Million Girls Moonshot Blog 1

A three-part webinar series presented by Dr. Christine Cunningham & Shannon McManus

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Connecticut After School Helpline

We are introducing our newest resource –The Network Afterschool Helpline!  

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American Democracy Game Makes Learning Civics Fun

The National Conference of State Legislators is sharing one of their newer relaunched features which is called The American Democracy Game. This game is meant to be a way for children in middle school to put themselves in shoes of a lawmaker and find out what it is like to deal with public policy issues.

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Creating Culture in a Cafeteria Classroom – A COVID19 Consideration

Mask Break Bags As the 20/21 school year started, I reflected on our 2020 summer program. I am thankful that I made it through camp without showing any COVID19 symptoms. You could say it was a matter of luck because (unfortunately) several summer programs we heard about in the news were not as lucky, but […]

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Challenge Tuesdays

Introducing, the CT After School Network’s Challenge Tuesdays, in a belief that one of the most important things we can give to ourselves and the children in our lives is the gift of  ‘a little something to look forward to’. 

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Visual Cues – COVID Protocols for Schools

As we look forward to the coming school year we know that providing our staff and the children in our programs with clear guidance and structure is going to be the key to keeping everyone safe.  Verbal cues and discussion will be helpful but clear visuals will be key in helping everyone succeed.  The following […]

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Free On-line Social-Emotional Learning Course

Free Course! Social and Emotional Learning in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Research-Based Strategies As the adults in schools, how do we care for our own well-being so that we can show up as our best selves for our students in these times of change and uncertainty? Thanks to a unified movement across CT, starting […]

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Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the New Britain YWCA

I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us got to work preparing to open child care service for essential workers! Afterschool professionals are on the frontlines of this pandemic, allowing others (like doctors, […]

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Summer Activity Guides – Units 1-5 and Quick Guides

The Summer Activity Guides are a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer.

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Unsung Heroes: Highlighting the Middlesex YMCA

I’m probably preaching to the choir, but there are some unsung heroes in our midst that deserve some recognition. In March when Connecticut went virtual, some afterschool professionals among us got to work preparing to open child care service for essential workers! Afterschool professionals are on the frontlines of this pandemic, allowing others (like doctors, […]

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