Think about the last time a song instantly brought you back to a summer road trip, or the smell of fresh-baked cookies reminded you of your grandmother’s kitchen. That’s your brain at work, weaving together senses and memory in ways that stick. The same … Read More
Summer learning has become a top priority for districts, and for good reasons. With persistent achievement gaps and unfinished learning still impacting post-pandemic classrooms, summer programs are frequently positioned as a key intervention strategy. However, the data reveals a more … Read More
Just Make a Mark – Why The Dot Book Aligns with the S&S Mission When we first encountered The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, it struck a chord with our team at S&S Worldwide. The story is simple, yet powerful: … Read More
From early mornings to late afternoons – and all summer long – Extended Student Services (ESS) programs are essential to student success. Whether you’re running a before-school program, afterschool care, or summer enrichment, your goal is to keep students engaged, … Read More
As summer approaches, educators and program coordinators face a familiar challenge: preventing summer learning loss, often referred to as the “summer slide.” Let’s explore some emerging trends and challenges in summer education, including: The increasing need for at-home learning solutions. … Read More
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is an award-winning book written by Eric Carle. This classic children’s book has been used to develop children’s speech and language skills for generations. The predictable language of the text encourages children to chime in and … Read More
by Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP – Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation & Support Creative Reads Kits are exclusive book and activity kits from S&S Worldwide. They currently have 8 kit options, and one of them is my favorite childhood book by … Read More
Celebrate #InternationalDotDay with our exclusive activity pack for 100+ kids! Join the global celebration of creativity, self-expression and collaboration inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, “The Dot”. Celebrated annually on or around September 15th, Dot Day encourages people of all … Read More
Objective: To organize and display writing in a creative, sequential order Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: k-3 Materials: Picture books, photographs of animals, people, places or things Colored pencils, crayons or markers Lined paper Pencil Construction paper … Read More
Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: Introducing the Ultimate Tool for Kids and Teens With many distractions and challenges in the world today, encouraging the concept of gratitude in children and teens is very important for their holistic development. In the … Read More
