When a child is battling a serious illness, schoolwork often gets pushed aside in favor of doctor’s appointments, treatments, and recovery. But education shouldn’t have to take a backseat.
At May Resilient Trust, we’ve witnessed firsthand how personalized tutoring can help sick students keep up with their studies—and, even more importantly, maintain a sense of hope.
Here’s how customized tutoring can truly make a difference:
1. Prevents Learning Gaps During Treatment
✔ Personalized pacing – Tutors tailor lessons to fit the student’s energy levels and cognitive abilities, which can vary during treatment.
✔ Flexible scheduling – Sessions are arranged when the student is ready, whether they’re in a hospital bed or at home.
✔ Targeted reviews – Focus on essential concepts to help prevent falling behind in crucial subjects like math and reading.
2. Restores Confidence & Normalcy
Illness can leave children feeling disconnected from their friends. Tutoring helps bridge that gap by:
– Offering social interaction with a supportive adult.
– Creating small victories (“You nailed those fractions today!”) to help ease frustration.
– Keeping school routines in place, which can provide comfort during uncertain times.
Our 2023 survey revealed:
– 78% of students felt that tutoring made them feel “less alone.”
– 92% of parents noticed an improvement in their child’s mood after sessions.
3. Supports Transition Back to School
Coming back to class after being away for a while can be daunting. Tutors assist by:
✔ Collaborating with classroom teachers to prepare make-up work plans.
✔ Teaching digital tools (like Google Classroom) that were used during their absence.
✔ Simulating classroom settings to help ease anxiety.
4. Eases the difficulty on Families
When parents have a sick child, life can feel overwhelming. That’s where tutoring steps in to help:
-It offers academic support, allowing parents to concentrate on caregiving.
-Progress reports help ease concerns about their child falling behind.
-Advocacy – Tutors liaise with schools to ensure necessary accommodations are in place.
How You Can Help
✔ Refer a student – Do you know a child who could use some extra support? Reach out to us.
✔ Volunteer – We welcome teachers, retired educators, and college students to apply as tutors.
✔ Donate – Just Rs.500 can provide a week of Maths tutoring for one child. Consider giving today.
Conclusion
Education goes beyond just grades; it’s about providing sick children with a sense of purpose and hope.
Have questions or want to share your story? Drop a comment below or email us at info@mayresilienttrust.com
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