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Enhance Distance Learning with Virtual Field Trips

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A popular time of year for vacations, summer can also be a great time to take distance learners on field trips. Even if school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean learning has to cease. Yet hurdles such as time, budget, proximity, and more can prevent distance learning families from making the trek to some valuable educational destinations.  

When physical travel isn't a possibility, virtual field trips can help your distance learner experience far-off places in a fun, interactive way. Online resources provide low-cost, often free, opportunities for your student, or even your whole family, to study a wide range of topics that are tied to locations around the world.
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Top 10 Summer School Courses at ICA

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School is probably the last thing on a student's mind during summer vacation. But it's important for students to know that summer school isn't just for those who want or need a higher grade in a required course.
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10 Tips for Tackling Summer Boredom

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For distance learners who follow a traditional school year calendar, summer is typically a time for rest and relaxation, greeted with open arms. Yet for most students, it doesn't take long for the novelty of newfound free time to disappear. Check out these ten ways to doge boredom this summer.
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8 Tips for Teaching Money Management Skills

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Graduation is an exciting time to think about the future. As students receive their diplomas, they look forward to college, the real world, and all the future holds. But some graduates don't have the financial literacy they need to navigate the real world. To ensure your distance learner has a basic understanding of money management, use these eight tips to teach him about personal finance.
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3 Affordable Vacation Destinations for Distance Learning Families

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Family vacations are a fun way to present your distance learner with interactive educational opportunities. From researching destinations to helping you plan the travel route and budget, distance learners can gain practical knowledge from summertime travel. The trick is finding a destination that fits your budget. Here are three low-cost destinations that pack an educational punch.
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Become an Independent Learner

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Distance learning fosters an ideal environment for independent learners. However, the two don't always go hand in hand. The good news is you can use your time at Ignite Christian Academy to practice and strengthen your independent learning skills.
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Make an Impact on Earth Day

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With Earth Day upon us, we realize importance of preserving our planet. Today, or even this week, is a great time to teach your distance learner about the impact of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Here are three ways to engage your student in protecting our environment.
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5 Ways for Christian Distance Learning Families to Stay Fit

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Spring and summer provide great opportunities for Christian distance learning families to head outdoors and get active. Outdoor physical activities can help you fend off summer boredom and keep fit. Start planning activities now so that when the weather warms up you can enjoy as much time outside as possible. Here are five fun fitness activities for distance learning families to complete throughout the summer.
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4 Ways to Encourage Your Distance Learning Writer

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Today, April 10, is Encourage a Young Writer Day. Take some time throughout the next week to celebrate and inspire your distance learning writer. Here are four fun ways to encourage your student to expand writing skills.
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Make Gardening Educational for Your Distance Learner

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Spring has sprung, which means it will only be a matter of time before farmers and gardeners begin planting their crops. Consider planting a garden with your distance learner this spring. You can provide your student with unique educational experiences while enjoying the outdoors and homegrown food.  
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