Activities & Ideas

After-school clubs are a brilliant way to make a child’s day more fun and rewarding. They can help a child pick up important life skills, boost their confidence, or get them moving! These activities can also build positive habits that last a lifetime, like better discipline, time management, and teamwork.

You might be reading this and already have a successful after school club up and running, or perhaps you’re just starting to plan yours. No matter where you are in the process, this article will help you focus on the best ideas for extracurricular activities.

When kids are in their early years, it can be an incredibly rewarding time to aid their development as they get ready for ‘big school’ through a rich array of preschool activity ideas.

The school holidays are here, and the children have arrived. How do you keep them entertained? Let’s explore different types of activities that you can offer and how they benefit children attending holiday clubs.

You don’t get much more British than an Afternoon Tea! And why ask the kids to wait till they are adults to enjoy this fun activity. Organising an afternoon tea at your after school club or daycare is a great activity to get them excited about coming to your club.

Although there are many fundraising ideas you can do exclusively for the parents and local residents, choosing kid-friendly events to involve the children can help you bond with their families. Some of these fundraising ideas are great for any time of year, and some are fun stall ideas for fetes or local gatherings in your home town.

The best after school clubs give their kids a chance to explore new things, meet new children and gain confidence. As an after school program doesn’t have to meet certain learning criteria that are required during regular school hours, you can be creative when finding ways to enhance their development and inspire them in new ways.

Everyone knows that play is central to children’s learning. Play comes in a variety of forms including but not limited to physical, constructive, social and imaginative. Heuristic play is a type of physical play that babies and toddlers can enjoy daily. It is an investigative model of playing for young children, and is both enjoyable and meaningful.

After-school activities can provide enriching new experiences for children and give them something to look forward to during the week. There are many options to keep children busy with activities that teach them new skills and help them explore their interests.

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