and have always been committed to the mission of inspiring a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. The Thinking Caps Scholarship Program is an initiative to help eligible families receive academic support and mentorship. TC provides a number of tutoring scholarships for families who qualify on the basis of financial and academic need.
