Thinking Caps For Kids

We’re creating confidence! 

At Thinking Caps for Kids our goal is to create a real love for learning – even if the going is a little tough. 

With a passionate and experienced team dedicated to helping your child overcome challenges in maths, literacy and senior high school exams, we achieve real and meaningful results – both academically and in children’s confidence. 

We love those light bulb moments! 

Years 2-8: developing a love of Maths 

Our tutors are experienced, primary-trained teachers who follow the New Zealand Maths Curriculum; building your child’s number knowledge and basic facts recall, as well as developing efficient strategies to solve Maths problems. Your child is tutored in a small group, which allows for individual attention along with the opportunity to discuss their thinking with others, as they do in class. 

Grouped according to their Numeracy Stage, your child will improve their number knowledge and strategy thinking and have fun along the way with hands-on activities. 

Because it’s confidence that counts! 

In-School Tutoring – Year 2-7 

A good option for busy kids and parents! 

Thinking Caps run tutoring sessions within many schools on the Hibiscus Coast and Upper North Shore.  We have established a very friendly professional relationships with teachers and management.  Students work in small groups for their appropriate level for 45 minutes, gaining knowledge and developing essential strategies. Each term there is a focus that corresponds with what schools are learning so there is consistency and reinforcing throughout the term. 

Kids love these sessions! 

After School Tutoring Year 2-13 

Years 2-6: gaining knowledge and confidence 

Open, light, warm and plenty of space for great learning to happen, this friendly atmosphere encourages kids to feel welcome and relaxed so they can get the most of each lesson. After School group lessons run a very similar structure to our in-school sessions, the main difference being that lessons are one hour long, with a lolly at half time! 

Years 7-8: consolidating classroom learning 

Your Year 7 or 8 child is encouraged to bring along each week any Maths homework or questions they are having difficulty within class so that we can tailor the lessons to your child’s specific needs and support them with their classroom learning, including revision for tests. 

Knowing times tables off by heart is often an area of need and these can be worked on alongside your child’s chosen Maths focus. 

Years 9-13: preparing for exams 

‘Study Buddy’ sessions involve older students (including university students) working one-on-one with younger students (Years 9-13) on exam preparation or a particular subject area. 

These mature young adults have the ability to tutor your child as they have “been there, done that,” knowing exactly what subject content needs to be covered & understood and how to help your child achieve. 

Patient and able to build a good rapport, they are happy to work through school textbooks, old exam papers or previous exams sat by your child and target the gaps in their learning. 

This service has proven to be very successful and is in hot demand. 

Online Tutoring Year 2-13 

Thinking Caps offer a chance for those students who cannot get to our office after school to be tutored online with one of our Study Buddy or tutors. Using an electronic whiteboard or simply a whiteboard we can work on examples to show a new concept and then give examples for the student to work on. This is an excellent way of getting expert help and assistance with someone they trust and respect! These sessions are one hour duration. 

Literacy Tutoring Year 2-6 

At Thinking Caps for Kids, our literacy tutoring program is designed to help children develop essential reading, writing, and spelling skills. Our tutors provide support tailored to each child’s unique needs, helping them overcome challenges and gain confidence in their abilities. With a focus on creating a positive and encouraging learning environment, we ensure that every student can improve their literacy skills and enjoy the process. Our sessions are structured to be engaging and effective, using proven methods to make learning enjoyable.  

Purpose-built premises 

After school lessons are held in our centre at 6 David Sidwell Place, Stanmore Bay (off Karepiro Dr). 

We have spaces for Years 2-13 after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm, 4.30-5.30pm and 5.30-6.30pm

If you are ready to give your child a real boost in confidence, give us a call on (09 424 3536) or pop in and see us.