Mizzen by Mott: Get a jump on January planning with Mizzen’s 2022 calendar of activities! Looking for art, dance, music, SEL or STEM activities — or for physical fitness, team-building games, meditation, yoga and community service projects? This calendar has you covered. (Check out the printable calendar at the end of this post!) You’ll be ready to…
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NJSACC Celebrates Kwanzaa. You can too. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. Top Kwanzaa Resources: A Guide to Teaching About Kwanzaa Teacher Planet’s Kwanzaa Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Kwanzaa Resources
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NJSACC Celebrates Hanukkah. You can too. Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated in December with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Top Hanukkah Resources: 11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities for Elementary Students Incredible Books About Hanukkah Teacher Planet’s Hanukkah Lessons, Worksheets and Activities TeacherVision’s Hanukkah Resources
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NJSACC Celebrates Christmas. You can too. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration. Top Christmas Resources: BBC’s Christmas Resources Teacher Planet’s Christmas Resources TeacherVision’s Christmas Resources The Teacher’s Corner: Christmas Activities and Lesson Plans
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CASEL SEL Workshops: Registration for the Winter 2022 live virtual series is open Registration is open until Tue Jan 11! Level up #SEL implementation at your school with our 4-part workshop series. Register early to reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/3fNiKRO CASEL’s process helps schools coordinate and build upon SEL practices and programs. Use the Guide to…
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Afterschool In Rural America Young people in afterschool and summer learning programs are learning, growing, and realizing their full potential. Yet, millions are missing out. The Afterschool Alliance’s 4th edition of America After 3PM provides a detailed account of children in the afterschool hours, identifying: trends of participation in, and unmet demand for, afterschool programs;…
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NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series click here to download the full announcement (PDF) When is the last time you intentionally spent time on your own professional development? Do you have staff with leadership potential? We all need professional development opportunities to grow! BRINGING the FUTURE into FOCUS NJSACC’s 2021 Fall Professional Development Series NJSACC’s…
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New York Life Foundation Announces Grants for Middle School OST Programs – apply by Tue Feb 1 The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle-school youth. In total, $1.8 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country. This is the sixth year…
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Good News: NJ’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit has Been Expanded! On Friday, December 3, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy took a giant step in supporting working families by signing S4065/A6071, the child and dependent care tax credit! The bill, passed unanimously on Thursday in both the Senate and the Assembly, will significantly increase access…
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VIDEO: The Five Protective Factors to Strengthen Families (English and Spanish) Great news! The Protective Factors Video is now available in English and Spanish. Please use the links below to access the videos. English – Protective Factors video Spanish – Protective Factors video Any videos created by Grow NJ Kids Training Services are available from the Grow NJ Kids Training…
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