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5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged Through the Last Day of School

5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged Through the Last Day of School

Let's face it: summer vacation is mere weeks away and students are becoming less attentive and more restless with each passing day.

Create a Commercial

Create a Commercial

This fun activity gives them the opportunity to create their own advertisement and learn the art of persuasion for themselves.

Making the Case for Place-Based Education

Making the Case for Place-Based Education

If you’ve ever taken your students on a field trip to a museum, zoo or historical monument, then you’ve practiced PBE in some form.

Spring Learning Activity: Build a Bird’s Nest

Spring Learning Activity: Build a Bird’s Nest

Spring is the perfect time to explore nature! This STEM activity teaches students about birds’ natural habitats and how they’re constructed.

6 Tips for Effective Collaboration Between Program Directors and School Principals

6 Tips for Effective Collaboration Between Program Directors and School Principals

School principals play an integral role in after school program success, particularly school-based programs.

5 Ways to Teach Students to Go Green

5 Ways to Teach Students to Go Green

5 ways to teach students to be environmentally friendly.

Homemade Harmonicas

Homemade Harmonicas

Explore pitch and sound with DIY Harmonicas!

Earth Day Activities for all Ages

Earth Day Activities for all Ages

Earth Day activities to help achieve global climate and environmental literacy.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Library Scavenger Hunt

April 11 is National Library Worker's Day and a great time to get your students in a library and reading!

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