The A Grade Ahead Blog
Third grade students should be encouraged to read not only abundantly, but also diversely. Third grade is one of the most important years for young readers as they continue to develop in fluency as well as comprehension. The greater opportunities…
Read full articleNavigating American schools as a family whose primary language is not English is a challenging and stressful process; it is one that will take time and patience. Learning a second language in an unfamiliar country is not easy for a…
Read full articleJune and July were busy months for students attending Mathwizard’s educational camps. Three different camps, each aligning entertainment and learning on a specific subject, gave students in grades 2-6 the opportunity to stimulate their brains and get out of their…
Read full articleWhile high school is an exciting and pivotal moment, the transition can be a stressful time in your teen’s life. The transition from middle school to high school can be frightening for both students and parents alike. There are several…
Read full articleParents guide their children through many aspects of life, but helping a child transition to middle school can be particularly challenging. A student at the middle school level has to navigate a new world of organizing, socializing, and independence, in…
Read full articleWhy do MathWizard’s writers like quotes so much? Who knows? Maybe, it’s because we write all the time. Maybe, it’s a teacher thing. Maybe, there’s something in the water. Whatever the reason, we all have our favorite educational quotes. Here are our…
Read full articleThe Common Core State Standards often receive negative attention from news outlets, politicians, and parents. Often, this negative attention stems from assumptions about the Common Core Standards that are simply not true. I explained what the Common Core Math and…
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…
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