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title: ExtendED Notes Articles (4)
description: Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. (4)
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# ExtendED Notes Blog

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## Recent Articles & Insights

![10 Activity Ideas to Keep Students Busy in October](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_100044389__800x400-1.jpg)

#### 10 Activity Ideas to Keep Students Busy in October

Read to learn about keeping students active and busy when the holiday season starts in October.

[Seasonal Activities ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/seasonal-activities) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/10-activity-ideas-to-keep-students-busy-in-october>

![Exploring Rockets: Space-Themed STEAM Activity](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_130076768__800x400.jpg)

#### Exploring Rockets: Space-Themed STEAM Activity

World Space Week is October 4-10 and is the largest event celebrating outer space.

[STEM | STEAM ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/stem-steam) [Science ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/science) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/exploring-rockets-steam-space-themed-activity>

![5 Resources to Teach Students About Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1310708243__800x400.jpg)

#### 5 Resources to Teach Students About Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation

With nearly 30,000 species facing extinction today, wildlife conservation has become a top priority for environmentalists and citizens around the world.

[STEM | STEAM ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/stem-steam) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/5-resources-to-teach-students-about-wildlife-and-wildlife-conservation>

![4 Drama Activities To Spark Confidence And Creativity In Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dramatic_play-29__800x400.png)

#### 4 Drama Activities To Spark Confidence And Creativity In Students

Did you know dramatic play yields a variety of benefits for students?

[Art ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/art) [Keeping Active ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/keeping-active) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/4-drama-activities-to-spark-confidence-and-creativity-in-students>

![5 Tips For Fostering Positive Behavior In Learning Spaces](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5_pushpastit_tips-29__800x400.png)

#### 5 Tips For Fostering Positive Behavior In Learning Spaces

When working with children, you’re sure to encounter difficult behavior from time to time.

[Program Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/program-development) [Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/5-tips-for-fostering-positive-behavior-in-learning-spaces>

![6 Inspiring Ted Talks To Transform The Way You Teach](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ted_talk-29__800x400.png)

#### 6 Inspiring Ted Talks To Transform The Way You Teach

TED Talks are short speeches that spread new, innovative and thought-provoking ideas across a variety of fields.

[Program Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/program-development) [Teaching Strategies ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/teaching-strategies) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/6-inspiring-ted-talks-to-transform-the-way-you-teach>

![10 August Themed Activities to Inspire and Engage Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/10_august_themed-30-29__800x400.png)

#### 10 August Themed Activities to Inspire and Engage Students

Summer vacation is winding down, and students and educators alike are preparing to head back to school.

[Literacy ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/literacy) [Seasonal Activities ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/seasonal-activities) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/10-august-themed-activities-to-inspire-and-engage-students>

![Why Social Wellness is Important for Educators](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/social_wellness-29__800x400.png)

#### Why Social Wellness is Important for Educators

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a core approach in many educational settings, from the classroom to afterschool programs.

[Program Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/program-development) [Leadership & Professional Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/leadership-professional-development) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/why-social-wellness-is-important-for-educators>

![How to Explore Science with Everyday Items](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sceince_experiment-29__800x400.png)

#### How to Explore Science with Everyday Items

Teach students scientific concepts like static electricity, acid-base reactions and oxidation.

[STEM | STEAM ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/stem-steam) [Science ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/science) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/how-to-explore-science-with-everyday-items>

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