Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!

Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!
Title Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow! PDF eBook
Author Linda Armstrong
Publisher Redleaf Press
Pages 297
Release 2013-09-10
Genre Education
ISBN 1605541222

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Unique resource that outlines the many aspects of designing quality physical, temporal, and interactive out-of-school-time environments for school-age children.

Building Effective Afterschool Programs

Building Effective Afterschool Programs
Title Building Effective Afterschool Programs PDF eBook
Author Olatokunbo S. Fashola
Publisher Corwin Press
Pages 134
Release 2002
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9780761978787

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Through a comprehensive review of various afterschool programs across the United States, this resource provides a practical overview of the research and best practices that can be easily adapted and applied in the development of highly effective afterschool programs. chapters focus on: (1) "Why Afterschool Programs?" (benefits, challenges, and functions, research methodology, types of programs, and program evaluation); (2) "Language Arts Afterschool Programs" (e.g., extended-day tutoring and the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program); (3) "Enrichment Afterschool Programs" (e.g., Hands On Science Outreach and the Imaginitis Learning System); (4) "Tutoring Programs to Improve Reading and Study Skills Programs" (e.g., Book Buddies and Early Identification Programs); (5) "Community-Based Afterschool Programs" (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Police Athletic League); (6) "How to Create an Afterschool Program: From Conception to Implementation" (e.g., assessing the situation, creating the components, and training the service providers); (7) "Evaluation" (e.g., why evaluation is important, effective evaluations, and creating a solid evaluation infrastructure); and (8) "Conclusions and Implications: What Works" (patterns of success among the programs and barriers to participation). A list of resources is included. (Contains 143 references.) (SM)

Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs

Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs
Title Fun Literacy Activities for After-school Programs PDF eBook
Author Sue Edwards
Publisher School-Age Notes
Pages 214
Release 2004
Genre Education
ISBN 9780917505171

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This exciting first-of-its-kind book helps after-school staff members support literacy development while staying faithful to the unique mission of being something other than "more school." The authors explain the role of after-school programs in literacy development and define aspects of literacy development. The book contains 72 fun and engaging activities for all levels of school-age readers

Game On!

Game On!
Title Game On! PDF eBook
Author Linda Armstrong
Publisher Redleaf Press
Pages 164
Release 2018-06-05
Genre Education
ISBN 160554549X

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It appears the days of fun and games for young children have been replaced with apps and screen time. Electronic games promote individual play and connect young children to screens, not people. This book is a collection of screen-free, traditional games and activities for young children that require nothing more than people and their brains to play. All games and activities are adaptable according to the age of the children, their interests, and their abilities.

School's Out

School's Out
Title School's Out PDF eBook
Author Tracy Galuski
Publisher Gryphon House Incorporated
Pages 232
Release 2020-11
Genre Education
ISBN 9780917505294

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You may have noticed out-of-school-time care is burgeoning. As more families have two working parents, states and school districts are swooping in to provide supervision of children before and after school, during school breaks, and during the summer. And, as these programs grow, they continue to adapt to new approaches of out-of-school learning. Gone are the days of board games and swing sets! School's Out: Challenges and Solutions for School-Age Programs will cover all bases of creating a quality program: * What quality school-age care looks like * Forms of out-of-school-time care * Standards, credentials, accreditation--what they are, and how to get them * Licensing, regulations, health, safety, risk management, supervision and nutrition * Roles of the teachers and administrators

Family Child Care Homes

Family Child Care Homes
Title Family Child Care Homes PDF eBook
Author Linda J. Armstrong
Publisher Redleaf Press
Pages 214
Release 2011-07-22
Genre Education
ISBN 1605543373

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Create a warm and inviting place where children feel at home. Discover the many ways your home can provide comfortable places where children love to learn and love to be. Filled with no- and low-cost ideas, this book demonstrates many unique and practical possibilities for your home's indoor and outdoor spaces. Chapters are packed with colorful photographs and provide examples and tips for designing learning zones, selecting items, organizing materials, and more. Checklists, resources, and questions are included to help you evaluate your setting, implement changes, and create a place that feels like a second home to the children in your care.

School-age Care Environment Rating Scale

School-age Care Environment Rating Scale
Title School-age Care Environment Rating Scale PDF eBook
Author Thelma Harms
Publisher
Pages 40
Release 1996-01
Genre Education
ISBN 9780807735077

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What are the components of high-quality care for school-age children? How can we tell the quality of care that is being provided on a daily basis? These are the challenges facing caregivers and parents as increasing numbers of school-age children are enrolled in before- and after-school programs. SACERS provides an easy to use resource for defining high-quality care and assessing levels of quality in child care programs offered by schools and other organizations. It consists of 49 items, organized under seven categories: Space and Furnishings; Health and Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; Staff Development: and Supplementary Items (for children with special needs). Full instructions for using the scale, a training guide, and notes clarifying selected items are included. In addition, one blank score sheet is provided in the center of each book. Packages of 30 score sheets may be ordered separately.