What our kids and their parents
say about our Math studio.
Why
I like my math class!
"Hi, my
name is Yuliya Kiperberg.
I am in third grade. I go to Larisa's math school. I learn a lot
at her class. It helps me a lot in school. When I didn't go to her
class, I didn't like math because it was hard. But now I like math
because it's a lot easier for me to do. If your child comes here
he or she will love it. I guaranty you will love it here too. You
do get a lot of math homework, but you won't care soon, because
you won't have problems in school with math. I really like coming
to this math school. I am in a class with 2 people. Their names
are Emil and Yuliya."
Yuliya
Kiperberg, 3rd grade (4 years in the studio).
"The Studio
of Engaging Learning has obviously increased our daughter's interest
and skill in arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and logic. The homework
is fun and varied, including models to be built, pictures to be
drawn, and games to be played, in addition to numerical and word
problems. The aim of the course is practical, logical, mathematical
thinking, taught in a manner that is kind and helpful. The results
are amazing: our third-grade daughter is now routinely solving problems
of algebra and geometry that are typically taught at the junior
high-school level, and with more common sense and ease than we could
have imagined. This has been achieved easily and comfortably, and
is due the direct result, we feel, of the imagination, efficiency,
and caring manner of Larisa's teaching method. Prior to enrolling
our daughter in this program, we were worried about the meager mathematical
preparation offered in the early grades of the public schools; we
are now confident in our daughter's preparation - and, perhaps more
important - our daughter is confident in her own mathematical ability.
We wish such a studio had been available when we were our daughter's
age!"
D.G.,
M. K. (daughter in 3rd grade, 2 years in studio)
"There are
many factors that contribute to the great success of the studio. Children
love it because it is fun: they make a game out of the subject that
otherwise could have been boring. Each class is built around multiple
activities: it is a key for small children. Parents love it because
they can see how their little one's brain is working. They keep the
class small for the young kids and have a teaching assistant even
there. I think the great methodology, consistent quality and the charismatic
personality of the teacher (Mrs. Larisa Itina) is what makes the studio
so popular."
Tatyana Bardakh,
mom of a 6 year-old child (2 years in the studio).
"The
Studio is a wonderful opportunity to supplement your child's math
education. Larisa Itina has a wealth of materials for every level
and methodically builds on your child's knowledge and abilities
with these materials. She will ensure a solid foundation in mental
math for your child through many different exercises. She does
a lot of spatial puzzles, and geometry which the kids do not get
in school. Need some extra challenges for your child? Larisa has
it all!"
Mother
of a 9 year old and 6 year old
"Larisa Itina is a true professional. She has achieved the most
challenging, yet the most imperative goal in teaching - she inspires
children to want to learn. Larisa's approach is unique and extremely
effective; she is able to engage children fully, making learning enjoyable.
Our six-year old daughter often requests to do "math" at
home and is excited to attend her weekly lessons in the studio.
Their program is well rounded, covering a wide range of topics including
logic, geometry, and arithmetic. They work on advancing the children's
fine motor control, such as writing and tracing, as well as their
ability to conceptualize and construct in multiple dimensions. Additionally,
the materials they provide are varied and creative.
Larisa quickly establishes and maintains a terrific rapport with the
children. She is playful where needed, yet focused throughout a lengthy
one-hour lesson. She is extremely patient and is able to provide individual
attention, while continuing to engage the entire group in an activity.
Finally, Larisa's attentiveness towards the parents contributes to
an exceptionally positive and pleasurable overall learning experience
for the children."
Marianna Kantor, mother of 6 year-old daughter
(2 years in studio).
"I am an
elementary education teacher from Carlside, PA. I have lived for the
past three years in Moscow, teaching preschool at the American Embassy
where my four year-old son was enrolled.
During our stay in Moscow, we had the pleasure to meet a very warm
and talented teacher, Larisa Itina. She has worked privately with
my son, teaching math and playing educational games. It was evident
to me that each lesson was carefully sequentially planned to be fun,
yet challenging. Larisa was always patient and sensitive to my son's
interests, frustration level, and moods. He always looked forward
to "playing with Larisa" unaware that he was practicing
hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, sequencing, size relationships,
and numerical and geometrical concepts.
I have also observed Larisa teaching a lesson to a small group of
six and seven years-olds. I was impressed by her teaching methods
and understanding of young children.
I highly recommend Larisa and her studio to anyone!"
Barbara McMullin, Carlside, PA (mother of 4 year-old
son)
June 1997
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