Learn 5 different ways to use this Toss Four Game for physical education class or general active play! If you are playing indoors, hang the target from any volleyball or badminton game standards. For outdoor use, hand it from poles … Read More
Staff & Resident Activities for National Assisted Living Week
National Assisted Living Week is right around the corner (September 10-16). This year’s theme is “Family is Forever” – showing the family bond between staff and residents. Here are a few activity ideas to help you demonstrate how your facility … Read More
National Assisted Living Week – “Family is Forever” Theme
For this year’s National Assisted Living Week starting on September 10th, be sure to incorporate activities that relate to the 2017 theme “Family is Forever.” Simply add activities that involve the family members of your residents – both their blood … Read More
Tips & Strategies for First Year PE Teachers
If you’re reading this, chances are you just got your very first physical education job. Congratulations and welcome to an amazing profession where you get to change lives and make a real difference in the world. The sky is literally … Read More
Paper Bee Craft – Summer Activity for Kids
This summer my preschool kids enjoyed tearing construction paper in pieces to make an adorable bee! I had seen this torn paper bee on the Primary Theme Park blog where they used it for a writing project on Bees, but … Read More
Back to School Activity Ideas for Seniors and Grandkids
For this back-to-school season, consider planning a special intergenerational event to unite your residents with their school-aged grandkids. Here are a few ideas from notjustbingo.com for you to choose from. 1. Kindergarten Skills Training Get the kindergarteners ready for school … Read More
STEM Outreach Program for Kids & Teens
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
3 Crafty Ways to Label Your Vegetable Garden
Introduce gardening into your program this year! It’s a great way to teach kids the importance of eating healthy and also help them understand the effects of climate change. A few associates in the Marketing Department decided to grow our … Read More
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 Crayon & … Read More
