American Democracy Game Makes Learning Civics Fun
The National Conference of State Legislators is sharing one of their newer relaunched features which is called The American Democracy Game. This game is meant to be a way for children in middle school to put themselves in shoes of a lawmaker and find out what it is like to deal with public policy issues.
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Creating Culture in a Cafeteria Classroom – A COVID19 Consideration
Mask Break Bags
As the 20/21 school year started, I reflected on our 2020 summer program. I am thankful that I made it through camp without showing any COVID19 symptoms. You could say it was a matter of luck because (unfortunately) several summer programs we heard about in the news were not as lucky, but I think it was much more than that.
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Challenge Tuesdays
Introducing, the CT After School Network’s Challenge Tuesdays, in a belief that one of the most important things we can give to ourselves and the children in our lives is the gift of ‘a little something to look forward to’.
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Visual Cues – COVID Protocols for Schools
As we look forward to the coming school year we know that providing our staff and the children in our programs with clear guidance and structure is going to be…
Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the New Britain YWCA
I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us…
Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the Middlesex YMCA
I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us…
Summer Activity Guides – Units 1-5 and Quick Guides
The Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.
(more…)Resources for Anti-Racism and Equity Education
The 50 State Afterschool Networks have put together an initial list of anti-racism and equity teaching resources. Please feel free to download it and share as you wish. The document…
Reimagining and Rewiring Systems to Support Justice and Equity
We join with our colleagues in organizations across the country working to support young people by endorsing the statement put out this week by the America's Promise Alliance, quoted in…
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