Connecticut After School Network began 25 years ago with a small group of school age child care program directors who met regularly to support one another and share ideas. As the only Network staff member present at the beginning, I remember that the directors knew their staff needed training specifically designed for those working with school age children, but they found very little appropriate training was available. (more…)
The Hartford YMCA on Broad Street had a very exciting science workshop!!! The workshop covered fun science activities for grades Pre-K thru 8th grade. We learned how far a fired…
More than 70 math games, puzzles, and projects from all over the world are included in this delightful book for kids.
Field Trip Grants from Target Deadline: Sept. 30, 2014 Since 2007, Target has funded out-of-school field trips at schools across the country. Each year, grants are awarded in all 50…
This is the second of a biweekly series about "The Business of Before and After School." Look for other posts on this topic by selecting Business from the category list below…
It’s a window on a new destination—where children and young teens (grades 4-8) encounter engineering in a brand new way.
Throughmywindow.org is a multimedia educational website that grabs you by the hand and pulls you into a world filled with stories, mysteries, explorations, and adventures. It’s a place where engineering isn’t about building bridges—it’s about asking questions, thinking deeply, and building a community of learners. (more…)
Thank A Million Teachers: School Supplies and PD Grants Deadline: October 30, 2014 Farmers Insurance is offering a huge pool of grants to thank teachers. Through the website ThankAMillionTeachers.com, thousands…
Funder: GTECH Corporation Maximum Award: $15,000 in computer equipment Application Deadline: Rolling The GTECH After School Advantage program provides qualifying nonprofit community agencies with state-of-the-art, internet-ready computer centers. To date, computer…
This is the first of a biweekly series about “The Business of Before and After School.” Look for other posts on this topic by selecting Business from the category list below right.
Collaboration is the name of the game today! Working with School Districts and other community organizations can produce great outcomes, especially for all the children involved. (more…)