{"product_id":"9781605542546","title":"Great Afterschool Programs and Spaces That Wow!","description":"\u003cp\u003e Does your afterschool program have the WOW factor?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate a high quality school-age program that is exciting, inviting, and reflects the interests, abilities, and needs of the children. Whether your program operates before or after school, on non-school days, during the summer, or overnight, you can create a dynamic environment where everyone will enjoy spending time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is filled with hundreds of ideas—from setting up a quiet reading nook to tackling clutter—reflecting the authors’ years of experience and hundreds of visits to a variety of school-age programs. It takes you through all of the considerations that affect your program and then lays out a process to help you improve the three dimensions of a school-age environment.\u003cbr\u003eTemporal: Establish schedules, routines, rules, and learning opportunities to meet children’s needs\u003cbr\u003eInterpersonal: Facilitate the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater community\u003cbr\u003ePhysical: Create sensory-rich indoor and outdoor spaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda J. Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eChristine A. Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e are experienced educational consultants who serve children and youth programs throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182852096240,"sku":"9781605542546","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781605542546_p0.jpg?v=1763830089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781605542546","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}