The A Grade Ahead Blog
Enrichment ideas, learning strategies, book reviews, and stories from our academies — for parents and students alike.
Everyone knows that July 4th is always a huge celebration in America, as it marks the passing of another year as an independent nation, free from the rule of Great Britain. In honor of 2016 being the 240th anniversary of our freedom, we have…
Read full articleEnrolling your child in a preschool is a great way to prepare your child for kindergarten. When you do so, preschool will be his or her first experience in a new learning environment and atmosphere. This will also be the…
Read full articleThe first day of summer is June 20, and by this point, your child is probably already knee-deep in his or her summer break. At this time of year, many parents find themselves faced with a dilemma: do they give their children…
Read full articleFather’s Day Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads! This year, we wanted to take a moment to talk about where Father’s Day comes from and show what our students think about their dads. Father’s Day dates…
Read full articleOnline Math Games for High School Students Starting with Algebra I, it gets harder and harder to find good online math games and programs to help high school students practice and study. And that’s unfortunate since high school students are usually…
Read full articleStarting kindergarten will be one of the biggest milestones of your child’s life—it will also be one of the biggest milestones in your parenting life. Kissing your child goodbye on that first day of kindergarten will not only be a…
Read full articleShould Your Child Take Geometry This Summer? 4 Questions to Ask First I teach Algebra and Geometry at an educational enrichment company that focuses on helping students excel, so I get questions like this frequently from both parents and…
Read full articleMemorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is dedicated to remembering those who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The infographic below illustrates some surprising numbers and statistics associated with Memorial Day. Take time…
Read full articleHave you ever struggled to engage your child in his or her math homework? Kids can feel bogged down by their workload, making motivation to learn difficult regardless of how important the skills are to hone. Here, we have compiled…
Read full articleHow do you pick between the ACT and the SAT when you don’t even know what’s on them anymore? Sure, at first glance the changes to the New SAT make it look like they’re the same test. OK, maybe, not…
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