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Fries vs. Fruit: Helping Students Make Better Fast Food Choices
Educating students on the importance of making healthy food choices consistently.

4 Strategies to Prevent the Fear of Failure in Students
One of the most common roadblocks to optimal learning is children's fear of failure.

Follow the Leader
A classic game that incorporates lots of physical activity to get the entire group moving! Find more ways to educate while keeping kids active.

Promote Conflict Resolution in After School Programs
Promote conflict resolution in afterschool programs.

4 Key Competencies of Executive Function in Students
Each day, we rely on our brains to perform the tasks necessary to thinking, acting and solving problems—known collectively as executive function (EF).

Hour of Code: Six Resources to Get Students in the Coding Spirit
The annual Hour of Code is held in December to celebrate Computer Science Education Week.

Four Tips for Marketing Your After School Program
Consider the following tips for marketing your program in the local community.