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title: ExtendED Notes Articles (8)
description: Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. (8)
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# ExtendED Notes Blog

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## Recent Articles & Insights

![Everyday Art: How to Create Art with Easy-to-Find Objects](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/art_2_800x400__800x400.jpg)

#### Everyday Art: How to Create Art with Easy-to-Find Objects

Some of the most amazing art can be made with everyday objects like cardboard, pipe cleaners and toothpicks.

[Teaching Strategies ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/teaching-strategies) [Art ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/art) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/everyday-art-how-to-create-art-with-easy-to-find-objects>

![What You Need to Know About the NAA HEPA Standards for OST Programs](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/veggies_800x400__800x400.jpeg)

#### What You Need to Know About the NAA HEPA Standards for OST Programs

High-quality after-school programs have evolved to support whole-child development, teaching students healthy behaviors that will carry on into adulthood.

[Program Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/program-development) [Physical Activity ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/physical-activity) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-naa-hepa-standards-for-ost-programs>

![7 Ways to Prepare for Seamless Art Making](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/art_800x400__800x400.jpeg)

#### 7 Ways to Prepare for Seamless Art Making

Seven ways to ensure the art-making experience is fun for students and seamless for you.

[Program Development ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/program-development) [After School Advocacy ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/after-school-advocacy) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/7-ways-to-prepare-for-seamless-art-making>

![5 Simple Ways to Support your Shy Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shy_800x400__800x400.jpg)

#### 5 Simple Ways to Support your Shy Students

Some students are outspoken and eager, but others may be shy and rarely raise their hand to answer questions.

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [After School Advocacy ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/after-school-advocacy) 

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

![How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem in your Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/self-esteem_800x400__800x400.jpg)

#### How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem in your Students

Build healthy self-esteem in your students.

[Social-Emotional Learning ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Teaching Strategies ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/teaching-strategies) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/how-to-build-healthy-self-esteem-in-your-students>

![How to Build Your Program Budget](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/money_800x400__800x400.jpeg)

#### How to Build Your Program Budget

Running a high-quality after-school program costs nearly $4,000 per student.

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

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-articles/how-to-build-your-program-budget1>

![How to Use YPAR to Engage Middle Schoolers in Your Program](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_194688386__800x400.jpg)

#### How to Use YPAR to Engage Middle Schoolers in Your Program

Engaging middle schoolers can be a challenge for afterschool programs.

[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/how-to-use-ypar-to-engage-middle-schoolers-in-your-program>

![How to Teach Problem-Solving Skills to Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_101193667_(1)__800x400.jpg)

#### How to Teach Problem-Solving Skills to Students

Learning how to make sound decisions is an essential life skill for students.

[Social-Emotional Health ](https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/tag/social-emotional-health) 

<https://www.extendednotes.com/blog/after-school-activities/how-to-teach-problem-solving-skills-to-students>

![How to Explore Science with Young Students](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_142487680__800x400.jpg)

#### How to Explore Science with Young Students

Science learning begins with curiosity, and young children are naturally very curious.

[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-young-students>

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