{"product_id":"great-afterschool-programs-and-spaces-that-wow-9781605541228","title":"Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!","description":"\u003cp\u003e Does your afterschool program have the WOW factor? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreate 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eTemporal: Establish schedules, routines, rules, and learning opportunities to meet children's needs\u003cbr\u003eInterpersonal: Facilitate the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater community\u003cbr\u003ePhysical: Create sensory-rich indoor and outdoor spaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda J. Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eChristine A. Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e are experienced educational consultants who serve children and youth programs throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinda J. Armstrong is a consultant for child and youth programs throughout the country. She provides training and speaks at conferences around the world. Additionally, she serves in a variety of positions for several non-profit organizations. Linda is the author of \u003ci\u003eFamily Child Care Homes: Creative Spaces for Children to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristine A. Schmidt is the owner of 2 CR Solutions, Ltd., a consulting, training, and technical assistance company for organizations that serve children. She is an approved trainer for the Ohio Quality Rating and Improvement System and has served as an afterschool director, out-of-school-time specialist for the state of Ohio, and accreditation manager for The National AfterSchool Association. Christine presents trainings locally, statewide, and nationally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901410513170,"sku":"9781605541228","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e3e90091-a80c-4a0d-af16-20e59ebf2d13.jpg?v=1738425181","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-afterschool-programs-and-spaces-that-wow-9781605541228","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}