Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!

By Christine A. Schmidt and Linda J. Armstrong

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1605541222
• ISBN13: 9781605541228
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Redleaf Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 10.9"