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Bullying Prevention: How to Help Students Cope with Bullying
One of out of every five students report being bullied, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.

6 Leaf Activities to Celebrate Fall
With fall comes crisp nights, Halloween and hot chocolate. But, the biggest and best sign of fall is the leaves changing colors.

Keep Kids Creative: 5 Practical Tips for Sparking Creativity
Children are born creative. They have a natural curiosity to question, explore and invent, which is a key component of creativity.

Teaching Charity: 7 Tips for Cultivating a Giving Spirit in Students
Charitable giving boosts students’ confidence, health and happiness.

Creating a Program Constitution
Celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by asking students to help create a constitution for your afterschool program.

How to Use Video Games to Help Students Learn
Studies show playing video games encourages critical thinking, improves motor skills and promotes key social skills like leadership and team building.

7 Food Science Experiments to Promote Healthy Eating
Fun science experiments that will engage students while also promoting healthy eating.