Activity Planning
Start your activity planning by downloading the Activity Planning Map Template.
Sample Activity Planning Maps: There are a variety of ways to engage youth in learning. Below are a few examples of diverse activities planning maps designed to engage youth based on their interests. These are just to get you started; the possibilities are endless!
Sample Activity Planning Map: Fashion of the Times (Arts)
Sample Activity Planning Map: Amelia Earhart Biography (Literacy/STEAM)
Sample Activity Planning Map: Matter of Opinion (SEL)
The 8 Cs of Engagement can be used during activity planning to diversify cognitive opportunities and increase youth's commitment to learning.
Summer Activities
Summer Activity Guide (Updated May 2023)
Virtual Activities & Digital Materials for Your Program
Please note that some of these resources, while free, may require you to enter an email address and give permission to a company/organization to send you emails about services or products that are not free.
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Online Platforms and Tools
- Video Stitching Apps - A list of free video-editing applications for iOS, iPadOS, and Android.
- Flip - Video discussion for assessment or engagement
STEM Teaching Materials
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Math (Grades K-5)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Math (Grades 6-12)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Health (Grades 6-12)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Science (Grades K-5)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Science (Grades 6-12)
Literacy Teaching Materials
- Sight Words - List of common sight words by grade level from Fountas & Pinnell.
- Scholastic Remote Learning: English Language Arts (K-5)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: English Language Arts (6-12)
Misc. Teaching Materials and Activities
- Flat After-School Teacher Activity Sheet - Activity sheet to accompany Flat After-School Teacher project.
- Scavenger Hunt - Virtual scavenger hunt activity for staff to use in their after-school program.
- Scholastic Remote Learning: SEL, Social Studies, and Safety (K-5)
- Scholastic Remote Learning: Social Studies (6-12)
- Community Impact Challenge Instructions (Youth Enrichment)
- Summer Challenge Chart
Behavior Management Resources
- Reward Board for After-School - Customize this reward board by clicking the text boxes to create a fun, positive reinforcement tool for your after-school program.
- Reward Board for Home - Customize this reward board by clicking the text boxes to create a fun, positive reinforcement tool for home use.
- Why Children Misbehave
Fitness Resources
- Healthier Generation Fitness Breaks - Series of fitness videos starring professional athletes.
- KidzBop Daily Dance Break
- Howcast How To: HipHop Videos
Virtual Activities of the Week
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-04-06
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-04-13
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-04-20
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-04-27
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-05-04
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-05-11
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-05-18
- Virtual Activity of the Week 2020-05-25