Are you a Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper? Bucket Filling is a social emotional and character building practice that is taking place in classrooms and early education programs all over. Playing off of the golden rule “To treat others … Read More
Category Archives: After School
Collaborative Art Projects For All Ages
What is Collaborative Art? Collaborative art projects offer a group the opportunity to create a lasting project that each individual participates in. Creating a collaborative art piece takes patience, respect, teamwork, and helps to build a community. We encourage you to integrate … Read More
Group Craft Activities for Father’s Day
Need some Father’s Day craft activities for your classroom or afterschool program? We’ve chosen 3 of our favorite DIY group crafts to share with you that can be made with just a few simple materials. Kids can give their dads … Read More
How to Celebrate After School Professionals Week
After School Professionals Appreciation Week is celebrated every year in April, and it’s the perfect time to recognize the people who keep programs running, students engaged, and communities supported long after the school day ends. At S&S Worldwide, we work … Read More
Activities for Scout Groups and Summer Camp
Spring is a busy time for scout groups and will lead into summer camp in just a few months. We wanted to make leaders’ jobs easier by sharing some activity ideas to inspire creativity. Here are 7 different activities that can … Read More
Simple Origami Lesson for Afterschool or Scout Groups
Our Girl Scout troop chose two countries to study for World Thinking Day in February, one of them being Japan. We decided to make origami animals for the event. This activity will appeal to young art enthusiasts and makers. Since we … Read More
Meaningful Earth Day Activities for After School
There are so many ways to celebrate our beautiful planet on Earth Day. Planting a plant, making an earth craft, or cleaning up the trash in a local neighborhood, all have a lesson attached to them that lend mother nature … Read More
Zoo Animal Themed Crafts & Activities
Kids love zoo animals! Plan a zoo theme for your program that is packed full of different types of zoo characters. We’ve put together a list of fun crafts, activities, and products. You can use these for classroom lessons, after school … Read More
National Nutrition Month – Activity Bucket List
March is National Nutrition Month! There are so many ways to raise awareness on the importance of healthy eating habits and stay informed about the nutritious choices we have. We’ve created a Nutrition Activity Bucket List to make it easy … Read More
How to Play GaGa Ball in the GaGa Pit
What is GaGa Ball? I had heard of it. I knew that we sell a GaGa Pit at S&S Worlwide. I have listened to my kids tell stories about it in PE class. Yet, I still didn’t understand what ‘IT’ was! … Read More
