Description
Does your afterschool program have the WOW factor?
Create a high quality school-age program that is exciting, inviting, and reflects the interests, abilities, and needs of the children. Whether your program operates before or after school, on non-school days, during the summer, or overnight, you can create a dynamic environment where everyone will enjoy spending time. This book is filled with hundreds of ideas--from setting up a quiet reading nook to tackling clutter--reflecting the authors' years of experience and hundreds of visits to a variety of school-age programs. It takes you through all of the considerations that affect your program and then lays out a process to help you improve the three dimensions of a school-age environment.Temporal: Establish schedules, routines, rules, and learning opportunities to meet children's needs
Interpersonal: Facilitate the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater community
Physical: Create sensory-rich indoor and outdoor spaces
Linda J. Armstrong and Christine A. Schmidt are experienced educational consultants who serve children and youth programs throughout the United States.
Author: Linda J. Armstrong, Christine A. Schmidt
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Published: 09/10/2013
Pages: 284
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781605541228
ISBN10: 1605541222
BISAC Categories:
- Architecture | Interior Design | General
- Education | Elementary
- Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)
About the Author
Linda J. Armstrong is a consultant for child and youth programs throughout the country. She provides training and speaks at conferences around the world. Additionally, she serves in a variety of positions for several non-profit organizations. Linda is the author of Family Child Care Homes: Creative Spaces for Children to Learn.