The A Grade Ahead Blog
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Hello everyone! It’s that time again, and I have another “Book vs. Movie” in store for you. The one I want to discuss today is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950)…
Read full articlePart I: The Origins of Algebraic Thinking and the Modern Number System Have you ever had to solve a word problem with an unknown quantity? For example, “There are 4 apples in a basket. The apples and the basket together…
Read full articleAt 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 articleHere at A Grade Ahead, we’re always guiding students to improve their writing skills in our programs. There are plenty of fun ways to cultivate these lessons outside of the classroom. One of my favorites is letter writing. Here are…
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 articleAt A Grade Ahead, we endeavor to set impressive expectations for our students. Still, we make sure that these expectations are attainable and maintainable; otherwise, they’re unproductive! It’s important that we set attainable goals for ourselves as well. If you…
Read full articleI have always wanted to see the stage version of Wicked, but unfortunately, that has yet to come to fruition. However, the 2024 film Wicked gave me an opportunity to experience the world of Oz. That being said, I am…
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 enrichment programs can help students excel, there are many other fantastic ways that kids can learn…
Read full articleAs Thanksgiving draws near, a time to reflect on gratitude, kindness, and the bonds that unite us, we often turn to stories that celebrate those values. One such story that perfectly aligns with the spirit of the season is the…
Read full articleHave you heard the story of the first Thanksgiving? Artwork depicting day shows the Pilgrims sitting down to a feast with the Native People of the area, whom they had invited to the celebration. In reality, we know very little…
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