The A Grade Ahead Blog
Enrichment ideas, learning strategies, book reviews, and stories from our academies — for parents and students alike.
At A Grade Ahead, we provide superior academic enrichment for our students. Time spent in our classrooms is vital to academic growth. While classroom time is important, time spent outside the classroom can also be a great learning opportunity. A…
Read full articleMaking sure your child is exposed to appropriate and enriching content to nurture their emotional intelligence can be challenging in the modern age. One way to do this is to expose your child to a variety of reading topics that…
Read full articleFor my second installment of “Book vs. Movie” article, I chose to review the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This began as a popular children’s book written by Judi and Ron Barrett and released in 1978. Phil Lord…
Read full articleHow many times have you heard your kids grumble as they do their math homework? “When will I ever use this?” is a frequent refrain we hear at A Grade Ahead as well. We know that math, especially geometry, has…
Read full articleHere 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 skills is to engage in creative writing projects!…
Read full articleThe A Grade Ahead headquarters in Central Ohio is surrounded by endless opportunities for educational field trips that go beyond math or English. In this article we will focus on our metro parks. With over 20 parks to explore, nature…
Read full articleIt is hard to believe, but it is already time to return to the classroom for many students across the United States! While A Grade Ahead has a year-round curriculum, we understand the importance of taking a break. We recognize…
Read full articleSummer’s lazy days and easy nights are coming to an end, and many of us with young children starting kindergarten may feel that we are not ready for it! The most important thing for parents to realize about kindergarten is…
Read full articleAs a kid, this A Grade Ahead staffer dreamed of someday discovering a long-lost key to understanding the past. Such mysteries lie under our feet and tantalize archeologists. Imagine finding a city buried in the sand! Archeology is the scientific…
Read full articleHere at A Grade Ahead, we’re proud to provide your child with educational enrichment that can push their skills to new heights. While our programs can help students excel, there are other fantastic sources of learning that can help kids…
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