Air Plants and Succulents have become increasingly popular lately – and its no surprise because they are almost completely indestructible – and oh so adorable! We’ve teamed up with Mel Arledge from Indoor Gardens by Mel, an Air Plant and Succulent … Read More
Received Your First After School Grant, Now What?
You’ve received your first after school program grant! Now what? The grantor was very generous and has promised to help you keep going throughout the next school year. Awesome! Yes, celebrate, but your work is not done. Many school grant … Read More
School Year Resolution Giveaway *UPDATED*
Dear Teachers – This giveaway is for you! “This school year, my resolution is to…” We are giving away a total of $2,500 to 13 lucky winners! One winner will be chosen to receive a $1,000 S&S E-Gift Card, two … Read More
Using Technology in Physical Education: Getting Started
Over the last few years, I’ve had the privilege to present technology sessions at physical education workshops. The most common feedback I receive from attendees is the amount of technology seems overwhelming and they don’t know where to begin. This … Read More
Using Twitter for PE Professional Development
“Is anyone on Twitter in here?” This is the question that rang out from my colleague Anthony Alexander’s (@EB_CoachA), mouth at our elementary physical education staff meeting. There were about twelve of us there and maybe two hands went up. “Do … Read More
A Mission Trip to Haiti
One thing that is very important to S&S, is helping those who are in need. Having the opportunity to share the power of what our products support in child development is part of what makes us come to work every … Read More
Monthly Book Activity: Froggy Goes to Camp
Froggy Goes to Camp – By Jonathan London Story Summary Froggy is off to summer camp! Even though Froggy is very excited to go to camp, he has to overcome some fears about going away to camp. Young campers are … Read More
Ideas Worth Sharing – Habitat for Humanity
We survey many of our customers and sometimes ask them what they use the products they are buying for. We continue to be wowed by your creative, resourceful and genius ideas, so we want to share them for others to … Read More
Egg Carton Mobile
With many of the craft projects I do, there will be a lot left over or half used supplies and if I think anything could possibly be used later on for another craft, I have to keep it! This happened … Read More
Fund Raising and Grant Writing for After School Programs
Fasten your seat belt, this article is a trip into the (sometimes) dull but essential world of finance. My pledge to you is to make these explorations useful and informative, and to lead you to fund raising and grant writing … Read More