With Father’s Day right around the corner, we thought it would be a fun idea to ask the A Grade Ahead team for their favorite fathers from books (including father figures)! What’s that? You are experiencing déjà vu? Don’t worry. …
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A Grade Ahead’s Favorite Mothers from Books
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we thought it would be a fun idea to ask the A Grade Ahead team for their favorite mothers from books! In no particular order, I present to you everyone’s nominations below. Enjoy! …
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2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
Want to teach kids about the MLK legacy in a way they can understand? These two Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities focus on key concepts with a simple, hands-on approach. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Hands-on Activities …
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St. Patrick’s Day Acrostic Poems from the Students at A Grade Ahead
As St. Patrick’s Day was fast approaching, the students in my 4th grade English class wanted to do a project. Since we have been working on a poetry unit, we decided that we would use this theme for our project. …
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President’s Day Quiz: 9 Fun Facts about U.S. Presidents You Might Not Know!
On February 18, 2018 the citizens of our country will honor our nation’s Chief Executives. Originally a day to honor President George Washington, the day now celebrates all of our past Presidents whose ideas, policies, and decisions have shaped our …
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Common Valentine’s Day Traditions for Kids in the U.S.
There are many common Valentine’s Day traditions for kids to follow in the United States. Some of them go back to ancient customs and stories, some of them are new fads, and some are traditions made and kept by individual …
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14 Halloween Writing Prompts for Kids
Halloween is fast approaching, and it is a favorite time of year for people of all ages, particularly with kids. As soon as fall arrives, the sun sets faster, and there is a chill in the air. Kids begin to …
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7 Scary Halloween Stories for Students
It’s that time of year again: time for hayrides, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, and…reading? That’s right! It’s never quite Halloween for me unless scary stories are involved, and if you know me, there’s almost nothing I love more than a good …
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8 Educational Fall Craft Ideas for All Ages
Looking for some fun fall family activities that stimulate brain power? These educational fall crafts are perfect for all ages. That means that you can do them right alongside the kids and teach them something while you’re at it! Educational …
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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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