Habits that hold

Study Skills

The organization and study habits that make every subject easier.

Good grades start with good study skills

As your child progresses in school, homework assignments get tougher and workloads get bigger. (Have you noticed your child’s “to do” list is starting to rival your own?) Thankfully, you don’t have to teach your child good study skills all by yourself. Our study skills program can help your student take on these challenges with confidence.

The study skills program is designed to help kids in grades 4-12 build great habits that can last a lifetime. Even if your child is a good student, we’ve found that establishing great study habits early is the secret to making a big impact in school, from higher grades to greater confidence .

Our tutoring experts will:

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What’s included

Instill lifelong study skills in your child that will pay dividends far beyond school

Share effective study techniques that will make homework assignments, school projects and big tests much more manageable

Reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes our tutors are experts at motivating and recognizing children for every skill learned, building your child’s confidence

Give your family convenient scheduling options to accommodate your busy schedule

Learn how to improve study skills

Every child has unique study needs, whether your family is focused on getting those A’s or turning frustration into confidence. Some kids can benefit from time management tips. Others need study tips to effectively take tests. And yet others need help managing advanced coursework as they prepare for college.

With Sylvan’s study skills program, your child gets the individual help they need at the personal pace that works best. Depending on needs and goals, our study skills classes cover the following skillsets:

What they’ll learn

Effective study techniques to become an independent and successful student

Time management tips and organizational habits to better manage time and responsibilities

Active reading strategies, including reading comprehension strategies, to read better in every class

Active listening strategies and presentation skills to communicate clearly

Effective note taking strategies and how to use study tools, such as flash cards and color coding, to study efficiently and improve test scores

Test-taking strategies to take tests and quizzes with confidence, tackle different types of tests and manage testing anxiety

How to research effectively, such as learning how to research a topic, evaluate sources and write a bibliography

How to write effectively, such as mastering all the steps of the writing process

How to be safe online, such as learning how to locate, evaluate and share digital information responsibly and other tips on how to be safe on the internet

How to navigate college admissions requirements, including a college admission essay

Job interview preparation, including job interview tips and how to write an effective resume and cover letter

Hear it from Sylvan families

What parents are saying

“Sylvan Learning has been a wonderful experience for my son as he builds strong study skills that will benefit him both in school and for years to come. The instructors and directors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed.”

— Carolyn N. · Sylvan of Strongsville

“We lucked out with going with Sylvan for my daughter's tutoring! They have helped her a lot with creating good study habits and she has sharpened her reading and writing skills, especially as she heads into high school this year.”

— Roanne A. · Sylvan of Southlake & Keller

“Sylvan has been absolutely amazing for my daughter. She was starting to struggle in middle school and so we started her for math, reading and study skills. The teachers are so helpful and caring and the Director is amazing in her dedication. Putting my daughter in Sylvan was a great decision!”

— Nissy T. · Sylvan of Frisco & McKinney

Start learning effective study techniques today

Study skills classes are available at select Sylvan centers. Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals and schedule our Insight™ Assessment to accurately determine where your child stands academically.