After School Club Ideas

Deep Space Sparkle: Great Resource for Art and Book Club Ideas

Posted on July 13, 2010July 15, 2010 by Marie

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 been always advocated that children to be exposed to Literature and the Arts as much as possible so that they too can develop a love for them. Many times when I seek to plan an After School Club I like to incorporate Art and Reading into the overall theme.

I have recently stumbled a wonderfully rich blog called, “Deep Space Sparkle…Out of this World Art Lessons” created by Patty. If you are looking for ideas for clubs such as Art from Around the World, Children’s Picture books, Artists, and more you should check it out.

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After School Clubs for Tweens

Posted on July 2, 2010June 28, 2010 by Marie

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 them but sometimes they feel they are too old for these activities. Often times they may feel like they don’t belong anymore. Boredom and apathy lead to discipline problems. So how do you reach out to these students? They’re not quite pre-teens but they are also not little kids anymore either. They are tweens (at my school this is the 5^th and 6^th grade group). Here are some tips and strategies for planning After School Activities and Clubs that will be entertaining and interesting to Tweens.

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Treasured Moments Tuesdays: Oh the things kids say!

Posted on June 29, 2010June 29, 2010 by Marie

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 with children.

Children are truly a gift. They can say the silliest things and make you laugh and they can awe you with their incredible thirst for knowledge. Sometimes there are even those moments when they make stop in your tracks and think, “Wow, I just learned something new from a 5 year old” or ” I needed reminding that life lesson I may have forgotten along the way.” Continue reading “Treasured Moments Tuesdays: Oh the things kids say!” →

Hats off to Summer – What’s next for After School Club Ideas?

Posted on June 24, 2010July 22, 2010 by Marie

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 year so I will likely still be presenting club ideas & activities – I have many more Club Theme ideas I have yet to feature! I also plan to present Summer Club Ideas.

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Honored to have received a Sunshine Award

Posted on June 3, 2010June 6, 2010 by Marie

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 received a Beautiful Sunshine Award from Jill over at http://frugalplus.com. Thanks you for brightening my day, I am honored!
Here are the rules for the Sunshine Award:

Nominate 12 other bloggers
List the award in either a post or on your sidebar
Link your nominees within your post
Let the nominees know you have passed this on to them by commenting on their blog

Passing the Sunshine along to 12 bloggers I love to read (in alphabetical order). You are all fabulous!

Boy and His Bowls

Bugs and Bunnies

Centers and Circle Time

Education Tipster

Katie’s Nesting Spot

Look at my Happy Rainbow

Martawrites.com

Pass the Cereal

Substitute Teacher’s Saga

Stop and Smell the Chocolates

The Book Chook

The Mum Junkie

Hugs,

After School Activities: Variations on Hide and Seek

Posted on May 31, 2010May 31, 2010 by Marie

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. Here are some fun variations of Hide and Seek that with proper supervision work very well in the After School Setting. Continue reading “After School Activities: Variations on Hide and Seek” →

All About Bugs Club

Posted on May 4, 2010June 30, 2012 by Marie

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 bug or two outside. “All About Bugs” Club is a neat way to teach kids more about Bugs.

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