Schools know that reading aloud in front of peers is stressful for students, especially for kids who do not read well or who are just plain shy. The last thing the teachers want to do is give little kids panic attacks …
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Outdoor Math Games for Elementary Students
Outdoor math games for elementary students can be played at recess or at home, and they offer a chance for the students to practice math skills in an engaging and fun way. And although choosing an interactive game that a …
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10 Reading Enrichment Activities for Elementary Students
Before I dive into listing some great reading enrichment activities for elementary students, I should probably take some time to discuss what exactly enrichment is. When we refer to enrichment in education, we are usually talking about activities that go …
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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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Creative Ways to Teach Kids Math
Math Minded with Xavier Here at A Grade Ahead, we know that mathematics is a crucial skill that children need to develop early in life. However, for many kids, math lessons can be intimidating and boring. The good news is …
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A Grade Ahead’s Reading Recommendations: 20 Fall Books for 2023
As the seasons change, you may start to feel festive or wonder how to get your child into a fall frame of mind. You may also want to find new material to help enrich your child’s mind where English is …
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2023 Summer Reading Recommendations
As the school year comes to a close, you might be wondering how to keep your child’s mind busy this summer. Your child might even have come home with a reading log to complete over the summer. While some kids …
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Ways to Help Your Child Build a Strong Vocabulary
At A Grade Ahead, it’s no secret that we love language (I mean… We design a special curriculum to study English concepts from Pre-K all the way through high school!) It’s also no secret that having a strong vocabulary will …
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Common Core Standards and A Grade Ahead Curriculum
One of the questions we hear often from parents participating in A Grade Ahead’s Academy or Enrichment at Home programs is this: “Do the topics match what my students are learning in school?” It’s a great question! There are a …
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Visual and Verbal Communication
Visual and Verbal Communication with Students How the teacher and their students communicate is important in order to ensure the quality of learning. Whether the exchange is visual or verbal, both are effective ways of not only teaching the material, …
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