Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a graduate student in the Community Psychology program at CCSU and I’m interning with the Network this fall to help conduct a needs assessment project. In the spring, a group of my classmates and I worked with the network on a pilot needs assessment in which...
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Simply STEM (September)
Marla Berrios
/ September 25, 2023
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making paper leaf gliders! This fun hands-on activity will help your students understand concepts like aerodynamics and fine motor skills. It is also a great way for your students to utilize their observational skills. To help your students understand the...
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Get to Know Your Students Using Mizzen – Decorate a Notebook
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ August 31, 2023
**Don’t know what the Mizzen app is? Check out the Mizzen website to learn more about the tools and resources it offers!** Last year I had the opportunity to demo this and a handful of other activities on the Network's Facebook Live. I started the series with this particular activity...
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Welcome Back to (After) School
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ August 30, 2023
As a new school year kicks off, we at the Network wish you all the best. We hope we can provide you with an abundance of resources and tools to help you throughout. After School is a place where the magic never stops, and the adventure never ends. Welcome Back!...
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Simply STEM (August)
Marla Berrios
/ August 28, 2023
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are recreating a small desert! With just 3 ingredients, we will learn how to recreate the gritty texture of sand at home! This is a quick and easy lesson to introduce your students to different biomes and ecosystems! Time: 25 minutes ...
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Lights On Afterschool 2023 Recognition Awards
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ August 17, 2023
The submission deadline is September 22, 2023 (more…)
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Simply STEM (July)
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ July 31, 2023
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are recreating a volcano eruption! This activity will allow your students to see how different chemicals react when they are mixed together. Before you start the activity, ask them to make predictions about what will happen when the vinegar mixes with...
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Request for Presenters
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ July 11, 2023
Now accepting applications for presenters! We invite you to apply to present at our 2023 Annual After School Conference. We are looking for workshops that will support staff in their efforts to provide amazing learning opportunities and supportive spaces for children in creative and innovative ways. Submission deadline: August 18, 2023. Learn...
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Simply STEM (June)
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ June 27, 2023
Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making a bird’s nest! Your students will be challenged to design a nest that can hold weight without breaking. They will test their engineering skills while also practicing patience. While the task may seem simple, your students will have to...
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2022 – 2023 Year in Review
CTAfterSchoolNetwork
/ June 22, 2023
If you missed our annual meeting on June 16th, here is a recap of our year. We thank you for your continuous support and hope that we at The Network also supported your programs throughout the year.
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