The S&S Worldwide team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017. We are honored to highlight the nominees and winners for their accomplishments and dedication to the afterschool community. Here … Read More
Category Archives: Education
National Parks Month – A Learning Experience for Students
In honor of National Parks and Recreation Month in July, and also National Parks Month in August, I wanted to share an experience I had this summer that I believe can make a difference to many generations of students. This … Read More
Watercolor Resist Art with Writing Lesson for Students
Objective: To visually inspire writing through textured resist art mediums Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Colored Masking tape White glue Watercolor paper Watercolor paint & brushes Crayons Pencils Lined paper Lesson for … Read More
Getting the Grant – How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposal
Strengthening Your Grant Proposal – Emulate Successful Programs The grant proposals with the greatest chance of being funded are the ones the grant readers believe have the best chance of being successfully implemented. In other words, if you are able … Read More
Supporting Our Partners that Support AfterSchool
Want to help make a difference in AfterSchool? The National AfterSchool Association is electing new Board members right now and needs the help of NAA members, ambassadors and those passionate about afterschool to cast their votes. At S&S, we are thrilled … Read More
6 Pool Games for Kids – Field Trips & Summer Fun
Field trips to the pool and pool parties are a big part of summer fun for kids. Although we have pool noodles and endless beach balls here at S&S, we wanted to help introduce you to some fun pool activity ideas … Read More
Out-of-School Time Coordination in Pittsburgh Public Schools
By James Doyle, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Winner As a sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017, we are recognizing the nominees and winners for their dedication to afterschool. It’s an average … Read More
How to Use Storytelling Yoga in the Classroom
If you have an extra 15 minutes you can accomplish three things in your classroom: Calm yourself and your students Engage them in a story Become more physically fit You can accomplish all of this through Storytelling Yoga. It combines … Read More
Preschool Arts & Crafts Exploration Activity
We introduced the Preschool Art Exploration Craft Kit to a small group of our three-year old children here at Cathy’s Nursery School in Glastonbury, CT. Prior to handing them the sticky frames, we arrayed the collage materials on the table. … Read More
Grant Writing for Teachers – Why You Should Apply
Why would you want to be a grant writer for a school? It’s a lot of work to pull together a grant application. And it’s even more work if you’re fortunate enough to receive the grant. You have to keep … Read More