Preparing for middle school is an important step to a lifetime of learning. While elementary school puts more focus on the student, and high school focuses on the skills, middle school is when a student will decide the importance of …
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Summer Enrichment Activities: Nature Walk Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for summer enrichment activities but want your children to spend more time outside, check out these nature walk ideas for kids. They’re great ways for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors while still learning. Summer Enrichment …
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What’s New at A Grade Ahead? July 2017
The last three months at A Grade Ahead have been a blur of activity for staff, students, and parents. We have had held graduation celebrations at our academies, introduced hands-on activities into our curriculum, launched our Parent Portal to all …
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4 Qualities of a Good Math Tutor
No matter what type of math tutor you choose for your child, the extra attention your child receives in tutoring sessions or enrichment classes can be beneficial. That attention can boost the child’s confidence, customize learning goals, and expand your …
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10 Reading Enrichment Activities for Elementary Students
Before I dive into listing some great reading enrichment activities for elementary students, I should probably take some time to discuss what exactly enrichment is. When we refer to enrichment in education, we are usually talking about activities that go …
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How to Combine Exercise with Learning
At first thought, learning and exercise do not seem to have much in common, but that’d be incorrect! There are actually many academic benefits of physical activity. If you’re wondering how physical activity affects understanding and how to combine exercise with …
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What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy and Why Does It Matter?
If you read about education or listen to someone in the education field, you will often hear key terms: critical thinking, creative thinking, higher-level learning, authentic learning, etc. What do educators mean when they use these terms? It all goes …
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Independence Day Quiz: Do You Know Your History?
The 4th of July is a very important date in our nation’s history, and it is fun to celebrate with a day of backyard barbecues and outdoor activities. However, Independence Day is about much more than fireworks and food! How …
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How to Motivate a Child with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, presents problems for children who try to get work done. ADHD includes symptoms of physical hyperactivity, which is the “H” in ADHD. Inattentive ADHD, which was called ADD in the past, presents …
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7 Summer Reading Challenge Ideas from Teachers at A Grade Ahead
Sometimes with all of the sunshine and freedom of summer, it can be difficult to want to just sit down and read a book. Most kids and teens want to be outside and active with their friends when it is …
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