Program Essentials

What are the components of high-quality after-school care for children ages 5-12? How can we evaluate these programs? These are the challenges facing caregivers, schools, agencies, and parents as after-school programs proliferate. The School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale®, Updated Edition provides an easy-to-use resource for defining and assessing the quality of both public and private programs caring for school-age children during out-of-school time. This updated, spiral-bound edition is re-formatted so that each Item appears on its own page, along with Notes for Clarification and Questions. The expanded Scoresheet can be copied from the book or downloaded. Selected revised Items make scoring more accurate and informative. 72 pages.

3 years & up. Keep up with the time using this brightly colored Mega Sand Timer Set for Classroom Activities Indoors and Outdoors. This classic hourglass timer is the perfect tool to help children visualize time from seconds to 10 minutes! Use these exciting times for science experiments, time management, and other timed games. These sand timers are time-tested and made of durable plastic. Timers come with matching colored sand. Each timer measures 3.25"L x 6.375"W. Available individualy or as a set of 4.

The convenience of having first aid supplies at your side. The fanny pack includes 10 alcohol pads, 16 - 1"x3" bandages, 2 pair of latex gloves, 10 sting relief pads, 6 - 2" x 3" elbow/knee bandages, instant cold pack and first aid guide. Great for field trips and outdoor playgrounds. Measures 10" x 6" x 4". Made in the USA.

Stay ready for any injuries with this helpful Classroom First Aid Kit for Multi-Situational Safety Preparedness. This kit comes in its own individual plastic case and stores all the components conveniently. The kit contains bandages, instant cold pack, secondary dressing, wound treatment products, scissors, tweezers, first aid guide and more. Use this kit to go over safety before activities with children. 119 pieces total.

Store 9" x 12" sheets of paper neatly in the 15 slots. 8.5"H x 28.75"W x 13.5"D. Easy to assemble, made of sturdy cardboard. Construction paper sold separately.

Bordered by the words: Learn, Read, Dream, Grow, this rug provides a great place for gathering and reading in any childhood setting.

Sturdy, self-standing paper cutter and rack made of steel with welded base. For paper rolls size up to 36" wide and 1000' long. Equipped with standard cutting blades. Measures 40.5" x 49.75" x 24". Assembly required. Casters are sold separately. Paper is sold separately.

Keep your classroom or workspace organized and secure with a Four-Shelf Storage Cabinet. Designed for durability and versatility, this cabinet offers enclosed storaage tht helps protect materials while maintaining a clean environment. Featuring four adjustable shelves, this cabinet allows you to customize storage space to fit a variety of items from papers, to paints, to classroom materials, and more. The enclosed design keeps contents secure while helping maintain a tidy, distraction-free space. Its durable design mkes it a reliable solution for classrooms, offices, and multipupose spaces. Doors can accommodate a padlock. Easy to assemble without tools. Measures 25.5"W x 69.5"H x 18.875"D. Contents are not included.

This multi-use, locking mobile cabinet provides a convenient solution for storing personal items, supplies, and other classroom essentials. Cabinet features four hooks for hanging, five individual cubbies for storage, locking casters, and no pinch hinged doors. The right door locks independently allowing easy accessibility to supplies on the left side. Fully assembled; casters will need to be installed by the customer. Contents shown are not included. Measures 36"W x 59"H x 20"D. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

This Sharpie marker set is quick-drying and nontoxic. Includes 8 assorted colors. Precise, fine point tip with easy one-handed advancing and retracting; no cap to remove.

Soothing circles captivate the eye with a palette of soft, natural colors. Lifetime pile wear warranty. Meets NFPA101, Class I Fire Code. Made in the USA.

This cordless electric sweeper is surprisingly lightweight and powerful for its size. It employs a Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery with a running time 90 minutes. The battery-powered roller brush sweeps dirt and bulkier items into its dustpan, which is easily removed for emptying. It comes with a wall mount for out of sight storage and includes a compact power adapter for charging. Perfect for sweeping up crumbs from under a table or tidying up after children. Colors may vary.

This book contains hundreds of up-to-date service projects and ideas presented in an engaging, kid-friendly format and it has something for everyone who wants to make a difference. Features and benefits include: over 500 service learning project ideas -- from simple to large scale, the "Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects", a new sections on Internet use and school service learning requirements, step-by-step instructions for creating flyers, petitions, press releases, and more. The book's 14 thematic chapters cover topics commonly selected for community service projects: Animals, Community Development, Crime Fighting, The Environment, Health & Wellness, Homelessness, Hunger, Literacy, People with Special Needs, Seniors, Politics & Government, Safety, Transportation, and Friendship. Each chapter includes important facts and statistics related to each topic, a host of diverse service project ideas, and listings of service organization contact information.