What Parents Receive After Every Session

Every session at Tutor Fish ends with clear, structured notes so you always know what your student worked on, how they performed, and what comes next.

The example below is a real session note. All names and identifying details have been changed for privacy.

Quick Guide

SPLASH format = how we structure every session

Supports = strategies used to promote success

Assessment = where progress is summarized

Kelp Kudos = points earned to motivate and reward

Leaderboard = visual accounting of Kelp Kudos

Session Note

Student: Jace C. (name changed)
Date: April 22, 2026
Grade: 9th (Homeschool)

S – Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Jace arrived on time, prepared, and brought great energy to the session. He shared that he has been studying music appreciation and was excited to discuss composers like Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it’s great to see him building both cultural knowledge and critical listening skills.

He also shared a recent thrifted outfit, which led to a conversation about creativity and resourcefulness. When asked if he was ready to begin, he confidently said, “Let’s do it!”—a strong learning mindset.

SEL Focus: Oral Health

  • Brushes twice daily for two minutes (uses a timer)

  • Uses floss regularly

Excellent habits—these routines support long-term health and independence.

P – Priming (Brain Warm-Up)

Card Matching (Memory & Processing):

12 pairs completed in 1:08
→ Strong visual memory and focus

Spelling Trainer (First Use):

10 words typed 3 times each
→ Great focus and accuracy for a first session with the tool

L – Learning Activities

Novel Study – Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Completed Chapter 8 (pp. 72-81)

Reading Fluency:

115 correct words per minute

Excellent fluency and comprehension. Jace continues to show strong reading stamina and understanding of character development.

Math & Life Skills

Interactive Clock:

  • Accurately identified hour, half-hour, and quarter-hour

  • Occasional prompting needed (starting with hour hand)

→ He is working within his zone of proximal development and building confidence.

Money Master:

6/6 correct using bills and coins

→ Strong real-world math application

Decimal Addition (Calculator Skills):

6/6 correct

→ Focused on correct calculator input and precision
→ Next step: subtraction and mixed operations

A – Assessment

Jace is demonstrating:

  • Strong reading fluency and comprehension

  • Growing confidence in math and life skills

  • Effective use of learning tools

  • Positive self-care habits

  • A confident, engaged learning mindset

S – Supports (Next Steps)

  • Continue reinforcing analog clock reading

  • Expand into decimal subtraction and mixed operations

  • Maintain spelling practice using the trainer

  • Encourage continued engagement with music appreciation

  • Continue real-world math applications

H – Happy Wrap-Up

Kelp Kudos Earned: 250 (50 session + 200 jackpot)

Leaderboard Position: 2nd place

Jace had an excellent, well-rounded session—academically strong, engaged, and confident. His enthusiasm for learning is exactly what sets him up for continued success.

Looking forward to our next session.