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Using Creative Play to Stimulate Social and Emotional Growth
Create make-believe houses to explore various household activities like cooking and cleaning.

Be an Advocate: 4 Ways You can Help Secure Federal Funding for After School
Advocating for after school is an endless battle. Especially with federal funding for after school and summer programs on the chopping block yet again.

How to Use Urban Farming to Improve Food Security
Many American households live in food-insecure households, in which they struggle to get adequate food to eat.

3 Ways to Enhance Learning with Social Media
Let’s face it: social media isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

Art Activity: Spark Creativity with Bleeding Art Tissue Paper Painting
Foster creativity in students with this tissue paper art activity.

Activity: Identifying Sounds to Practice Active Listening
Active listening boosts students' academic success and strengthens their personal connections through better understanding.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Summer Learning Program
Are you hosting a summer learning program this year? Yes, summer may be months away, but now is the best time to start planning for your program.

Developing Future Leaders: How Project-Based Learning Fosters Leadership Skills in Students
Developing the leaders of tomorrow is an important responsibility.