By: Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA We need a balance between what we have seen in our clinics, schools and homes and what research indicates. Therefore, as an occupational Therapist (OT) specializing for over 40 years in sensory processing, I have turned to research to support our work. I co-conducted research (Olson, Henry […]
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10 Ways to Increase Activity in Your After School Program
We all know physical activity is important for so many reasons, but our children don’t get enough of it these days. Here are some ways to help you increase physical activity (PA) in your after school program. 1. Schedule Time for Daily Physical Activity If you haven’t already set aside a specific time each […]
Introducing Non-Traditional Sports After School
Some youth in your after school program could play basketball for days; others beg for more soccer; another faction would rather dance; while still more would choose to walk and talk with their friends. How can you please them all? Well, to be honest, you may never make them all happy at the same […]
Get Back on Track After Break with a Recap
The first few days of school after a long break, like the winter holidays, can be notoriously unproductive. Kids and teachers alike have been gone just long enough to get out of routines, throwing schedules out of sync. Plus, students are still fixated on the fun experiences they had and the gifts they got […]
5 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer at Your School
The holidays should be a happy time, but for many of us they are often filled with stress. This time of year can be particularly stressful for teachers. Administrators and educators could all appreciate an opportunity to participate in activities to beat tension during the holidays. The following are 5 great ways to spread […]
Increasing Physical Activity with LIMITED Space – The Challenge in After School
By: Sandy Spin Slade, President and Founder of Skillastics® After School programs have experienced significant growth in the past 10 years. According to America After 3PM: Kids on the Move, 6.5 million children were enrolled in After School programs. Today, more than 10 million children are in After School programs. As the demand rises, […]
School Specialty to Support Louisiana’s Livingston Parish Public Schools with $10,000 Supplies Donation Following Devastating Floods
School Specialty is extremely honored to assist Louisiana’s Livingston Parish Public Schools with a $10,000 supplies credit for their relief and recovery efforts following a series of floods which recently devastated the region. As part of the Louisiana Flood Relief Donation Program, our School Specialty team led by Account Manager, Gina Guarino, quickly jumped […]
Why We Set Clocks Back in the Fall: History of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is designed to allow for more daylight hours during the fall and winter months. While this seems like a minor event, the history of Daylight Saving Time is full of doubt and debate. The concept is simple. We move the clock ahead one hour in the spring and back again […]
Home Run for School Specialty – What a Day in Negril, Jamaica!
A business trip in Jamaica sure sounds like fun and it certainly was for SVP, Rich Harney, and Social Media Marketing Specialist, Leah Scheurer. But this trip was so much more! SSI, in partnership with The Sandals Foundation, teamed together to donate US$150,000 in supplies to schools in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. This […]
Take an Art Field Trip without Leaving School
The school year has started, and it’s a good idea to get new students acquainted with your campus and let returning students see their school in a new light. To accomplish this, take a walking art field trip tour! From colors and textures to architecture and landscape, there’s plenty of creative inspiration to be […]
First Day of School: Getting to Know Your Students
First impressions are lasting impressions, so you want to make sure that on the first day of school you make a good first impression on the students. Part of that is learning everything you can about the students where the student knows they aren’t just another student to you. 1. Before the Students Come […]
Hosting a Mini-Olympics at Your School
The founder of the Modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin, had a dream that the Olympics and sports in general would make the world a better place. He wanted sports to be a right, not a privilege, for everyone. Now that the Olympics are on everyone’s mind—and television—it’s a great time to host a mini-Olympics […]
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