We’re excited to introduce Study Skills as a new offering for upper elementary and middle school students! This subject is all about helping kids build habits that support learning, like organization, time management, planning, note-taking, and test prep. It’s not just for struggling students — it’s for any learner who could benefit from structured strategies to feel more confident and independent.
Who Can Teach Study Skills?
Study Skills is currently available for:
Grades 2–3
Grades 4–5
Grades 6+
If you’re already teaching general tutoring, writing, or reading for any of these grades, you’re likely a great fit to teach Study Skills too. 🎉
đź“ť Study Skills Trial Assessments
Each grade band has a custom Trial Slide Decks to help you guide the session.
During the trial session, you’ll:
Use the slide deck to guide a series of interactive activities that explore the student’s current study habits, preferences, and areas for growth.
Ask open-ended questions to get to know how the student organizes their work, remembers assignments, manages time, and handles distractions.
Introduce strategies like timers, checklists, reading comprehension tools, and brain breaks to see how familiar (or new) they are to the student.
Observe how the student responds to tasks like prioritizing assignments or reflecting on their learning.
Build rapport and gather insight to personalize your ongoing Study Skills instruction.
This isn’t a test, it’s a launchpad for helping students take ownership of their learning. ✨
📆 Pacing Guide for Weekly Study Skills Classes
Each session can follow a simple structure like this:
1. Warm-Up & Goal Review
Greet your student and check in on progress toward their study habit goal. (Example: “This week I’m trying to use a timer when I do homework.”)
2. Strategy Spotlight
Introduce or review a skill like organization, note-taking, or prioritizing. Use interactive tools and mini-activities from the slides to practice.
3. Real-Life Application
Practice the strategy using a current assignment or simulate one (e.g., planning how to study for a test, making a checklist, or doing a reflection).
4. Wrap-Up & Preview
Celebrate what they tried, reflect on what helped, review progress on goals, and preview the next session’s focus.
FAQ
Q: Who can I tutor in Study Skills?
A: Students in grades 2 through 9, with grade bands tailored for:
Early elementary (2–3)
Upper elementary (4–5)
Middle school and above (6+)
Q: Do I need to sign up to teach Study Skills?
A: Tutors must add Study Skills to their profile to begin teaching it.
Q: What’s the goal of a Study Skills trial?
A: To explore a student’s current learning habits, introduce strategies like timers and checklists, and identify one or two key areas to focus on moving forward (like managing distractions or planning ahead).
Q: Is Study Skills academic tutoring?
A: Not exactly! Study Skills focuses more on how kids learn rather than what they learn. It complements academic tutoring by giving students tools to stay focused, plan ahead, and build confidence across subjects.
Q: Do I need to use a specific curriculum?
A: No formal curriculum is required. You’ll use the provided trial decks and ongoing support materials, but you’re encouraged to bring in your own strategies and tools that work well for your teaching style.
Q: What kinds of goals should I set for Study Skills students?
A: Clear, skill-based goals help drive progress. Example goals might include:
“Use a checklist to complete all weekly assignments.”
“Study for tests in 3 short sessions instead of one long cram.”
“Use a timer to stay focused for 20 minutes at a time.”
“Take and organize notes using bullet points and headings.”
Q: How do I know if I’m qualified to teach Study Skills?
A: If you’re already supporting students with homework, reading, or writing, and you have strong classroom or tutoring experience, you’re more than ready to guide kids in Study Skills.
More questions? Email our team at: tutoring-support@classdojo.com