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Simple Recognition Strategy for After School Program Staff
Bet on your staff, and everyone wins! If you apply this simple staff-recognition strategy, your staff will know that you value a job done well.

A Simple Strategy for Teaching Social and Emotional Skills
The S.T.A.R. Strategy is designed to develop independent and emotionally sound students.

Tin-Can Ice Cream
Cooking is a great way to engage your students after-school. Try this simple recipe for kids to make your own ice cream using coffee cans!

4-Step Approach to Crisis Management in After School Programs
Recent events have generated increasing questions about safety and security both in and out of school.

4 Tips for Launching or Improving a Summer Learning Program
Providing students with access to high-quality, affordable summer-learning programs supports healthy development and skill retention.

Five Ways to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Students
Gather your favorite books to celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Day!

Ice Pop Insulator
Teach your students the properties of insulation with the informative science experiment. Learn more about after-school science activities.