Thirty-five years ago, I was a young mother, raising two kids. Our favorite pastime was going to the children’s section of our local library and reading children’s books. One day, a thought came to me to develop writing assignments based on these books. I knew how difficult writing can be,…

As the summer months approach, many students find themselves wondering how to best  prepare for the upcoming school year. While there are various ways to approach this question,  the most successful way to prepare for going back to school over the summer is by creating a  structured routine, engaging in…

Kai graduated Swarthmore College with a B.A. in linguistics and languages and found a passion for working with kids through tutoring with SpiderSmart. Kai has worked with so many of our students, from supporting high schoolers preparing for college to inspiring newcomers with ESL needs. In addition, Kai has taken…