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At A Grade Ahead, winter is definitely in the air! While our programs run year-round, we know that this time of year can be a time of great excitement, with holiday celebrations in full swing for many. With cold temperatures …
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At A Grade Ahead, we understand that creative writing builds imaginative, critical, and focused thought. This is why our English program incorporates the skill into our curriculum as early as 1st grade using writing prompts and other creative activities! No …
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The Princess Bride: A Tale of Two Classics I was in college the first time I saw The Princess Bride. Someone put in a VHS tape (Yes, it was that long ago!) and insisted we had to watch. I wasn’t …
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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton has long been a beloved classic in young adult literature, capturing the struggles of adolescence, social divides, and the yearning for a sense of belonging. Written in 1965 when Hinton was just 16 and growing …
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Here at A Grade Ahead, we’re proud to provide your child with educational enrichment that can push their skills to new heights. An amazing way for students to excel and stretch their abilities is to engage in creative writing projects! …
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So, your child’s a writer. Yay! Having a child who loves writing is a great thing. Writing involves creativity, imagination, and the ability to form cohesive ideas together in a complete way. Children can bring these skills into any part …
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One of the most common errors I see when reading anything from students (and even adults) is the tendency to mix up homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like “to,” “too,” and …
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