By Sarah Hebert, National Afterschool Association Next Generation 2017 Award Winner I moved to Waltham in the spring of 2014 from Southbridge, MA and joined the Waltham Boys and Girls Club in the summer through my position as a One … Read More
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
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
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
Include some sensory activities for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration! These sensory tubes are easy to make and provide both visual and auditory benefits. There are many different types of materials you can use to create some amazing effects, plus you … Read More
I started looking for ideas to encourage families to participate in PE activities together after reading a few tweets from other teachers about their Family PE and Fitness Nights, and attending a session on Family Fitness led by Lindsay Dillon … Read More
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. Jansen Azarias shares his experience building a successful program that has truly changed the lives … Read More
KISS – Keep It Simple Strategies – Classroom Management for High School Teachers The challenges for high school teachers come in new flavors, one of which is “no time”. Between quieting a noisy class after the bell rings, students who wander in … Read More
For all of the turtle lovers out there, we’ve compiled 10 of our top turtle crafts and activities for your program! You can also use these for an under the sea theme, ocean or nautical theme, animal theme, or include … Read More
We are proud to announce that Mahanay Elementary in Alief ISD located in Houston, Texas has received the 2016-2017 Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award for our outstanding efforts in creating an Active School Environment. Alief ISD school programs incorporate … Read More
