by Sarah Stein | Mar 26, 2025 | Adult Skills, Social Emotional Learning
As the school year progresses and classrooms buzz with activity, another familiar season arrives in schools nationwide: testing season. This time of year brings unique challenges for our youngest learners who may be experiencing assessments for the first time or still...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 20, 2025 | Activities, Social Awareness
Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to help young students understand how caring for our planet connects to caring for each other. This mini-lesson will guide students to explore the relationship between environmental stewardship and community building through an...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 12, 2025 | Adult Skills, Social Emotional Learning
The foundation of any out-of-school time program isn’t just about nurturing relationships with the kids you work with, but also the relationships you build with the people around you. Whether you’re the manager or director of a group, or just want to build up your...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 6, 2025 | Responsible Decision-Making
Every day, we face moments that require us to make choices. Some choices might seem small, like whether to share a toy or help a friend, while others might feel bigger, like deciding how to handle a challenging situation. The wonderful thing about choices is that we...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 4, 2025 | Adult Skills, Responsible Decision-Making
When working with young people, the decisions we make carry significant weight. They can shape program outcomes, influence youth development, and either strengthen or undermine our organizational culture. By implementing a structured approach to decision-making,...
