A baby’s first words are often a milestone in any parent’s life, but did you know that young children understand language months before they are able to speak? English learning for kids, or any language for that matter, should focus …
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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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What Makes a Good Afterschool Tutor?
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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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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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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5 Tips for Keeping Your Child Warm on the Bus
During the winter months, it can be difficult to ensure that your child is warm on the bus ride to school. In a car, the temperature is a bit easier to control, whereas that luxury isn’t always available on a school bus. …
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5 Ways Gifted Children Can Benefit from an Enrichment Academy
Gifted children need special attention. Schools often don’t have the resources to provide special attention for gifted students, however. This is because schools typically focus on the regular classrooms and students who are behind first rather than gifted students. Gifted …
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5 Free Online Writing Games for Students
Whether your child is already getting extra practice in school through academic enrichment or tutoring, it seems as though there is always room for more. And if you are anything like me, you notice that students especially struggle when it …
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Common Questions About School Closings and Delays
Winter is here, and with the warm drinks, decorations and twinkling lights also comes inclement weather. Sometimes this leads to schools, learning academies, tutoring centers, and after school activities being cancelled or delayed. Many may not know the procedures that …
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