Resource Library
Resources are key to successful programs. We strive to provide the most up-to-date and relevant resources we can find. Use our searchable library to find curriculum ideas, tools, and other materials that may benefit afterschool providers, child care providers, educators, and parents. If you are aware of a resource that we don’t have listed, please fill out this form or
Check out our featured resources by clicking on their tiles below!
Search or select a topic to get started. You can also use our Resource Library Catalog for quick access.
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This is a "catch-all" category for lesson plans, activities, and homework help. Additional school subjects include finance and math, science, and social studies.
Academic Support & Additional School Subjects
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The behavior management section provides many types of resources in many mediums. You will find articles, websites dedicated to behavior management, downloadable resources, blogs, videos, and many other resources. Other examples include worksheets, toolkits, professional development, and lesson plan ideas.
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In this section you will find resources centered around disabilities and inclusion. “Disabilities” include medical diagnoses such as diabetes, anaphylaxis, asthma, cerebral palsy, and other physical impairments. This category also encompasses developmental disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome, mental health and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and bipolar disorder, and other disabilities as appropriate.
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In this section you will find a variety of resources centered around diversity and equity. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, socio-economic status, and language. As you scroll through the resources, you will notice subcategories that will lead you to more defined resources and information.
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This sections contains information, tools, and resources for engaging with families and community partners. It also has information and advice on how parents can stay connected with their children at home.
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The Health and Wellness section includes information on physical fitness and nutrition. Whether you're looking for lunch and snack programs, healthy recipes, or creative ways to keep your youth physically active, this section has you covered.
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This section houses resources on mental health, including suicide prevention. It also contains information on trauma informed care.
Mental Health + Trauma Informed Care
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A variety of preventative topics are covered here, including suicide awareness and information on bullying. This section includes hotlines, loads of information, and relevant data to keep you informed when working with youth.
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This section contains resources intended to assist in developing and strengthening program design as well as information on creating new policies, procedures, and the like. Resources include a number of downloadable resources, blogs, book excerpts, videos, articles, how-to information, and self-assessments.
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Collaborating with the school day always brings certain challenges but for the 2020-2021 school year, COVID certainly hasn't made things easy. This section provides tools, resources and articles on the many benefits of partnering with the school day as well as tools and resources to help guide you in your journey towards strengthened communication.
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In this section you will find a variety of resources centered around social emotional learning. The resources are as varied as the reasons social emotional learning are important. Resources include helpful toolkits, assessments, learning ideas, SEL curriculum, research, videos, and blogs. There are several downloadable resources in addition to those mentioned above.
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This section includes courses and trainings relevant to school-age programs. It also contains articles and tools around leadership, mentoring and program management.
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When it comes to providing engaging, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities, the afterschool setting is a perfect fit. Our STEM resources are broken into FOUR key areas to help you navigate this vast subject. From STEM careers to STEM lesson plan content, we’re here for all your STEM needs.
STEM Content and Lesson Plans
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This section contains information on summer slide and the benefits to conducting summer programming. There are also tools and resources to help guide your summer planning.
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Are you looking for engaging program activities and games? Look no further! We have hundreds of resources for youth of all ages that will help with transition times and enhancing program offerings.
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Check out our blog for more information on specific topics and supporting resources.
Come explore our YouTube channel. There are a wide variety of videos on various topics.
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