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title: ExtendED Notes Articles (6)
description: Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. (6)
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# ExtendED Notes Blog

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## Recent Articles & Insights

![Protect Our Species: 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2019](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/earth_day_article__800x400.jpg)

#### Protect Our Species: 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2019

The Earth Day theme “Protect Our Species,” is a mission to raise awareness of the rapid rate of species extinction.

[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/protect-our-species-5-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-2019>

![Key Financial Milestones for Every Child](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/financial_article__800x400.jpg)

#### Key Financial Milestones for Every Child

As educators and parents alike, we are largely focused on teaching children fundamental academic and social skills to help them thrive.

[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/key-financial-milestones-for-every-child>

![Tax Day: 6 Resources to Teach Students About Taxes](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/teach_taxes_article__800x400.jpg)

#### Tax Day: 6 Resources to Teach Students About Taxes

Tax season is a great opportunity to introduce your students to the civic duty of paying taxes.

[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/tax-day-6-resources-to-teach-students-about-taxes>

![How After School Can Fill in the Gap for Social-Emotional Learning](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sel_after_school__800x400.jpg)

#### How After School Can Fill in the Gap for Social-Emotional Learning

Developing social-emotional learning (SEL) skills is critical to a child’s development.

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bullying and Safety ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/bullying-and-safety) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/how-after-school-can-fill-in-the-gap-for-social-emotional-learning>

![5 Ways to Engage Your Shy Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shy_child_article__800x400.jpg)

#### 5 Ways to Engage Your Shy Students

Getting students to participate in learning activities and discussions is challenging for many educators.

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bullying and Safety ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/bullying-and-safety) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/5-ways-to-engage-your-shy-students>

![4 Afterschool Organizations That Champion Inclusion for All](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/afterschool_advocacy_article__800x400.jpg)

#### 4 Afterschool Organizations That Champion Inclusion for All

At the end of the school day, 10 million children file into afterschool programs to participate in fun and enriching learning experiences.

[After School Advocacy ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/after-school-advocacy) [Physical Activity ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/physical-activity) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/4-afterschool-organizations-that-champion-inclusion-for-all>

![Investigating Insects: 5 Activities for Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_135191687__800x400.jpg)

#### Investigating Insects: 5 Activities for Students

From ants to butterflies to beetles, there are about 950,000 species of insects on Earth.

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

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/investigating-insects-5-activities-for-students>

![7 Fun Games and Activities That Promote Balance and Coordination](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/games_article_image__800x400.jpg)

#### 7 Fun Games and Activities That Promote Balance and Coordination

Balance and coordination are two of the most important gross motor skills in a child’s physical development.

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Physical Activity ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/physical-activity) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/7-fun-games-and-activities-that-promote-balance-and-coordination>

![Adaptability: 5 Strategies to Teach This Skill of the Future](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1181631565-2__800x400.jpg)

#### Adaptability: 5 Strategies to Teach This Skill of the Future

Did you know that 65% of children entering primary school will ultimately end up working in jobs that don’t yet exist?

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bullying and Safety ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/bullying-and-safety) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/adaptability-5-strategies-to-teach-this-skill-of-the-future>

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