--- title: GAC Blog | Greater Atlanta Christian School (3) description: (3) --- - [myGAC](https://greateratlantachristian.myschoolapp.com/app#login) - [Calendar](https://www.greateratlantachristian.org/calendar) - [Event Tickets](https://eventbrite.com/o/greater-atlanta-christian-school-6783130853) - [News](https://www.greateratlantachristian.org/news) - [Summer Camp](https://www.greateratlantachristian.org/summer-camp/summer-camp) Menu [Visit](https://www.greateratlantachristian.org/fs/pages/346) Search Close # Greater Atlanta Christian School Blog ## Greater Atlanta Christian School ### Recent Posts ## [Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day) Posted by [Greater Atlanta Christian School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/author/greater-atlanta-christian-school) on Mon, Apr 20, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![leaf.jpg](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/hubfs/leaf.jpg) ](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day) Earth Day is April 22. No matter how young or old your child or children, Earth Day activities are a good way to focus on the natural world around us. There are many fun ways to do this. Choose or adapt some of the activities below to fit your family. Here are just a few ideas to consider. [Read More](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/fun-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day#comments-listing) Topics: [Earth Day](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/earth-day), [Earth Day activities](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/earth-day-activities), [family activities](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/family-activities) ## [Four Reasons Why Sports Help Kids in School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/4-reasons-why-sports-help-kids-in-school) Posted by [Greater Atlanta Christian School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/author/greater-atlanta-christian-school) on Sat, Apr 11, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![school-sports-baseball.png](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/hubfs/Blogs/school-sports-baseball.png) ](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/4-reasons-why-sports-help-kids-in-school) Learning is a full-time job for children, but so often their days are filled with other activities like sports. Some parents question whether these extra-curricular activities might take time away from studying or hurt their child's academic performance. The truth is, there are several reasons you should encourage your child to join a sports team. Not only do sports help children stay active and healthy, but they also make a difference in academics, both now, and in the future. [Read More](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/4-reasons-why-sports-help-kids-in-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/4-reasons-why-sports-help-kids-in-school#comments-listing) Topics: [co-curriculars](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/co-curriculars), [sports](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/sports) ## [6 Screen-Free Ways to Unplug with your Family](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/6-screen-free-ways-to-unplug-with-your-family) Posted by [Greater Atlanta Christian School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/author/greater-atlanta-christian-school) on Mon, Mar 23, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2017-03-23 at 2.17.10 PM.png](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/hubfs/Blogs/Screen%20Shot%202017-03-23%20at%202.17.10%20PM.png) ](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/6-screen-free-ways-to-unplug-with-your-family) When it comes to instilling positive values in your children, one of the easiest ways is to set technology aside at least one night a week for a fun family activity. You can then focus on teaching your children to collaborate and engage in quality communication while forging a strong family bond.  #### **Here are six ways to unplug with your family to take advantage of screen-free time:** [Read More](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/6-screen-free-ways-to-unplug-with-your-family) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/6-screen-free-ways-to-unplug-with-your-family#comments-listing) Topics: [parenting](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/parenting), [Technology](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/technology), [parenting tips](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/parenting-tips), [screen-free time](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/screen-free-time) ## [How to Raise Service Minded Kids](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/how-to-raise-service-minded-kids) Posted by [Greater Atlanta Christian School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/author/greater-atlanta-christian-school) on Fri, Mar 13, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Honduras 2017.2.jpg](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/hubfs/Blogs/Honduras%202017.2.jpg) ](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/how-to-raise-service-minded-kids) One of the most important values  parents can instill in their children is a willingness to serve others. By serving others, kids learn how to identify their gifts and strengths and how to use them to make a positive difference in the world.     Children who serve less fortunate populations are afforded a unique perspective that encourages gratitude and empathy. These experiences create lasting impressions on children and foster compassion, kindness, and understanding. It gives them an opportunity to make their faith actionable and to gain the confidence to share their beliefs with others while also giving them a tangible example of Christ's love. [Read More](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/how-to-raise-service-minded-kids) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/how-to-raise-service-minded-kids#comments-listing) Topics: [mission trips](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/mission-trips), [faith](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/faith), [service-minded kids](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/service-minded-kids), [service](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/service), [volunteering](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/topic/volunteering) ## [The Value of Christian Education: Finding the Right Christian School for Your Child](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/the-value-of-christian-education) Posted by [Greater Atlanta Christian School](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/author/greater-atlanta-christian-school) on Mon, Mar 9, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![mission-trip.png](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/hubfs/Blogs/mission-trip.png) ](https://blog.greateratlantachristian.org/the-value-of-christian-education) Raising children with Christian values in a secular society continues to be challenging. The advancement of technology and the changing landscape of communications is making it even more difficult to protect children from beliefs and behaviors that don't coincide with the Christian faith. **Many parents want to ensure their kids have role models who positively influence their child's character, model empathy, serve others, and encourage him or her to utilize their God-given talents to impact the world around them.** This leads many parents to consider a private Christian school where their children will be educated in a community with other families who share similar values, beliefs, and educational goals. Parents concerned with academic excellence, qualified teachers, a positive learning environment, and a safe and engaged community, should consider partnering with a private Christian school to give their child a well-rounded educational experience. 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