Growth is measured by comparing your student to where they were 2, 3, 6 months ago, not comparing them to the standards for their grade. Growth has peaks and valleys, but the trend is upward.
Learning is hard, if it wasn’t, it wouldn’t be called learning.
Learn through play.
Learning can be like a light switch. It may not happen until it’s turned on.
Popcorn is prepared in the same pot, in the same heat, in the same oil, but the kernels do not pop at the same time. Don’t compare your student to other children, their turn to pop is coming.