Summer is when you go on vacation and leave school behind, right? So why does A Grade Ahead start classes in June? Why Start Classes in June? Yes, our school year starts in June. And, yes, that is when summer …
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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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How to Deal with the Too Hard Mentality
How often do you hear, “That’s too hard!”? If you don’t hear it often, you probably aren’t dealing with this problem, but if your child says it all the time, he or she may be stuck in the too hard …
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5 Activities to Celebrate English Language Month
Having trouble coming up with something to do to celebrate English language month? Here are 5 ideas for ways to celebrate the English language and have fun at the same time! Celebrate English Language Month with 5 Fun Activities Word …
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The Most Important Math Formulas to Know in High School
All High School mathematics students are familiar with learning and memorizing new formulas. There are hundreds of formulas, postulates, and theorems that they are expected to understand and implement on homework, quizzes, and tests. But should students memorize all of …
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5 Tips to Avoid Cabin Fever This Winter
Winter feels so long, doesn’t it? Even though it is apparently about the same length as all of the other seasons, it just seems to drag on forever and ever. Maybe, it’s the cold. Maybe, it’s the dark, or the …
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How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids?
In this time of constant technological advancement, it can be hard to know exactly how much screen time is too much when it comes to kids. On the one hand, we want them to be familiar with technology when it …
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4 Math Topics Your Student Needs to Practice More
Mathematics is a subject that aligns well with the old saying “practice makes perfect.” It is different from other subjects in a sense because it requires patience, time, effort, and (you guessed it) practice. Some topics in math are generally …
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3 Steps for a Positive Return From Winter Break
In my last blog about taking a fall walk, we reviewed how breaks can be productive and promote creativity. However, longer breaks, such as holiday breaks can be challenging if you don’t have a strategy for you and your child …
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Tips to Deal with the Stress of Hectic Schedules
As students get older and have more classes, homework, and activities, stress can become a large part of their day. With several children with differing schedules, the combined commitments can increase that stress for the whole family. While we are …
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