Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605541222 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Schmidt are experienced educational consultants who serve children and youth programs throughout the United States.. 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 needsInterpersonal: Facilitate the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater communityPhysical: Create sensory-rich indoor and outdoor spacesLinda J. Armstrong and Christine A. 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 ideasfrom setting up a quiet reading nook to tackling clutterreflecting the au
I absolutely love this book. It provides all the insight and tools to create a quality environment in an afterschool program. I would highly recommend this book for new and existing programs that are interested in taking their afterschool program to the next level.”Teresa Gagnon, Executive Director of Child Care Quality Assurance for the Great Miami Valley YMCA. The book, while easy to read, tackles complex issues and factors to help you transform your afterschool program into a place that children want to be as you foster their positive growth, development, and learning.