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7 Activities to Explore Robotics After School

7 Activities to Explore Robotics After School

The best way to introduce school-age students to robotics is by providing fun, hands-on projects that also promote STEM skills.

5 Ways to Transform Students into Active Citizens

5 Ways to Transform Students into Active Citizens

In the current political and social climate, after school professionals can help kids understand current events in developmentally appropriate ways.

Spring Static Electricity Experiment

Spring Static Electricity Experiment

Engage your students with this creative activity using static electricity to magically make butterfly wings flutter up and down.

8 Suggestions to Communicate Effectively with Parents

8 Suggestions to Communicate Effectively with Parents

Suggestions to communicate with parents.

Verb-Adverb Charades

Verb-Adverb Charades

Engage you students in after-school with art and literacy.

Raising the Bar: Promoting Quality Improvement in After School

Raising the Bar: Promoting Quality Improvement in After School

The importance of quality afterschool programs.

Three Components to Encouraging Physical Activity Among Students

Three Components to Encouraging Physical Activity Among Students

According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years.

Leak-Proof Bag

Leak-Proof Bag

Demonstrate how polymer chains work together to prevent water from leaking out of a plastic bag with this after-school chemistry experiment for kids.

How To Promote Inclusion in After School Programs

How To Promote Inclusion in After School Programs

How can educators ensure that all students have access to high-quality after school programming, regardless of their abilities, needs or challenges?

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