Tutoring and afterschool enrichment programs are excellent tools to use when your child needs personalized help to improve and excel in their schooling. There are many options for afterschool tutoring centers and tutors. You may find yourself asking, “What makes …
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How to Make the Most of an Educational Enrichment Program
Parents who enroll their children in an educational enrichment academy like A Grade Ahead are making an investment in their children’s future with both their time and money. Here are some tips for parents and students to make the most …
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4 Foundational English Skills All Kids Should Know
Having a solid foundation is needed in order to build and grow. Applying this ideology to learning leads to success in every school subject, especially English. To have a solid understanding of English, students need to fully develop their foundational …
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Will I Ever Use Algebra in Real Life?
In short, yes. You will use Algebra in real life. Algebra is a cornerstone of all mathematical understanding. Even as a young child, you used algebra to understand what the math problems asked you to figure out. When you learn …
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How to Make a Safe Reading Environment
Want to know how to make a safe reading environment? Well, it’s simple enough – in theory. In real life, it can be hard to get everyone to cooperate, but even knowing the secret can give parents and teachers a …
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Reading with Arts & Crafts
Some children love to read, while others would rather eat their vegetables. Growing up, I loved reading all sorts of books, especially the ones that let my imagination go wild. I also loved doing arts and crafts, whether I was …
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Read Across America Day 2017
You’re never too old to curl up with a good book! Open up that book you’ve been wanting to read, or if you can’t think of one, pull out your old favorite children’s book! A favorite for many were the …
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What Can I Do with my Child on a Snow Day? Ask Emily
It’s hard to deny the excitement of the first snow day of the year. Of course, you can bet that nearly every child will be thrilled when he or she gets the call, but I have known many parents to …
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Can English Lessons Improve Grades in Other Subjects?
English may be a single subject, but the skills children learn within English classes are important for success in their other subjects at school as well as Common Core tests. By taking English lessons to develop reading, writing, and speaking …
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9 Snowy Day STEAM Activities
STEAM is a learning method that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math into inquiry and critical thinking based education. Not only do students receive instruction on these topics at school, these topics can also be incorporated in learning activities …
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