New poll finds overwhelming support for increasing investments in services that support children’s health, nutrition and well-being A national public opinion poll released today by the Children’s Leadership Council finds…
Leveraging Funds & Partnerships to Bring Nutritious Foods to Your Afterschool Program Did you know that your afterschool program could receive nutritious suppers and/or snacks at no cost to your…
10/31 is the Last Day to Register for the 2014 Annual Fall After School Conference! 30 Workshops to choose from, including: Classroom management Global arts Fun science activities for all ages Literacy…
Governor Dannel P. Malloy yesterday announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in low-performing, high-poverty schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over…
Scaling Up Afterschool Programs at the Local and National Levels Webinar Join this webinar to hear how they have scaled up programs at the local and national levels, and to…
Classroom Newspaper Subscription Grants from USA TODAY Deadline: Rolling On a rolling basis, the USA TODAY Charitable Foundation awards teachers digital and print subscriptions to USA TODAY. Currently, the foundation…
Immersion, a program of JASON Learning, seeks to help all kids share the adventure, excitement, and learning involved in real scientific discovery, to help them succeed academically, and to inspire them to pursue careers in science and related fields. Program materials include interdisciplinary activities, an interactive website, expedition videos, and live webcasts.
As you observe children between the ages of 5 and 14, you will see improved coordination in both gross and fine motor development. School age children exhibit gains in four large muscle or gross motor areas: balance, flexibility, agility and force. As fine motor skills develop, you will see improved hand-eye coordination and more control of the muscles of the hands and wrists. What does this mean for an after school program? (more…)
The Connecticut After School Network, is holding its Annual Fall Conference on Saturday, November 8th at the Farmington Marriott in Farmington, CT. This year we are offering several ways to…
Immersion, a program of JASON Learning, seeks to help all kids share the adventure, excitement, and learning involved in real scientific discovery, to help them succeed academically, and to inspire them to pursue careers in science and related fields. Program materials include interdisciplinary activities, an interactive website, expedition videos, and live webcasts.