Read more about the article Top 4 Sites for Planning Physical Activities

Top 4 Sites for Planning Physical Activities

When students are dismissed from school and arrive to your program what is the first thing you notice? Give up? The amount of energy they have! The first category of resources I want to share is for physical activity. These students have been sitting at a desk for most of the day receiving a very little amount of time to get their energy out of their systems. At my program I always try to include activities where my students have to get up and move around. This helps them better focus later on when I need them to regroup and focus on something different. Here are my top 4 resources I use when planning the physical activities for my program.

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Read more about the article From My Classroom to Yours

From My Classroom to Yours

Being a director for a morning and aftercare program is no easy task. The children always have a ton of energy and it is the responsibility of you and your staff to keep them engaged in activities from the moment they arrive to your program to the moment they leave; sounds easy but it most certainly is not. (more…)

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SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Confidential Licensing Listening Sessions

The Connecticut After School Network will be hosting confidential listening sessions throughout January 2017. All licensed and exempt after school program providers are encouraged to come and share their thoughts,…

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Read more about the article CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

CT Research Highlighted in Fall 2016 Afterschool Matters Journal

For over a decade, afterschool programs have been positioning themselves as viable partners in student learning. After all, afterschool programs challenge students' thinking, teach collaboration, and help children and youth…

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Read more about the article Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

Local Connecticut Program Highlighted in National Magazine

The other day I was meeting with the Connecticut After School Network Board Chair Vince LaFontan in his office about a recent article that was published in the Child Care Exchange about his program. (more…)

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