Play, Learn, and Grow: After School Fun

This course is made to help afterschool staff plan fun, meaningful activities for school-age children. You’ll learn how to set goals for afterschool time, use play to build reading, science, math, and creative skills, get children moving indoors and outdoors, and help them wind down before they head home. Every module is packed with practical, ready-to-use activity ideas you can try with your group right away.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding After School Time: Plan a balanced afternoon and set social, emotional, and physical goals that fit children’s ages.
• Brain Boosters: Use read-alouds, word games, science and math play, and open-ended art to build learning through play.
• Move and Groove: Lead indoor and outdoor games that are safe, fair, and fun for mixed ages, and help children calm down after active play.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for afterschool staff at all levels: group leaders, assistant staff, site directors, and family child care providers who care for school-age children.

Training Level: 2 | Core Content Areas: 1 & 4 | CDA Content Areas: 1 & 2 | Training Hours: 1 hour