We're celebrating the #HeartOfAfterschool by recognizing @HCDEtx Program Manager Monique Smith! Join #TXPOST in thanking Monique, her colleagues, and all #outofschooltime professionals who work tirelessly to support Texas kids.
A good warm-up activity will activate prior knowledge *and* pull students into the day’s content. Here are 7 that make for a strong start. 🔥 https://t.co/DcJyBTiXzU
The ONLY instructional strategy with a NEGATIVE effect size: Lecturing. -0.26 or 1/2 a year's loss
Why? It's passive.
There's no room for engagement or interaction necessary for deep understanding & skill development.
Just a lot of one person talking.
Check out the latest NAA resource, the OST Leader’s Guide to Equitable Communications! This guide empowers OST programs to embrace diversity and inclusion through thoughtful communication choices, fostering safe spaces for all youth and employees.
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Students and educators join us on March 8, 2024 12:00-12:50 PM Eastern Time in mastering SEL promotion using perspectives from the younger generation itself. Learn from how to use social media methods as tools for student action. SELRegister Now: https://t.co/NzGA2r9TeF #SELday
📚Get ready to celebrate literacy & creativity during our #SpiritWeek! From March 4-8, in conjunction with #ReadAcrossAmerica Week, #students are encouraged to dress up each day according to a different theme that reflects the joy of reading.
#montessori#education#read
Mealtimes are prime learning opportunities 🥰 Talk about colors, shapes, and textures of food. Count bites, sing songs about fruits and veggies, and make healthy choices together.#childdevelopment#executivefunctioning https://t.co/MJjLbhdksA
Do you have students who regularly finish work early? Try these ideas for using flexible centers with enrichment and extension activities.
https://t.co/jLya7tIymO @emilyforedu#educhat#teaching#learning
📣Get ready for the Level Up Afterschool is Cool Expo on March 2, 2024, at the University of Houston- Downtown! Students will explore topics like career awareness, entrepreneurship, networking, and more. Learn more at https://t.co/7Nzm1WueR3
📣Join us at our Spring Symposium as we amplify the power of 'Youth Voice.' Dive into engaging workshops, networking, and connect with fellow OST professionals. Let's elevate youth voice together! https://t.co/WVf3zb6gqH #OST#MakingAfterschoolcool#SpringSymposium#YouthVoice
Join us for a day of networking, workshops, and building OST relationships centered around the theme of youth voice! Don't miss out on this empowering event. https://t.co/WVf3zb6Ogf #YouthVoice#OST#MakingAfterschoolcool@HCDEtx
Dominoes and dice deserve a place in your classroom! 🎲
Recent research found that playing board games improves number recognition, comprehension, counting, and more:
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Yesterday was a day full of magic 🤩and girl’s empowerment! 💕🌟🌟🌟🌟💕🌟 Our girl boss participants will never forget this experience! A special thank you to @ImMeFoundation for the collaboration! @TiffanyForAlief @DrJYAndrews@AliefISD_CIA@AlbrightMS@HouUnitedWay