Four years ago I became the Library Media Specialist at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, Connecticut and am lucky enough to be paired with Kim Hebb, a technology resource teacher. Together we focus on teaching grades 3, 4, and … Read More
Category Archives: After School
4 After School Professional Development Courses to Take in 2019
Out of school time can be chaotic, depending on your setting. After a full day of school (or if you’re a summer camp – a whole school year), students are ready to just have fun and enjoy their time with … Read More
Using the Recess Checkup to Transform Your Playground
As an educator, you already know that play is one of the best ways kids learn. But are all kids getting to play during the school day? There are a few specific questions you can ask to help you come … Read More
7 Fun Tournament Ideas to Keep Your Group Active
Help your group recognize American Heart Month this February by scheduling fun tournament games to play throughout the month that will keep them active while exercising their heart. These activities can be altered to fit any group age, from young … Read More
Activity Ideas for VBS Themes – Wildlife, Galaxy, Farm, and Athens
Celebrate God with these VBS Themes! These fun & captivating themes are great for offering meaningful enrichment. Children can discover their faith with these inspirational and engaging themes. Fun and intriguing themes teach about God and life lessons. Life lessons help every … Read More
Cardio Drumming Activity for Grades K-5 – “Baby Shark” Theme
Jennie Graves at MSA West Elementary School here with another one of my lessons I wanted to share. This time I wanted to let you know how awesome Cardio Drumming is for students. I teach kindergarten through fifth grade. There … Read More
4 Helpful Ideas for Using Floor Tape in the Classroom
There’s some cool things happening with Floor Tape in the classroom and we thought we might share them with you. Teachers are using tape to organize, create quick additions to lessons and use the space they have to their advantage. … Read More
Mix & Match Makerspace Activity – Students Create Their Own Game
As part of our Disguised Learning™ model at Right At School, we try to infuse all components of our program with collaborative, problem-solving challenges that test students’ creativity and teamwork. Mix & Match is one such activity from our Game … Read More
Build STEM Skills in the Classroom – Lesson Plans Using Brackitz
Spending time engaging with building toys, from blocks to Brackitz, has dozens of proven benefits both at home and in the classroom. According to early childhood experts at NAEYC, block play builds problem solving and strategic thinking skills; imagination and … Read More
Wall, Net and Floor Game Variations to Spike and Slam Ball Play
By now you’ve probably heard of and/or played games like Spikeball® or Slammo. You may have even introduced them to your PE Program or purchased a set to have at your summer camp or after school program. Besides being fun … Read More