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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New Year’s Resolutions for Kids: Setting and Sticking to Goals
Goal setting is an extremely important skill for people of all ages, whether goals relate to academics, careers, or personal life! Forbes Magazine explains that setting goals helps children make noticeable differences in behavior (for the better), focus on productive …
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5 News Sources for Students
Fresh off the press! Being aware of current events is just as critical for kids as it is for adults. In fact, Common Sense Media finds that young people actually enjoy following the news, as 78% of teens reported that …
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What’s the Importance of Word Problems?
“If Johnny has eight apples, and he gives three of them away to Sally, how many apples does he have left?” Word problems have long been met with dread by math students from all walks of life. Normally, when people …
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8 Habits for Kids to Build for Success in School
A new school year brings a fresh start… and a fresh set of teachers, students, assignments, stresses, responsibilities, and maybe even schools. At A Grade Ahead, we know the beginning of the school year can be chaotic, exciting, and a …
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How to Prepare Your Child for a New School
Believe it or not, the movies about the new kid at school eating lunch alone in the bathroom stall are not total exaggerations. I attended a high school outside of my district, so I didn’t know a single other person. …
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Kid-friendly Independence Day Recipes
Every family has its own Independence Day recipes and traditions, young and old alike. For me, food has always been the most exciting part of this holiday because it was one of the few days out of the year that …
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