Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are going to test how different liquids react with marshmallows! This fun and easy activity is perfect for your students to practice their observation skills while using the scientific method. A bonus to this experiment is that you can eat any marshmallows that are leftover! This […]
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are creating our own spiderweb! This activity is a fun and creative way to teach your students about how spiders catch their prey. Your students will design and create their own spider web that is able to hold at least 3 small items. How will they […]
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Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a graduate student in the Community Psychology program at CCSU and I’m interning with the Network this fall to help conduct a needs assessment project. In the spring, a group of my classmates and I worked with the network on a pilot needs assessment in which we heard from some afterschool […]
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making paper leaf gliders! This fun hands-on activity will help your students understand concepts like aerodynamics and fine motor skills. It is also a great way for your students to utilize their observational skills. To help your students understand the concept of flight, check out […]
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As a new school year kicks off, we at the Network wish you all the best. We hope we can provide you with an abundance of resources and tools to help you throughout. After School is a place where the magic never stops, and the adventure never ends. Welcome Back! Below is information from the […]
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are recreating a small desert! With just 3 ingredients, we will learn how to recreate the gritty texture of sand at home! This is a quick and easy lesson to introduce your students to different biomes and ecosystems! Time: 25 minutes Description: What is a biome? […]
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The submission deadline is September 22, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are recreating a volcano eruption! This activity will allow your students to see how different chemicals react when they are mixed together. Before you start the activity, ask them to make predictions about what will happen when the vinegar mixes with the baking soda. Time: 20 […]
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Now accepting applications for presenters! We invite you to apply to present at our 2023 Annual After School Conference. We are looking for workshops that will support staff in their efforts to provide amazing learning opportunities and supportive spaces for children in creative and innovative ways. Submission deadline: August 18, 2023. Learn more and apply here.
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making a bird’s nest! Your students will be challenged to design a nest that can hold weight without breaking. They will test their engineering skills while also practicing patience. While the task may seem simple, your students will have to come up with a design […]
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