Featured PE Teacher – Julia Stevens

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Julia Stevens! About Julia Stevens: I teach grades K-5 at Willamette Primary in West Linn, Oregon. I have 587 fantastic students in … Read More


Across the USA Theme – State of Arizona

Invite residents to celebrate the beauty of Arizona this May while recognizing the Across the USA themes each month. Honor the Grand Canyon State, which can reach temperatures of up to 98° Fahrenheit in May, with a variety of activities … Read More


Sensory Balls – DIY STEAM Activity

My 10 year old daughter came home after being at her friend’s house with some sensory balls that she made herself. I thought it was a really cool concept, and asked if she could teach me how to make them! So … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Scott Dyer

We are excited to start our Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page! This week’s spotlight is on Scott Dyer. About Scott Dyer I teach at PS 251 located in Brooklyn, New York. My school is public … Read More


Castle Crushers PE Throwing Activity

Castle Crushers is a game that takes the fun of a target throwing activity and combines it with team game elements and partner collaboration. The idea is to knock down the other team’s pins first. Altought it’s not a new concept, this … Read More


Aromatherapy Activity Ideas for Senior Facilities

Aromatherapy, a complimentary therapy that uses essential oils from plants or flowers, has been used for centuries by those wanting to improve a person’s well-being. Because the effectiveness of aromatherapy is wide-ranging, the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for … Read More


St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Activities

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some fun crafts and activities! Make shamrocks, leprechauns, and other creative Irish themed projects to add some luck and color to the holiday. These ideas are great for both kids and adults. Horseshoe Craft  Our … Read More



Classroom Book Activity – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Classroom Book Activities for: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom By Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert Story Summary In this rhyming alphabet book, letters are racing each other to the top of the coconut tree. Will all … Read More


Youth Services Library Program for Afterschool

By Natalie Gallegos, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Nominee S&S Worldwide sponsored the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017, and we are very proud of all of the nominees and winners! This is a great … Read More