Non-food based rewards/incentives
Positive reinforcement can be very powerful in the childcare setting and often one group reward that is commonly thought of is food. Earning sweets such as cake, ice cream or candy or possibly a pizza...
View ArticleAll About Bugs Club
Recommended ages: 5-9 Spring time is such a beautiful time for kids observe the world around them. Whether they are buzzing in the air or crawling around in the dirt. I’m sure your kids have noticed a...
View ArticleHats off to Summer – What’s next for After School Club Ideas?
As the end of the school year approaches I have been wondering what direction to take with this blog for the summer. Being the ever constant planner I am always thinking ahead into planning for next...
View ArticleAfter School Clubs for Tweens
You know the kids I mean. These are kids who have been at the program the longest. They’ve seen every craft, heard every attention getter, and played every game. Not only has it become repetitive to...
View ArticleDeep Space Sparkle: Great Resource for Art and Book Club Ideas
I have loved art and reading from a very young age thanks very much in part to the adult role models I had in my life. They constantly exposed me to the Arts, Music, and Literature. As an adult I have...
View ArticleSummer Learning Loss and Ideas to prevent it
I have been reading several articles lately on the subject of Learning Loss in summer. According to several studies significant learning loss can take place in children during summer or out-of-school...
View ArticleAfter School Club Ideas: A to Z
I have compiled a comprehensive after school club theme list using every letter of the alphabet. Stay tuned for upcoming reviews, strategies, and lesson plans for implementing these ideas! Just for fun...
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