The benefits of creating a travel journal are many. A student travel journal not only is a great way to practice children’s writing skills but also become a place to gather the memories of a trip, whether short or far. …
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What’s New at A Grade Ahead—Summer 2018
A Grade Ahead has been busy over the past six months. All students across the system participated in new curriculum in May called Application and Development. We wrapped up the 2017-2018 school year and all students moved “a grade ahead” …
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The Top 5 English Grammar Lessons Students Should Not Forget
Not everyone is a natural writer. For many people, translating and wrangling English grammar lessons into thoughts that make sense on paper is a task that takes a lot of hard work and constant practice. However, whether one was born …
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Computer-based Tests: The Future of Standardized Testing
Are your student’s standardized tests online? Are they going to be? Why are computer-based tests becoming so popular anyway? The Future of Standardized Testing For those of you who aren’t in the mood to watch the video, let me give …
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Water Crafts Kids Can Do Outside
Unsupervised play promotes creativity in children, but outdoor structured play that is fun and hands on can have the same effect. Crafting is a great way to get kids involved using their imagination and seeing a finished product. The beauty …
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A Grade Ahead’s Employee Spotlight Series: Meet Our Teacher and Admin, Johnny Taylor
Johnny is an administrator and teacher who attended Xavier University for three years and completed his Bachelors of Science in Education at Otterbein University. He is a valuable member of the A Grade Ahead team who wears many hats for …
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5 Educational Food Outings for Kids
With summer finally in sight, many parents may be scrambling to think of ways to keep kids learning during those long months where they are free of school. Luckily, the lovely weather associated with this time of year provides many …
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How to Make Amusement Parks Educational
Want to treat your children to a theme park but make sure they’re learning at the same time? Believe it or not, that’s simpler than you may think. In fact, if you want to make an amusement park educational, just …
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Summer Reading Recommendations from Teachers at A Grade Ahead
Although I personally wouldn’t know it from the seemingly endless cold, snowy, and very un-springlike weather we have been experiencing where I’m from, summer is right around the corner! Now, that may leave you cheering or wanting to run for …
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A Grade Ahead Enrichment Academies Explained in New Video
Have you ever wondered about how and why A Grade Ahead came in to existence? Or what makes A Grade Ahead’s enrichment academies different from the other after-school programs across the country? Or were you curious about how the program …
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