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Why to Start English Lessons Early

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2025

Starting English lessons early gives students an opportunity to engage in vocabulary building, grammar skills, and writing.  In turn, this will help them strengthen their understanding of the content when they become readers as well as making real world connections…

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A Grade Ahead Travel Survey

Last Updated: Mar 5, 2019

Growing up I would read books that would transfer me to different places around the world.  I could imagine what these place looked like in my mind.  We hear people tell us about the places they have been, and we…

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My 1st Grader Can’t Read – Should I Be Worried?

Last Updated: Feb 12, 2019

Reading happens at different times for each child. Most reading happens in a sequence, beginning with decoding letters and sounds. Then, forming words and sentences – eventually paragraphs. Leading to forming ideas and the understanding of what they are reading.…

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Tips to Deal with the Stress of Hectic Schedules

Last Updated: Dec 11, 2018

As students get older and have more classes, homework, and activities, stress can become a large part of their day. With several children with differing schedules, the combined commitments can increase that stress for the whole family. While we are…

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A Grade Ahead Fall Favorites 2018

Last Updated: Nov 20, 2018

Staff members at A Grade Ahead were asked to take a survey about some of their favorite things about fall. Although there are many questions that can be asked, here are the ones we chose: What do you like best…

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Signs Your Child is Bored in School

Last Updated: Oct 9, 2018

It’s not unusual for children to complain every now and then that school is boring.  Typically, what they are actually telling us is they do not like the subject, or there is a specific topic being taught that they do…

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