Tell Me More: The Student Success Toolkit

Returning from vacation with lots of thoughts and dreams about where I see HomeBloom growing... with very limited cell service I had plenty of time to ponder.
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It’s on my heart to support parents and caregivers as they guide their children’s education in the traditional sense - with homework, classroom expectations, parent-teacher communication, and generally how to navigate “school” as we know it.
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I also think my perspective on education has shifted wildly over the past year - in part due to the pandemic, but also as a mom with her own expectations and hopes and dreams about what learning means for her own children.
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I certainly value education very highly. It is a right and a key to so much in this world. Gosh, growing up I loved school so much and still do.
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But what if there is more to it than the 4 walls of a classroom? I want to support all of that learning, too.
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As a parent, I appreciate having the prerogative to take my children on a trip to see and experience new things. This world is so darn big and beautiful. I value the education I can provide at home through conversation, traditions, and interaction with the world around us. I want my children to know that education does not mean achieving straight A’s, honor roll, and perfect attendance. All of those things are other people’s expectations placed so heavily upon us that we’re start to think those are the end game.
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I think there needs to be more connection between the learning that happens in a classroom and the life we lead outside of it.
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Anyway - my hope is that with HomeBloom, parents can feel confident that the education of their children is one that they themselves can connect to, engage with, and support so that their child can grow up to truly love learning. This is NOT about replacing what is happening in the classroom. This is about empowering you as a parent to understand and truly own what is happening in the classroom; to more deeply understand why your kid may or may not be connecting with certain processes or concepts, and how you can most effectively compliment the structures found within the school environment.

I developed the HomeBloom Process to support parents with whatever goals they may have for their child, in whatever setting they feel is right for them at the time. I thought I would break down what it’s all about so you can get a really clear idea of how it all works when we decide to work together.

Who is it for?

The Student Success Toolkit is currently for parents of students in preschool through 5th grade. I support students in a variety of settings - homeschool, traditional school, and hybrid or online scenarios. Students can be working to enrich their schooling, working to improve executive function skills (focus, motivation, study skills), or struggling with a particular subject area. My background is special education, and therefore I will of course support progress toward IEP goals, too!

Is this tutoring?

No. Tutoring is AMAZING, but this is for YOU! The Student Success Toolkit will empower parents with strategies, language, and tools a teacher might use to support a student in the classroom. This equips you as a parent or caregiver to feel confident when your child screams (again) that they HATE writing, or you are trying to explain double digit multiplication they way YOU learned - which is completely at odds with how it is taught today. Or maybe your kiddo just can’t seem to keep anything organized when working or studying, and you’re just at your wits end about it all. HomeBloom can help.

How do we meet?

Meetings take place virtually via GoogleMeet. I can meet with families and parents ANYWHERE.

How does it work?

There are 6 steps!

Step 1: Student Intake Survey

Complete a diagnostic survey to help me get to know you, your child, and your family dynamic.

Step 2: Diagnostic Discovery Call

We meet virtually review the diagnostic survey and your child’s Student Snapshot that I will have created. We choose a priority issue to focus on.

Step 3: Plant the Seeds

We meet virtually again to discuss your child’s custom Growth Plan. This Growth Plan will include prescriptive action steps for you to take to plant the seeds of confidence and growth.

Step 4: Nurture Growth

We meet to review your child’s progress so far, and discuss the action steps included in Phase 2 of the Growth Plan. In this phase, we nurture independence and continued growth.

Step 5: Time to Bloom

We review your child’s growth and discuss action items included in Phase 3 of the Growth Plan. This is the bloom phase, where we expect your child to become even more self-directed.

Step 6: Close

We end our journey together by reviewing growth and highlighting most effective strategies. These strategies will be staples in your toolbox as life changes, your child grows, and circumstances change.

What if you want more support after we wrap up the Student Success Toolkit? After our journey ends, you may desire a long-term partnership. We can continue to consult 1-2 times a month to work on additional priority areas and new Growth Plans.

I really believe that this process really helps parents identify your child’s (and your own) true needs. As a parent, a million conflicting ideas can float around in one’s head. It is much easier for an experienced, outside observer to pinpoint priority issues and how to address them. Not only are you given the tools and strategies to support your priority issue, but you get the week-to-week accountability from an educator that can support you when things are feeling tough or not working the way that you would like. At the end of our time together, you should see marked improvement in the targeted area, with a toolbox of strategies to use in the future.

How can I learn more without committing to the Toolkit? Schedule a free initial call (20-30 minutes) to discuss your needs and wishes, and I can answer any questions you may have.

I can’t wait to chat more!