My dad was one of the most magnificent men I have had in my life. He was a supporter of dreams and a source of incredible inspiration. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2017 and I want to pay tribute …
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Memorial Day Activities for Elementary Students
Memorial Day is a great opportunity to teach children not only about respecting sacrifices made by men and women serving in the U.S. military but also about American history. Here are some crafts and activities to engage your child in …
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April Fools’ Day: 10 Kid-Friendly April Fools’ Day Pranks
I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a fan of April Fools’ Day. I tend to keep a policy on that day every year that I don’t prank anyone, in hopes that no one pranks me either. …
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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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Valentine’s Day Cards from the Students at A Grade Ahead
Beginning the week of Feb. 6th, students at A Grade Ahead participated in a craft to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The craft table was set out in the lobby of our Columbus enrichment academies for the students to make Valentine’s Day …
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Happy Holidays from the Students at A Grade Ahead
Author: Elaine Timbuleng, Writer and Teacher at A Grade Ahead
The Twelve Books of Christmas: My Top Twelve Holiday Books of All Time
As an educational enrichment teacher, and especially as a teacher of English, I am hard-pressed to find anything within the realm of education that excites me more than catching my students getting into a good book. And with the holidays …
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A Grade Ahead’s Students Tell Us Their Halloween Wishes
Author: Elaine Timbuleng, Writer and Teacher at A Grade Ahead
Celebrating Diwali
What is Diwali? India’s most important holiday of the year is Diwali, which is also known as the Festival of Lights. This religious holiday is celebrated in either October or November of each year, depending on when it falls within …
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