Whether it is an after-school program, a summer camp, day care or any other place a bunch of kids have free time, board games are great way for kids to have fun and learn various skills along the way! So, … Read More
Mindfulness and social emotional learning (SEL) are becoming increasingly important, and it is beneficial to start teaching kids at a young age how to manage their stress and emotions in a healthy way. The goal is to develop the skill … Read More
Learn how to create a Summer Schedule that kids (and parents) will enjoy! My daughter just finished a successful year of kindergarten. My husband and I both firmly believed that having good routines in place at home helped contribute to … Read More
When I’m not here at S&S being my crafty self, I’m also a Reiki Master practitioner. It’s important we lead by example for our youth and make self-care a priority by consistently taking time for ourselves each day in effort … Read More
Did you hear the Big News? Crafty Kate is Back! What!? That is just Bananas! I’m Crafty Kate here at S&S Worldwide, and I’m back in action and excited to share these super fun and silly ideas using a basic … Read More
It is important to introduce and reinforce bullying prevention through engagement in classrooms, after school programs and other youth organizations during the entire year. October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, to specifically highlight this growing issue during … Read More
Spreading the message that everyone fits in and is accepted is an important part of any program, whether you are working with children or young adults. This DIY puzzle idea is a great way for you to let your group … Read More
As educators and youth development leaders, some of the most important things we can teach to the kids we work with are learning how to manage emotions and interact with others. Social emotional learning (SEL) addresses children’s ability to learn … Read More
At S&S Worldwide, we love to highlight stories of organizations we sponsor to share their mission and help inspire others. This story from an organization called Jewish Family Services has truly inspired us and we hope to help spread their … Read More
Bullying Prevention Month in October is the perfect opportunity to teach children the importance of not only being aware and empathetic of social issues like bullying, but also the importance of advocating for them. Whether you are a teacher, afterschool … Read More
