After School & Summer Learning

3 years & up. The Junior Adventure Metal Compass is the perfect tool for young explorers eager to navigate the great outdoors. This metal compass is an ideal companion for hiking, camping, orienteering, and other outdoor adventures. Its compact size fits comfortably in small hands, while the clear markings and reliable needle ensure accurate navigation. Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and an appreciation for nature with this practical and educational tool, perfect for both beginners and budding adventurers.

6 months & up. Provide a comfortable, easy-to-clean space for floor activities in the classroom using the Fold and Carry Floor Mat. Designed to be used by very young children and adults, this versatile mat is the perfect place for gross motor activities. Conveniently fold mat for storage, using the durable handles for easy mobility. Measures 48"L x 96"W x 2"H.

5 years & up. Poseable action figure with fully articulating joints; suction cup feet to stick to almost any flat surface. Includes 3 Stikbot action figures (solid mixed color, the Botchelor, and horse), 1 Mobile Phone Tripod and 2-in-1 Green Screen Stage (opposite side is blue).

Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.

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… More »

Take a deep breath and a mindful moment with this Relax and Be Happy: Mindfulness for Children CD Set. This CD set includes 25 tracks meant to promote and guide mindfulness practices. Use these CDs to educate your children about the importance of mindfulness. The set includes creative mindfulness games, visualizations and exercises to help children feel grounded, find calm, improve focus, practice kindness and relax.

Movement-inspiring activities reinforce good nutrition, health and motor skills! Young children learn best when they connect physical activity with learning! Up, Down, Move Around is packed with fun, simple activities that will have your children jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they learn! From the Healthy Food Obstacle Course to the Bendy Bodies Stretch, children ages 3 to 6 will get moving as they learn and support an awareness of nutrition and health concepts as well as fine… More »

"Lead the Way" provides short, self-guided overviews that both aspiring and practicing after school professionals need to thrive in their roles. The 24 fundamental insights and strategies can be used as professional development topics with after school program staff, laying the foundation for the program to recruit, retain, and grown effective leaders. Paperback. 120 pages.

A soothing collection of 14 songs for yoga, meditation and relaxation from renowned musicians from around the world. Songs from around the world to accompany yoga practice and to support a peaceful, relaxed state in daily life. Combining songs used in yoga classes with Putumayo's global research, YOGA CD creates a musical flow that works during yoga practice or at home for meditation or relaxation. Includes booklet with information about the featured music.

The new Shine 2-in-1 Tablet Solution is a versatile Microsoft Windows® 10 touchscreen computer. When you put the Shine 2-in-1 Tablet in students' hands, you've begun a process that will forever change their lives and their teachers' lives as well. This Tablet gives students unprecedented access to educational materials, while also making it fun to engage in deeper scientific exploration and more in new and exciting ways. Tablet now comes loaded with our Kaplan Exclusive Software. Features: 11.6"… More »

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… More »

What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills? A makerspace! Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to: draft a plan and gather materials,… More »

Many Languages, One Classroom applies the latest information about best practices to all aspects of a preschool program. Designed to fit any preschool curriculum, this book addresses state standards and benchmarks of standard quality programming. Organized by interest areas and times of the day, you'll find everything you need to help English language learners during dramatic play, outdoor play, reading, science, blocks, and circle time. Each chapter is broken down into several sections: the environment,… More »