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Got Grit? Four Ways to Build Grit in After School
Grit is synonymous with the strong will to complete a task or accomplish a goal despite the challenges.
The Best Educational Apps to Keep Kids Learning All Summer
Students can curb the “summer slide” with educational apps and games that will keep their minds active while school is out.
Brain Gain! The Benefits of Brain-Based Learning
Brain-based instruction can help to insure optimum brain development and stimulation.
Six Resources to Pick Up the STEAM in After School
Six resources to learn more about STEAM and how to integrate art education into your after school program.
Ice-Tray Battery
Voltaic batteries turn chemical energy into the electrical energy. With this science experiment, students create voltaic batteries using ordinary items.
5 Tips for Healthy Eating in After School
It is essential for educators to foster healthy habits in the students attending their after school or out-of-school time programs.
Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Coping with the Effects of Trauma
It is estimated that 26 percent of U.S. children will experience a traumatic event before the age of 4 years.
The Importance of Grit and the Growth Mindset in Students
Why do some students accomplish more than others of similar intelligence?
