Eric’s Talent Take Center Stage On Broadway
Eric Williams, a fourth grader at AOS, had an exciting and transformative summer as he joined the cast of Broadway’s MJ The Musical, where he alternates in the role of ‘Little Michael.’ This incredible opportunity allows Eric to showcase his remarkable talent and immerse himself in the world of professional theater at a young age. […]
Brailyn Is Making Waves In the Competitive Swimming World
Brailyn Banks, a talented fourth grader at AOS, is making a splash in the competitive swimming world as she enters her third season as a USA swimmer. At just 8 years old, Brailyn was already proving herself a force to be reckoned with. She set an impressive personal best in both the 25M and 50M […]
The Sapari Brothers Land High Kicks At The Taekwondo Championship in Seoul
Caiden and Caleb Sapari spent an unforgettable summer in Seoul, South Korea, competing in the World Olympics Taekwondo Championship. The competition was intense, featuring a variety of events including form, board breaking, and sparring, testing both their physical skills and mental focus. Caiden, a fourth grader at AOS, showcased exceptional skill and determination, earning a […]
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Does enrolling your child in a private kindergarten school build them a better foundation for learning?
The education of children is a top priority for most parents. As a child gets close to school age, the question of where the child will attend school arises. Wanting the best for your child, you may consider a private school. But, you may wonder if a private school is worth it. Will a private […]
Playing with Purpose: How Socialization Provides the Building Blocks for Your Child’s Future
From the moment they were born, your child has been honing and improving their socialization skills. Each conversation and interaction is processed and stored in your child’s mind, influencing their thoughts and communication. Family relationships do a great job of modeling socialization techniques to children. Eventually, however, they’ll be ready for new lessons that must […]
Nine Long-Term Benefits of Teaching Spanish to Children
Perhaps you’ve marveled at your child’s ability to quickly memorize a poem for school, pick up a new skill, or spout a plethora of obscure facts about their favorite movie. You may have even found yourself thinking, “I could never do that!”. It’s true, children are at an advantage when it comes to learning. A […]
How can children benefit from learning a second language in a private school?
Children learn a lot during their school years. Are there benefits to having a second language be one of the things they fit into their education? Some of our readers share their insight about the benefits of learning a second language at a private school. Keep reading to have a better understanding about whether or […]
Building a Firm Foundation: The Importance of Bible Study for Children
Our Atlanta Christian school teachers know that helping children build a firm foundation of faith is essential to navigating a world full of conflicting worldviews, distractions, and temptations. However, we believe that the study of the Bible is more than a subject taught in private school classrooms or at church on Sunday. It applies to […]
Is Your Child’s Learning Environment All it Should Be?
You’ve probably seen the stereotypical movie classroom scene. Paper airplanes soar through the air, notes are passed back and forth, the student in the corner blows a giant bubble and ends up with sticky pink gum plastered to her face. Meanwhile, the teacher rambles on at the blackboard, unaware or unfazed by the complete lack […]
How can Christian school teachers instill values and encourage their students to follow Christian living?
Simply attending a Christian school will not instill Christian values into a student. What can teachers at Christian schools do to help encourage their students to follow Christian living? How can they ensure values are being imparted on the youth? Some of our readers had some ideas for teachers, or anyone who has an influential […]
10 Questions to Nurture a Child’s Critical Thinking
Kids need critical thinking skills. Teachers and parents can help. Kids won’t develop this overnight, and a critical thinking lightbulb won’t flick on at a specific age. Instead, it is planted, watered, and nurtured through seeds of conversation from the time children begin processing spoken language. At The Academy of Scholars Christian private school here […]
Creative Ways to Teach Children Self-Awareness
A self-aware child is equipped to understand their emotions, thoughts, and principles. Beyond that, they can discern the effect these things will have on their behavior. If a playground bully cuts in front of a self-aware child who is waiting to play foursquare, they’ll understand what’s bubbling up inside of them. The self-aware child will […]