Germ Science: How to Get Rid of Germs in Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here! Germs can spread quickly in afterschool programs, so it's important to take steps to prevent the spread of illness. Read to find out more.
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6 Ways to Make Reading Fun For Your Students
Discover 6 creative ways to make reading enjoyable for students, helping them build knowledge, analytical skills, and a lifelong love for books.
10 Time Management Tips For After School Program Leaders
As after school program leader, you have a lot on your plate.
Easy-to-Do Yarn Activities That Your Student Will Love
Sometimes you need simple activities for students in a pinch. That’s why we love sharing fun crafts and experiments that students can do with everyday items—for example, creating art with coffee filters or exploring science with items from the kitchen.
10 Socially-Distanced Games to Keep Your Students Safe and Active
As we’re in the midst of a pandemic, it may seem difficult to find activities that keep students active while maintaining a safe distance between them.
A Bill Nye-Approved Experiment to Test the Efficacy of Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of cloth face coverings, and more than 20 states have mask requirements in place. Still, many people question whether face masks provide adequate protection from the coronavirus. As schools reopen and require students to wear face coverings, they may also question the importance of wearing a mask while in the classroom. Here is a Bill Nye-approved experiment to demonstrate the efficacy of masks.
Solubility Experiment
Have you ever wondered why some substances dissolve in water while others don’t? This activity visually demonstrates the science behind solubility.
4 Ways to Support Afterschool Programs During COVID-19
Schools have most of the necessary tools, resources, and staff to reopen safely and meet students’ needs. However, many after-school programs face different circumstances, and they will need additional support as they reopen after COVID-19 closures.
Social-Emotional Effects of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents
We may not yet fully understand the pandemic’s long-term mental health effects on children, but this is an opportunity to begin addressing their social-emotional needs and to continue promoting healthy development, even in the midst of a global crisis.
Reimagine After School Spaces | How to Maximize Safety Amid COVID-19
Whether virtual or in person, after school spaces will need to be redesigned to accommodate students safely during the pandemic. Take a look at the following recommendations to help you reopen your program in a way that maintains social distancing, limits contact, and reduces everyone’s risk of contracting the disease.
