A respresentative from LEGO® came to S&S for a workshop to feature the LEGO® STEAM Park set. In this workshop, our team learned concepts related to STEAM and Makerspace, and the importance of incorporating these activities into your classroom or afterschool … Read More
Category Archives: Education
Classroom Library Support of Next Generation Science Standards
Is your school or classroom looking for ways to support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? We’ve been having a lot of conversations with our customers lately about science education and the future of their students. We teamed up with our … 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
7 Simple DIY Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation
As a Mom, I can certainly appreciate all of the time, effort, and patience that teachers and daycare staff put into their everyday schedules. I think to myself, what would we do without those amazing teachers who spend their days … 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
Advocate for Quality Afterschool Programming and Professional Development
By Stacy McEachern, National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award 2018 Nominee The S&S Worldwide team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2018. We are honored to highlight the nominees … Read More
Educational Earth Day Activities for Kids – Planting & Recycling
Celebrating Earth Day is an opportunity to teach today’s youth about our planet and how to protect it. Raise awareness in your program by sharing ways we can help preserve our environment, whether it’s at home, at school, or in … Read More
Out-of-School Time – Programs, Workshops, and Enrichment for Kids
By Chasidy Celestine, National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award 2018 Nominee The S&S Worldwide team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2018. We are honored to highlight the nominees … Read More
Birdhouse Activities – Planning a Spring Nature Watch
Spring is coming and we are ready to welcome warm weather. Now is a perfect time to think about incorporating activities into your program that relate to gardening, nature, and of course, birdhouses. Benefits of Including Nature in Your Program … Read More
How to Get Family Involved in Your PE Program
Are you looking for ways to involve family in your PE program? By inviting parents and other family members to attend PE class at your school, it helps encourage students to participate. Scheduling family time is a great way to … Read More
