It’s Book Fair week at our school. I always love seeing children get excited about reading books. Adding a reading club to your after school program can help keep children motivated to read. ...
I may be a little behind on this, but I’ve finally done it. I’ve joined Pinterest. It was kind of an exciting process. First, you have to sign up to be on a waiting list. Then, you ha...
Whether you live in a sunny or snowy climate, tis the season for some fun, snow-inspired crafts! Here are a few ideas for your after school program! 1) Decorate a Snowman Cookie Supplies Needed: Suga...
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 Ok, in the world of advanced video gaming systems, game shows may seem a little outdated, but kids will always enjoy engaging in fun group games....
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 f...
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 m...
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...
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 hav...
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. “r...
Have you heard of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida? This amusement park brings the experiences of the Harry Potter Book series to life! I asked a friend of mine who was able to...
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 no...
An oldie but goodie post for today. I hope everyone is enjoying a special Easter with your families! Do you ever have those moments in life where you participate in something and suddenly real...
Yum, Yum! Have you seen the latest in fun baked goods craze? Last year we saw the rise of the cupcake….this year its the scrumptious cake pop or cake ball. We had a Bake Sale a few months bake ...
Brr..it’s cold outside. Time for some fun winter projects. Whether you live in snowy New York City or Sunny Southern California (well…rainy as of late!) you can partake in the following ...
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 jo...
Hello everyone, Marie here! Today’s post is going to be a bit unusual for me. Rather than sharing the latest news, clubs, or activities in Child Care I am going to share a bit of my story which...
Each year as I am preparing for my return at the beginning of the school year I gear up for a great year. I think about all the new kids I am going to meet and what they are going to be like. Will th...
It’s almost that time again ~ Back to School for the kids! This is an exciting time of year for everyone but it can also be kind of an awkward one at the Child Care Center. New kids to school m...
Welcome to Treasured Moments Tuesdays! This will be a monthly post here at After School Club Ideas. This is our Second month in the series. The goal is to have readers comment below and share the tr...
Recommended Ages: 5-7 Do you remember spending time at the pond when you were young (or something that resembled a pond)? I can recall observing the tadpoles and getting bit by mosquitoes — yik...
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 who were constantly exposing me to the Art, Music and Literature. As an adult I h...
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 ...
Welcome to Treasured Moments Tuesdays! This will be a monthly post here at After School Club Ideas. The goal is to have readers comment below and share the treasured moments that they have shared wit...
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 ...
Whether it be from friends and family in my life or the precious young ones I work with each day I have been truly blessed with sunshine in my life. It truly brightened my day when I learned that I r...
As the weather heats up children are going to be looking forward to spending more time outdoors. I love encouraging children to get more active. One game I always loved growing up is Hide and Seek. H...
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 no...
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 pizz...
It’s squishy and white, has a pleasant, clean smell – ah the wonders of shaving cream, I just love it! If ever there was a fun and versatile medium to use for manipulative play its shaving cream. It’...
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