Before the pandemic, group games were a staple of our practice in school-age care. We played many different games over the years, but one stands out as the all-time favorite. What made this game so appealing? What benefits did this game offer our learning community?
Read MoreLately, the children have been playing a game that has been around since I was a child and has stood the test of time. A simple game that brings the children together each afternoon to enjoy each other’s company and play for the joy that it brings to life.
Read MoreAll people are searching for space to create conversations that make connections easier. Today, the children used dry erase boards to create connection within the learning community.
Read MoreGuiding children as they work on social skills is one of our main roles in school age care. Social skills are constantly being refined, as the children get older, bigger, louder, and wiser.
Read MoreAs an educator, we experience one of the greatest opportunities in life. We have the opportunity to be in the lives of children and influence their daily lives. We can represent a light in their life or a hindrance to their growth. It is a choice available to us everyday.
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