March is National Nutrition Month! There are so many ways to raise awareness on the importance of healthy eating habits and stay informed about the nutritious choices we have. We’ve created a Nutrition Activity Bucket List to make it easy … Read More
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Tips to Start your New MakerSpace
We are all about MakerSpaces here at S&S and have been immersing ourselves in the concepts and ideas surrounding them. We even have a dedicated MakerSpace Shop! I find it fascinating that there are so many options for a MakerSpace and … Read More
Three Successful After School Program Grants
You’ve been working hard all summer long with the curriculum team, devising a master plan to raise the school’s academic achievement level. Your students’ test scores have been abysmal and getting worse, and you are determined to fix this issue … Read More
Parachute Basics – Introductory Games for Kids
Parachute play is one of the most popular activity ideas that can be used in any type of program, both indoors and outdoors! Below are a handful of ways to introduce the parachute to a group of children and get … 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
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