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A Christian Outlook on Back-to-School

July 31, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

As summer draws to a close, our brains are overloaded with back-to-school banter. Oftentimes students get caught up in choosing the right courses, worrying about grades, and collecting the gadgets necessary to complete online schoolwork.

Let's take a step back and reexamine our priorities.

A refreshing blog article from 2013 titled Five Back-to-School Basics outlines a few keys to academic success that put Christ at the center of education. Though the message is geared toward students who attend a physical school, it applies to distance learners too.
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Educational 4th of July Activities

June 30, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

As Independence Day approaches on July 4, discover four fun ways to help your student celebrate and learn about our nation's beginning, as well as the traditions associated with the holiday. [Read more…]

5 Ways to Celebrate Olympic Day

June 23, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

Held in honor of the first modern Olympic Games, Olympic Day is an annual international event celebrated on June 23. According to teamusa.org, millions of people in more than 160 countries participate each year with the goal of promoting health, fitness, and the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect, and sportsmanship.

At Ignite Christian Academy, we're proud of Olympic athletes like Sage Kotsenburg, an alumnus who earned the first gold medal of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. [Read more…]

6 Tips and Educational Activities for a Safe Summer

May 14, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

During the summer months, many kids spend more time being active outdoors. Unfortunately bumps, bruises, scrapes, and scars are sometimes a side effect of summertime fun. Before your family gears up to head outside this summer, take some time to learn and put important safety tips into practice.
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Simple, Special Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

Mother's Day is on its way. Do you have a card? A gift? A fun way to show your love and appreciation for everything mom does? If you're still stewing over gift ideas, check out our suggestions below. Partner up with siblings or ask dad for a hand in order to pull off a heartfelt present for mom by Sunday.
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4 Fun Ways to Explore Science This Spring

April 25, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another." -Henry Van Dyke

As the weather warms and spring days are no longer a rarity, head outdoors to explore the changes happening around you. Phenology, the study of the relationship between weather and climate and the life cycle stages of plants and animals, can be observed in your own back yard. Here are four fun ways to pique young scientists' interest in nature and phenology this spring.
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Hollywood to Tackle Topics of Noah and Heaven This Spring

March 27, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

Russell Crowe plays Noah and a child visits heaven during a near-death experience in two faith-based films opening this spring, Noah and Heaven Is for Real.
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Resources for Distance Learners with ADHD

March 21, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

As distance learners who live with the disorder know, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can make academic learning a challenge.

In a webinar hosted by the National Resource Center on ADHD, Sandra Rief, MA and author of How to Reach & Teach Children with ADD/ADHD, notes that the disorder impacts the executive functions of the brain. [Read more…]

Tips for Raising Lifelong Readers

February 28, 2014 by Ignite Christian Academy

With trendy technology stealing the time of today's learners, motivating students to read can be a tricky feat. Yet the important life skill helps students expand vocabulary, master language, improve writings skills, and much more. Here are a few tips to help you raise lifelong readers in the digital age.
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