School is a place for learning and not for fun and games. Almost every elementary school student is familiar with this tired phrase. Maybe their parents have said it, or worse yet their teachers. Even afterschool activities such as recess, …
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Video Games Versus Reading? With the demands of life, it’s hard to find time to sit down for more than 10 minutes, let alone find the time to read a book. Many of us would rather curl up on the …
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The Importance of Math Tutoring and Math Worksheets
Math Worksheets: Necessary or…Not? As we venture through our education, it can be hard to imagine the importance of math outside of the classroom. Why is it important to complete math worksheets? How can we improve our math capabilities? Is …
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Strategies to Get Kids to Do Homework During a Pandemic
Let’s face it – we’re living in unprecedented times. With many school districts across the country extending spring breaks or teaching online for the foreseeable future, many parents and educators are finding themselves in a whole new world of schooling. …
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Leslie Luna
Readers – we want to shine this month’s spotlight on an employee who has pretty much experienced the key roles our educational enrichment company has to offer in central Ohio: Leslie Luna. She’s done administration work, teaching, and curriculum development …
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The Myth of the Gifted Child
You may have heard parents talking about their children being identified as “gifted” and wondered, “What does that mean? Is my child gifted?” According to Michigan State University, gifted children are described as “those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude… …
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How Young Can My Child Start Educational Enrichment?
As you may know, enrichment programs like A Grade Ahead have been proven to produce very positive outcomes in students’ academic achievement. Enrichment academies are a great way for students to get a head start on school material and basic …
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Real Stories: A Grade Ahead Helped My Child Succeed
In 2019, A Grade Ahead had the great honor of celebrating our very own Diya J., a fourth-grade student who won a big prize and a trip to the National Invention Convention. During our interview with Diya and her mother, Monika, …
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Is Kumon the Best Option for Academic Enrichment?
Kumon learning centers are located in every state in the United States and over 40 other countries around the world. It’s certainly a brand with name recognition, so it’s no wonder that parents consider Kumon when they search for an …
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9 Magazines that Publish Writing by Kids
So, your child’s a writer. Yay! Having a child who loves writing is a great thing. Writing involves creativity, imagination, and the ability to form cohesive ideas together in a complete way. Children can bring these skills into any part …
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