Where to find free printables online
Hello everyone, and Happy School Year! Summertime has come and gone and the kids are back in school. I’m sure everyone is deep into their fall lesson planning! One of my favorite parts of my job is...
View ArticleMagic Club
Children love learning magic tricks. I can always tell when a new magic trick is being passed around at school because a handful of excited children will all show me the trick on the same day! Why not...
View ArticleStart up a Chess Club
I have found a great resource for starting your own chess club at this link: http://www.rockfordchess.org/clubs/starting.htm I loved the table where they discussed “Optimal” vs. “realistic” playing...
View ArticleHow to Promote Your After School Club
Hello everyone, Marie here! The following post is written by Guest Blogger Daniela from CreditDonkey on how to promote your after school club. Thinking of starting an after school club or already have...
View ArticleScrapbooking Club with Center Friendly Materials
Ever wanted to start a Scrapbooking Club with the kids at your center but worried that all the scrapbooking materials you need to buy would break your budget? Not to worry, you may be suprised that...
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...
View ArticleGame Show Club
Do you remember Family Feud, Jeopardy or Double Dare? Ok, in the world of advanced video gaming systems, game shows may seem a little outdated, but kids will always enjoy engaging in fun group games....
View ArticleBaking Club
Baking Club in and after-school setting? Crazy right? Well if you have access to a microwave and a small toaster oven it can be done! And don’t think baking club = edible baked goods. It can be so much...
View ArticleAll things Disney Club
Summer time, summer time, M-O-U-S-E. Ok, so I just made that up. But what could be a better time to host a Disney Club than in the summer time. The possibilities are endless, and with the vast number...
View ArticleWe Give Books: Resource for Free Children’s Books Online
I have recently stumbled upon a wonderful resource for children’s books online called “We Give Books,” a relatively new digital initiative that allows anyone with internet access the ability to read a...
View ArticleFeatured Club: Thinking Skills Club
Hello everyone! I’m always scouring the internet looking for innovative, new club ideas! Well this time, Mitch, from Thinking Skills Club found me. On Thinking Skills Club: “A teacher-led club...
View ArticleFun Food Crafts that are healthy too!
Children love to manipulate and handle food. This is wonderful as it provides great sensory play and even helps buildRead more »
View ArticleOrganizing your After School Environment
Every center is going to have a different set up, and some may be large others much smaller, but oneRead more »
View ArticleLego Quest – The Ultimate Lego Club!
Have you heard of lego quest? If not I highly suggest you check out this blog: http://legoquestkids.blogspot.com/ Do you have accessRead more »
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