PreK-12 Project-Based Resources

PreK-12 Project-Based Resources

Sep. 3, 2015 by

STEMfinity, a worldwide leader in STEM education, offers hands-on resources targeted to PreK-16 students learning STEM, Robotics, 3D Printing, Drone Technology, Rocketry and beyond. STEMfinity provides STEM Professional Development and STEM Product Implementation for educators/administrators in a variety of school-day, afterschool, Makerspace, and homeschool settings. Join STEMfinity in its effort to provide today’s youth with hands-on tools to spark an interest in STEM and Beyond!

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Afterschool and the Rebuilding of New Orleans

Afterschool and the Rebuilding of New Orleans

Sep. 3, 2015 by

“In a world that had been turned upside down, children needed—more than ever—a place to just be children; to play, to draw, to read; to escape all of the destruction

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Creating Program E-mail Standards: 10 Tips

Creating Program E-mail Standards: 10 Tips

Sep. 1, 2015 by

When was the last time you thought about how employees’ e-mails represented your program? With the increased use of social media, texting, and Google docs or other project management software,

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Creating Program E-mail Standards: 10 Tips

Creating Program E-mail Standards: 10 Tips

Aug. 19, 2015 by

When was the last time you thought about how employees’ e-mails represented your program? With the increased use of social media, texting, and Google docs or other project management software,

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Cool Down and Fire Up with Healthy Snacks!

Cool Down and Fire Up with Healthy Snacks!

Jul. 27, 2015 by

Help your students cool down from the late summer heat with healthy frozen treats. Try freezing fruits such as grapes and melon chunks in the freezer, or make “popsicles” by

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Ten Strategies for Effective Communication in Afterschool

Ten Strategies for Effective Communication in Afterschool

Jul. 15, 2015 by

Working in an afterschool program involves taking on many roles and interacting with a variety of people, including staff, parents, and children. Effective communication techniques can help maintain a clear

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7 Tips to Positive Behavior

7 Tips to Positive Behavior

Jul. 5, 2015 by

Positive behavior begins and ends with relationships—not with the rules. While systems and guidelines can provide structure for young people, cultivating an environment of meaningful connections between staff and youth

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Tips for Using Transmedia In Out-Of-School Settings

Tips for Using Transmedia In Out-Of-School Settings

Jun. 20, 2015 by

Transmedia, also known as “transmedia storytelling,” is the technique of telling a single story across multiple media platforms. Each platform—for example, television, videogame, or website—offers a distinct element that contributes

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Michigan Afterschool Collaborative Fall Conference

Michigan Afterschool Collaborative Fall Conference

Aug. 25, 2014 by

The Michigan Afterschool Collaborative Fall Conference needs your support, and we invite you to join us as a sponsor or exhibitor! This annual conference brings together professionals, direct service staff,

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2014 Michigan Afterschool Conference Presenter Proposal

2014 Michigan Afterschool Conference Presenter Proposal

Jul. 17, 2014 by

October 20, 2014 Crown Plaza West Lansing, Michigan Michigan After School Association invites you to share your knowledge and expertise with others in our field by submitting a Presentation Proposal

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