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AUTHOR Scofield, Richard T., Ed. TITLE School-Age NOTES, 2002-2003. ISSN ISSN-0278-3126 PUB DATE 2003-00-00 NOTE 98p.; For 2001-2002 issues, see ED 466 323. Published monthly. AVAILABLE FROM School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 32704 (12- issue subscription, $26.95). Tel: 800-410-8780 (Toll Free); Tel: 615-279-0700; Fax: 615-279-0800; Web site: http://www.schoolagenotes.com. PUB TYPE Collected Works Serials (022) JOURNAL CIT School-Age NOTES; v23 n1-12 Sep 2002-Aug 2003 EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS After School Education; *After School Programs; Art

Activities; Developmentally Appropriate Practices ; Elementary Education; Elementary School Students; Enrichment Activities; Financial Support; Play; Recess Breaks; *School Age Child Care; Summer Programs; Training; Volunteers

ABSTRACT This document is comprised of the 12 monthly issues of a newsletter providing support and information for providers of child care for school-age children. The featured articles for each month are: (1) "Transitions: Opportunities to Connect" (September); (2) "Art for All Kinds of Smarts" (October); (3) "Teasing and Bullying in After-School Programs" (November); (4)"Activities for School-age Child Care--25 Years Later" (December); (5) "Cut Recess and Get Sued?" (January); (6) "Hiring and Training Summer Staff" (February); (7) "Beyond the 21st CCLC [Century Community Learning Centers)(March); (8) "Mathematica Report on 21st CCLC Leads to Threat of Funding Cuts" (April); (9) "Engaging Older Volunteers in After-School Programs";(10) "JustPlay...or Is It?" (June);(11) "Lessons of Hope--The Boys and girls Club Mission" (July); and (12) "Reduce Conflict by Meeting Developmental Needs" (August). Regular features in the newsletter include activity suggestions, information on conferences and resources, and editorials.(HTH)

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0 Vfii®®11 N ISSN0278-3126 © 2002 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Transitions: INSIDE Opportunities to Connect Homework 3 by Georgia Hall, Research Scientist, NIOST October Activities 4-5 Some years ago while presenting a build. As children are coming back to a Building Rapport 6 workshop on planning summer pro- large group after being in smaller group grams, I was asked the question, "What activities, think of how the moments $3 Million Donation.. 3 are your exact program hours?" In other waiting for the group to merge can be words, in what time frame do program, SAC Wages 7 curriculum, and/or activities take place? My response was "All the time." ThereTransitiontimesare is never non-program time. There is perfect opportunities toSAC @ NAEYC-NYC structured program time and there isconnect in unique ways. As in the past, the National Associa- non-structured program time, but the tion for the Education of Young Chil- whole day, every minute is "part of the dren (NAEYC) Conference will have a useful and productive. Ask some of the program." And in fact, my favorite part children to share what went on in theirtrack on "School Age." Set for Wed., of the program day, were those in- smaller groups, what did they learnNovember 20, 2002 through Sat., No- between times when we were vember 23rd, the site is the Javits Con- O new today, etc. This type of processing transitioning to new activities, coming vention Center in New York City. can help children better connect to their together as a whole group, or the inevi- experiences and increases the aware- The headquarters hotels and other table waiting periods. ness of the general group of the otheraccommodations are located in the mid- types of activities that occur in yourtown theater district. Reflect, React, Relax This year there will be 18 one-hour program. Transition times are perfect opportu- workshops on after-school and school- nities to connect with participants inTeam Building & Socializing age care. In addition, there will be one unique ways. Children have just been Transition times are often challeng- two-hour seminar and two preconference engaged in an activity for a length of ing times for children who have moresessions (Wednesday) which are typi- time, maybe quite intensely, and so can difficulty socializing informally, andcally three hours or longer. benefit from an opportunity to enjoy may get stuck sitting by themselves or Sample session topics include qual- one of the three R' s: Reflect, React, or isolated from the charged up activityity initiatives, writing poetry, bully- Relax. If activities have wrapped up going on around them. If children areproofing programs, special days and quickly without a moment to reflect on kept waiting or start to feel alone, theyevents, a state model of professional what has just been accomplished or can often slip into boredom which canadvancement, professional needs of experienced, than a short intentional carry into the rest of their day. Havingschool-age caregivers, and quality im- time spent doing that can be very help- team-building activities and ice-break-provement. ful for youth to sort out and consider ers readily available as a group comes Along with 20,000 participants, hun- how their experiences impact them ....or together, may create new avenues ofdreds of workshops, a sea of exhibitors, what importance the just completed connections between children, and keep there is the extraordinary opportunity activity has in their lives. Or perhaps everyone engaged at a heightened level. to hear multiple famous speakers, and why an experience was not successful It can also be a way to build excitementattend workshops for administrators and or enjoyable. Program staff shouldn't for the next activity. directors on practical aspects of run- shy away from opportunities to let chil- Seeking children's reactions to top-ning programs for children with tracks dren and youth give positive criticism ics that are current and relevant to theiron research, technology, play, inclu- about the program. Practicing appro- daily lives can help move passive lis-sion, discipline, and much more. priate feedback and response is an im- teners into active learners. For example, For more information go to portant skill for children and youth to (Continued on page 2)www.naeyc.org or call 800-424-2460. 3 DIRECTOR'S CORNER

etc., all during transition times. Transi-r 9 Transitions... tion times are also great times to high- Easy Transition (Continued from front page) light unique gifts of children and staff. You may discover a staff member who Activities as children are moving into a snack Here are more ideas for easy activi- after being in separate activity groupsis an amazing storyteller and can keep a room of 60 quiet and engaged. You ties to do with children during tran- you may ask them to react to a survey sitions: about their favorite music group. Youmay discover a child with amazing give each group a written survey pagebalance and the whole room can count No Props Activities and two pencils. You appoint someone together as she stands with one foot on Charades to put their responses on the flip chart in a block. The opportunities are endless Red Light, Green Light front after the group fills out the survey. and the reward is evident. Sometimes I Mother May I Perhaps you appoint that child who saw children more excited in transition Simon Says needs more opportunity for leadership time than any other time during the day. Seven Up in front of peers, etc. You may noticeWe would have missed that connection Animal, Vegetable, Mineral the children quite excitedly discussingwith the child had we let the time just I Spy pass by. Observation: Ask some children to Sometimes I saw childrenConversations with Adults stand and have others remain seated. more excited in transition It is also true that children need a Children have to guess what the chance to just relax and talk with each ones who were asked to stand have time than any other timeother. Yet, this may become more ef- in common (same color shirt, wear- during the day. fective when staff become involved. ing glasses, etc.). (from Training Transition time is a perfect time for New After-School Staff. Welcome current music groups and their reasonsstaff to engage in quiet conversations to the World of School-Age Care by for choosing one over the other. Aswith children, to step outside their su- Roberta Newman) pervisory or activity leader role and other groups come in you include them -Mental Games in the survey activity. You may noticejust be a caring adult. Children appreci- Alphabet conversation between groups. Whenate opportunities to talk casually with Gossip all have collected in the room you an- adults and to share experiences not Who am I? nounce the final results. You may ask a centering on school/out-of-school pro- 20 Questions couple of representatives from thegram, etc. Adults can still maintain Guess the Number groups to present their opinions as tosupervision and control over a group why one music group should be ratedwhile being a conversation participant. Jeopardy!: Leader has a list of "an- higher than another, etc. It is alwaysSo instead of observing from the side- swers" to read to group. Children most effective to create a transitionlines, encourage staff to integrate dur- have to raise hand first and respond activity that links with the programing transition times. More than likely in the form of a question. activity to come. The music surveythey will also appreciate the opportu- IL would have made a great transition tonity to connect with the children in an activity such as a musical perfor-more personal and informal ways. 0 Team building and ice-breaker ac- mance, sing-a-long, etc. Subscriptions: $26.95/12issues tivities for transition times can be Activity Opportunities brainstormed together by staff during Send Inquiries To: School-Age NOTES P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 Transition times are great opportuni- staff meetings. It is most helpful to 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 ties for youth performance. On the 4thhave a repertoire of activities quickly (FAX) 615-279-0800 of July, in my summer camp, we would and easily available to pull out and Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield hold a whistling contest. Each snackdeliver. The essential task is to be cre- Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson table would send up one representativeative and imaginative, and the connec- Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza to whistle the fastest rendition of thetion and fun will follow. dg SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is Star Spangled Banner or Yankee The National Institute on Out-of-School published monthly for $26.95 per year by Doodle, etc. We measured longest pin- Time, part of Wellesley College's Centers School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., kies; we blew the biggest gum bubbles;for Women, contributes an article to SAN Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid every other month. NIOST can be con- at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address demonstrated the latest dance steps; changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box gave the weather report via charades, tacted via their website at www.niost.org. 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205.

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Some families cannot provide children Start each homework session by look- The Homework with the quiet space, resources and assis- ing over everything that needs to be done. Question tance that they need to successfully com- They should let the after-school staff plete homework. Without help from theknow if there is anything they will need Every after-school program has to make program, homework may become yethelp with. a decision whether to schedule specific another place where students with fewer Do the most difficult or distasteful task times to allow school-agers to do their resources fall behind. first, before fatigue sets in. homework or whether to be a "home- Homework is only one way to support Do any memorization or test review work-free" zone. School-Age NOTES, academic achievement. Programs can along with organizations like the Na- early in the session while the mind is still also offer tutoring, enrichment activities tional Institute on Out-of-School Time fresh. Then review the material again at and recreational reading programs to help (NIOST) have traditionally been of the the end of the session after other home- students develop skills and build self- strong opinion that the after-school pro- work is completed. confidence. gram should be a less structured time to Children's academic needs must be offer children a period of relaxation and The Homework Center balanced with their physical, emotional social interaction after a long day of Creating a special place in the program and social needs. Children need time to academic work. where homework can be done is crucial. blow off steam and have snacks, playIf space allows, have a separate area with friends, build relationships with car- away from the rest of the program where Children's academic needs ing adults, and develop their own talents the distractions are minimal. If your pro- must be balanced with and hobbies. gram is located in a school, find out if the children can have access to either the their physical, emotionalSetting a Homework Schedule library or the computer lab where they'll and social needs. Determining when to offer homeworkbe able to use the reference tools on the sessions during the after-school program Internet or on library shelves. is also important. In the book, How to Yet the reality is that more and more The optimal environment for a home- Help Your Child with Homework (Free after-school programs are taking on an work center includes good lighting, desks Spirit, 1997), these tips are offered: academic approach, providing enrich- or tables where work can be spread out, ment activities in literature, math and Give children time to unwind afterstraight-back chairs, and plenty of extra school, including unstructured socializa- science to boost what children are learn- materials children might need such as: ing during the school day. And as chil- tion with friends and active play to "blow pencils, pens, erasers, correction fluid off steam." But don't wait until late in the dren get older, the amount of homework markers, crayons, colored pencils day when the children are starting to tire. given each day increases. Parents won- notebook paper, graphing paper, and Serve healthy snacks before starting der - if my child is in this program until 6 construction paper p.m. each night, why not get his home-the homework session. Children will be three-hole punch, scissors able to concentrate better. work done there? dictionary, thesaurus, atlas or globe Schedule study periods for younger encyclopedias or access to Internet children differently from the older chil- calculator, protractor, compass Some Guidelines dren. Younger children have a harder variety of magazines NIOST addressed these issues in theirtime sitting still for extended periods of word processor or typewriter paper, Homework Assistance & Out-of-time than older children. Short study chalkboard or flip chart School Time: Filling the Need, Finding a sessions can lead to more learning than Balance (SAN, 2001). To help programslonger ones. make a decision about whether and how The NIOST Homework paper also sug- For more ideas on helping school-age to provide homework assistance, they gests that "it makes sense for a program children with homework, consider the offer these general guidelines: to be flexible about how much time a two books referenced in this article. The most effective homework policychild will spend on homework. A first Both are now available from School- Age NOTES. will be developed when the opinions andgrader may only need 10 minutes to work How to Help Your Child with Home- needs of children, families, and staff areon homework, and then can move on to work, $13.95 for subscribers, $15.95 taken into consideration. Focus on bal- other activities, but a seventh grader may ancing research findings, the resources list price plus $4.95 shipping/handling. need 90 minutes." Homework Assistance & Out -of- School available to the program, and the needs of Offer the children help on how to ap- those served. Time/Literacy: Exploring Strategies to proach their homework assignments. In Enhance Learning in After-School Pro- Homework assistance and enrichment How to Help Your Child with Homework grams, $12.95 for subscribers, $14.95 activities are especially important for it is suggested that children be encour- list price plus $4.95 shipping/handling. children who are at risk of school failure. aged to:

2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com SEPTEMBER 20023 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 5 OCTOBER ACTIVITIES Statue of Liberty stories about the program, home andbeads meet. Glue husks on top of the family, friends, neighborhood, summerpipe cleaner. Cut off excess pipe clean- The Statue of Liberty was accepted vacation, etc. ers. Tie two ribbons in small bow and as a gift from the French on October 28, O Make a list of all the characters andglue on top of the corn husk. Glue on 1886 by President Grover Cleveland. It props needed to tell the story. Each pin back. ercre was dedicated as a national monumentcharacter can have something that rep- on October 15, 1924. resents them. For example: Mother The Statue of Liberty : could be represented by a flower;Painting... has 25 windows in her crown brother could be represented by a toy has 7 rays of diadem (representingcar, etc. Glove Finger Painting the 7 oceans of the world) Make storytelling bags to keep the Sometimes school-agers like to do is 152' 2" from the base to the top ofstory props in. Use either a small brown things from the pasthave a "retro " the torch paper bag that children can decorate orday and do a little finger painting, only is 111' 1" from the heel to the top ofmake a fabric bag. this time wear differ- the head ent types of gloves has a 16' 5" long hand Fabric Storytelling Bag (rubber, garden, has an 8" long index finger You will need 6" x 10" piece of fabric leather, dress, winter, has a 13" x 10" fingernail or felt, yarn or string, thread and needle. latex) while painting. has 4,000 square yards of fabric in her Lay fabric flat. Fold the ends to make dress a cuff for the yarn or string. Glue or sew Golf Ball Painting has a 25' long sandal in place. Fold the fabric in half so that Place a piece of paper inside a shal- Using these facts, try to build a rep-the cuffs are even with one another.low box or baking pan. Pour different lica of the Statue of Liberty to scale. If(Right sides together). Glue or sew thecolors of paint onto the paper. Toss in a you have access to a ball field yousides in place, leaving the cuffs open.golf ball and roll it around. Variation: might be able to measure and draw theThread one piece of yarn through theLine a child's swimming pool with pa- outline of the statue to its actual dimen-cuffs and knot the yarn ends together.per and try other ballstennis, ping sions. Or make a scale model usingThread another piece of pong, billiard, baseball, soccer, big rub- toothpicks, craft sticks, rolled newspa- yarn through the cuffs go- ber balls or a combination of balls. 6re per or cardboard. ing the other way. This Try math story problems to go withwill be the drawstring. Pull the Statue of Liberty. For example: Ifthe yarn together to close Spider Puzzle 200 people bought tickets that cost $4.50 the bag. die Paint several pieces of old jigsaw to go inside the Statue of Liberty, but puzzle. Build spider body by gluing only 146 people used the tickets on one layers of puzzlethree or four layers day, how much money was collected?Indian Corn Pin should be fine. Bend pipe cleaners for (This is a trick question see if the kids You need: legs and glue on the underside of the "get it" or if not, ask: How much of the8mm round faceted beads puzzle pieces. Add googly eyes. efla money was collected for tickets used 11 mm autumn tri-colored beads that day?) ft brown paper twist or raffia fall colored ribbons brown pipe cleaners Storytelling pin backs & glue October 5 is the National Storytelling Cut the pipe cleaner into 3 equal Festival in Jonesborough Tennessee.pieces. Put one 8mm bead on the end of BylineM To encourage reading and storytellingeach pipe cleaner. Thread 1 lmm tri-This month'sActivitiesandIdeas among the children have each childcolored beads on top of the 8mm beadCornerpages were written by Alycia pick a story. It can be (7-8 beads for each piece). Cut smallOrcena of Marion, OH. Illustrations a popular children's pieces of paper twist by Julie Sorensen of Londonderry, story or fairytale, or a or raffia to resemble NH. eflD Native American corn husks. Twist the theme. Or children tops of the pipe clean- 50 Activity Ideas can write their own ers together where the The minimum number of Activity Ideas in this issue is 50. ft © 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 4 SEPTEMBER2002 Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com a' ®Printed on Recycled Paper 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Oct. 4 is World DayOct. 6 is German-Oct. 15 is GrouchOct. 24 is UnitedOct. 28 is National for Animals. Make aAmerican Day. InviteDay. Draw pictures,Nations Day. HaveChocolate Day. In- list of children's fa-a guest speaker in towrite poems or shortan International Fes-dulge in a chocolaty vorite animals. Askshare about stories about whattival with games,snack. Take a poll of each child to draw atheir German makes you grouchy crafts, food, dancefavorite chocolate bars picture and write spe- heritage. and what makes youand music from dif-and graph the results. cific facts about their feel better. ferent countries. favorite animal.

October is World Se-Baseball Math: Sur-Baseball Stats Math:Baseball Snack: ForBaseballPitch: ries time. Have yourvey the children forCreate math storythe bat use a breadDraw a line on the own world series. Di-their favorite baseballproblems with statis-stick, carrot stick orground and have vide into teams andteams. Create a bartics from the Worldcelery with peanut but-each child throw play a game each day graph or chart to showSeries teams. Expand ter. Use grapes or cher-the ball. Who can to see which the results. into ticket prices,ries for the ball. Try athrow it the far- team wins snack prices, stadiumcheese squareorthest? Chart the re- the series. seats, etc. cracker for a base. sults.

October 14 is NationalTake time out toWrite words on pieces Invite the childrenType and copy the Poetry Day. Make aread poetry thisof construction paperto write their ownchildren's poems and list of famous poetsweek. Read bothand cut out. Work aspoems. They mayphotocopy their il- (think multiculturally)classical, modern,a group to create aneed help with top-lustrations. Bind all and have each childand children's po-wall poem. The poemics. Illustrate themof the poems to cre- select a poet to write aetry plus limericks,can be added to eachand post on theate a book for each brief biography about.nursery rhymes,day. Take photos towalls. child to take home. and haikii. document your work.

Spiders, spiders ev-Spider Snacks: PutSilly Spiders: Cut aSpider Books: Cut 2Spider Puzzle: Make erywhere. For Hal-peanut butter on roundpipe cleaner into 4spider body shapesa table top spider 1D loween try some spi-crackers and sandwichequal parts. Cross thefrom construction pa-made from old jig- sx P.T4 der crafts, snacks andthem together. Pokepieces over each otherper and 10 shapes fromsaw puzzle pieces. A projects. Read one ofsmall pretzel sticks inand twistinthelined paper. Staple to-See page 4. the Anansi the Spiderthe peanut buttermiddle. Glue a smallgether as a book. Make African around the sides. Orporn porn in the 8 yarn or fabric legs to legends. use sandwich cookies.middle. Add eyes. hang off cover. October is NationalMake a list for theWhat is your dreamMake car wash cou-Have a program Car Care Month. Cre- family car of thingscar? Look at car cata-pons for parents thatfundraiser with a ate a car care kit forthatshould belogs for standard andentitle them to a freecar wash. Have a your family car. Makechecked on a regularluxury features. Letcar wash or car clean-change bucket for a list of all the itemsbasis: oil, gas, head-children create theiring at home. donations instead you would need inlights, wiper own luxuries they of charging a case of an emergency. fluid, tires, would love to have in set fee. etc. a car.

National PopcornNationalApple Month.Columbus Day is cel-Halloween is OctoberNational ClockMonth: Month. String pop-Cut apple shapesebrated. Trace on a31. Decorate pump-Find out what time it corn together forfrom sponges andmap the route thatkins; make a strangeis in ever country of the birds to eat.sponge paint redColumbus sailed. Ifbrewfromlimethe world. AND... Don't forgetto apples on index cards.you were travelingpunch; create spiderNational Pretzel make some extraWrite favorite applethat distance to a newpencil toppers. Month: Make pret- for you as well! recipes on the land, what would you zels for snack. cards. pack?

© 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-89y-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper SEPT-EMBER 2002 5 thought. The Senate Finance Committee Washington Notes passed a welfare reform measure that10 Tips for by Charles Pekow would increase the Child Care & Devel- Building Rapport Charles Pekow is the Washingtonopment Block Grant by $5.5 billion over O correspondent for SAN. This report is five years, enough to add 100,000 slots a by Kathy Carr written exclusively for SAN readers. year by Senate estimates. This contrasts It's back to school time and for pro- with the version of the Personal Respon- gram sites held in shared space such as an sibility, Work & Family Promotion Act elementary school, it's time to build rap- Funding After-School (H.R. 4737) passed by the House, which port. These tips can help build positive It looks like the 21° Century Commu- would add only $2 billion over five years. communication between your program nity Learning Centers will get at most a The House approved the Treasury & and school staff and ultimately lead to a $90 million increase next year. TheGeneral Government Appropriations Act, great school year: Democratic-controlled Senate Appro-2003 (H.R. 5120), with $13 million for priations Committee (SAC) approved anthe Gang Resistance Education & Train- 1. Attend Back-To-School Night. Have FY 03 funding bill covering Health & ing Program, which provides grants fora table with information about your pro- Human Services and Education withpolice departments to establish links with gram and registration materials. $1.09 billion for the program and theschool-age providers. The Senate Ap-2. Send a letter to all school staff. This Republican House probably won't add propriations Committee also approved aincludes teachers, janitors, secretary and more than the $90 million increase in the bill with the same amount and $1 million principal. The letter should include your Senate bill. for the National Congress of American The Senate bill (S. 2766) also provides mission, goals and contact information. Indians for Boys & Girls Clubs in schools You may also like to introduce your staff $2.099 billion for the Child Care & De- run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. ft velopment Block Grant, an increase of and your program schedule in the letter. only $18,000 for FY 03. The committee 3. As children enroll, send a letter to their figured Congress should reauthorize the specific teachers and let them know the program before it adds money. Authori- From the Private Sector... child is participating in the after-school zation expires Oct. 1 and reauthorization program. bills are pending. Biotech Firm 4. Send a letter to the local high school The total includes the standard $1:. Donates $3 Million O million set-aside for school-age care and about your program and request student resource & referral. In addition to the 4% A $3 million donation has been made volunteers to come after school. Honor allocated in legislation for quality activi- by Amgen, a biotech firm headquar- Society or scholarship students are great ties, the bill would earmark an additionaltered in Thousand Oaks, CA to help to help. $272.672 million for quality. But $100Boys & Girls Club of America launch 5.Call your local newspaper and have an million of the improvement money wouldafter-school programs in the Conejo article submitted about the program. go specifically for infant care, leaving Valley area of California. 6. Form a parent advisory group and less for school-age. As reported in the June 28 issue of the meet often. Identify needs of the program Another $10 million of the block grant Los Angeles Daily News, the firm has and plan parties together. would get set aside for research, demon- committed the $3 million to help build 7.Have a suggestion box at your site and stration and evaluation, while the Na-facilities for after-school programs on tional Association of Child Care Resource also in the school office. six middle-school campuses. & Referral Agencies would get its stan- 8. Plan an opening social and invite the dard $1 million to operate its Child Care The corporation donated $1.5 mil- principal and other school staff as well as Aware hotline. lion up front and will release the addi- your families. The Social Services Block Grant tional $1.5 million when matching funds (SSBG) would get the same funding as are received. The city of Thousand 9. Have each child make a card and write last year$1.7 billion. But the bill would Oaks is committing $1 million and ap-one goal for the year. Help the child allow states to transfer up to 10% ofplications for federal funding are beingidentify ways to accomplish the goal. Temporary Assistance for Needy Fami- made. Make a copy for parent, teacher and site. lies money to SSBG. States can use any The after-school programs emphasis 10. Say "Hi" and stop by the office often or all of it for school-age slots. will be on character and leadership just to say "Hi." Remember that "Thank Also, Safe & Drug-Free Schools would development, educational develop-you" goes a long way and doesn't cost get $485.017 million for state grants while ment, career preparation, and activi- money. euo national programs would get $169.233 ties. Kathy Carr is the Utah School-Age Care million. Schools can use the money for O Alliance Accreditation Advisor and has school-age programs. This was the largest single donation been a Program Director for 11 years. She Welfare reform could be a bigger boon ever made by Amgen. ef/e to school-age funding than previously resides in Wasatch County, Utah. 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com 6 SEPTEMBER 2002 ® Printed on Recycled Paper N I S T R A T I V E N

SAC CONFERENCES What Are You basic necessities (housing, food, and transportation). As a matter of policy, OLDER KIDS CONFERENCE Sept. 19-21, 2002 Worth? we should really try to begin at the 9th Annual National Older Kids Conference, Chicago living wage and work from there, wher- Contact: 1-800-649-1766 An Unofficial Look at ever possible." Being able to both at- GEORGIA September 20-21, 2002 GSACA Annual SAC Conference, Decatur SAC Wages tract and retain employees who are well Contact: 404-373-7414, [email protected] A recentSAC-Llistsery discussiontrained and love doing this work is also SOUTH DAKOTA October 11-12, 2002 about average SAC wages resulted from key. Another respondent said, "A good 3rd Annual SoDakSACA Conference, Mitchell an initial inquiry about what programs starting point might be to double the Contact: Jan Strange, 605-692-8066, minimum wage of your state and work [email protected] were paying their staff. While the re- sponses were by no means extensive orup from that point. This would hope- NEW YORK October 14, 2002 NYSSACC Upstate SAC Conference, Albany necessarily representative of programsfully attract those individuals who Contact: [email protected] nationwide, some of the comments may wanted to have a vested interest in our MISSOURI October 18-20, 2002 be helpful as program directors andprogram and would minimize staff turn- MOSAC2 Conference, St. Louis boards struggle with this issue. over and maximize your ability to grow Contact: Laurie S. McTearnen, 314-962-9450, ext. 234 a professional staff." [email protected], www.mosac2.org The range of hourly rates paid to after-school staff as reported by re- In determining how to set fair wages, NEW HAMPSHIRE October 25, 2002 especially in situations where people Annual School-Age Conference, New Bedford spondents ranged from $7.95 to $18. Contact: Terri Warren, 800-432-5851, The lower ranges cover the less trained have less training and fewer expecta- [email protected] staff, assistant teachers, etc., while thetions, it was suggested that the policy CONNECTICUT November 2, 2002 higher rates are paid to head teachers,be to "...evaluate the job you're asking 12th Annual Statewide SAC Conference, Meriden people to do. Use the NSACA stan- Contact: Monica Whalen, 860-231-9321, site directors, and degreed staff. But as [email protected] one person pointed out, it all depends dards to evaluate the job, train the people you have for the job (however many VIRGINIA November 1-2, 2002 on where you are in the country. For VASACC Conference, Virginia Beach example, one school-related programyears they have been doing the job), Contact: Barb Lito, 757-597-2900 pays its Site Directors $35,000 per yearand compensate those that do the job FLORIDA November 7-9, 2002 . for a 223-day contract. In Tennessee, w tat they do. And gradually (posi- FSACCC State Conference, Palm Beach Gardens tively, patiently) raise expectations, Contact: Jenn Faber, 941-489-4386, www.fsaccc.org that would be considered great pay. In Washington state, where this programinstruction and coaching for the others NORTH CAROLINA November 7-9, 2002 until they perform to the higher stan- 13th Annual NCSAC Conference, Greensboro is located, that may be average. Contact: Sandy Hall, 252-459-9810 Addressing the cost of living in adards or choose to leave. Then you will NEW JERSEY November 15-16, 2002 particular area really drives the deci-see your students growing and know New Jersey SAC Annual Conference sion on appropriate pay. One respon- why after-school staffs deserve a living Contact: [email protected] dent remarked, "People should be paidwage." die NSACA CONFERENCE Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2003 enough money to be able to afford 15th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, 800-606-0061 Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! ,c3@ri o® In the next issue... SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-279-0700 Yes, sign me up for: New Subscription Renewal Computer Use in After- Li 1 year $26.95 Canada $29.95 U.S. FundsLi Foreign $31.95 U.S. Funds School Programs Li 2 years$49.951 2 years $55.95 U.S. Fundsi:i 2 years $59.95 U.S. Funds An informal survey looks at whether and how after-school programs work Payment (must be included): Check or money order VISA Master Card with computers. Card #: Exp. Date:

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There are dances for working with new Art & Literacy New Books for Fallgroups, cooperation dances, hand Workshops The School-Age NOTES Fall 2002 dances, dancing with props, sound and After-School Catalog will be out soon. dance games, story dances, party dances, In September and October, DiscountHere's a preview ofjust a few of the newplus how to create your own dance School Supply is sponsoring 3-hourbooks we've added to our inventory: games. 146 pages. $12.95 (Subscriber workshops on Art, Literacy & Learn- price: $11.95) ing in several locations throughout 10101 Music Games for Children 'states. The workshops are designed to Children develop personal, social, and Kids Around The World Create! help caregivers with all age groups,creative skills with non-competitive Multicultural arts and crafts projects including school-age, learn how to linkgames that encourage listening, concen-that are easy and offer a glimpse into art activities with literacy and experi-tration, trustbuilding, self-expression andcultures not often covered in other ment with art materials that developimprovisation. Doesn't require any great multicultural resources. In addition to musical skill or expensive musical in-the crafts projects, background material emerging literacy skills. struments. A tape player or CD player is offered on the country where the craft Workshop fee is $25 and pre-regis-with favorite music, or simple rhythm or comes from. Children can use a card- tration is required. homemade instruments, plus the human board loom to make a Guatemalan de- If you live in Alabama, Arizona,voice are all that is needed. 146 pages. sign or carve an Inuit animal sculpture. California, Florida, Georgia, Massa-$12.95 (Subscriber price: $11.95) Make Tibetan prayer flags or Maori Hei chusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, or Tiki pendants. 116 pages. $12.95 (Sub- Texas, you can contact Kathi Shane at101 Dance Games for Children scriber pia: $11.95) 800-836-9515, ext. 2615 or email Movement activities that encourage AND... [email protected], socialization and individual expression. Children are taught to ex- The classic for specific dates, locations and regis- Mudworksis now avail- plore how their bodies move with a vari- able in a Spanish/English bilingual ver- tration. .2% ety of activities and games that can be sion! $14.95 (Subscriber price: $12.95) done with one, two or a whole:group of (Check the catalog or call 800-410-8780 people in a non-competitive atmosphere.for shipping/handling charges.) n Volume XXIII #2 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals October 2002 U N ISSN0278-3126 © 2002 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Art for All Kinds of Smarts INSIDE Computer Use 2 A Multiple Intelligence Approach by David Whitaker Communication Keys...3

Regardless of your school-age pro- Body/kinesthetic intelligence is com- November Activities...4-5 gram setting, you have a wonderfulmonly found in children like Becca opportunity to teach children and youthwho are physically inclined. She is es- Food Program 6 how smart they are. While a school daypecially drawn to items that have dif- may emphasize reading, writing, andferent textures and materials that let her New Activities Writers...7 `rithmetic, out-of-school-time is areally use her hands. Her favorite activ- chance for kids to build their confi-ity in the art area is using any kind ofEditor's Commentary: dence that they are smart, no matterclay or dough. New Flying Rules what area it may be in. Mario, who has musical intelligence, In 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner, a pro-likes to make his own musical instru-Standing = $50,000 Fine fessor of education at Harvard Univer- ments. He uses various toilet paper Over the next few months many sity, proposed the theory of multiple rolls, paper towel rolls, and other tube-people will be flying to New York City intelligences. He saw intelligence as shaped items to make his own horns.for the November early childhood con- much more than what we typically as-He also likes making his own percus-ference (www.naeyc.org); to Salt Lake sociate with I.Q. tests and set out tosion instruments. For example, heCity for the February national after- define what characterizes intelligence. staples two paper plates together and school conference (www.nsaca.org); or His much broader definition of intelli-stuffs beans inside to make a tambou-flying during upcoming holidays. In- gence is very applicable to how an af- rine-like instrument. nocent behaviors and remarks could ter-school program structures its envi- Interpersonal intelligence is aland you in big trouble. ronment. For example, let's take astrength in kids like Ian and Ida, who Since the heightened airport and air- glimpse at how an art area has been setenjoy being around other people. Theyline security because of the 9/11 at- up with all children in mind: like to work with others on larger group tacks, it has become much easier for the Luisa has a gift for words, meaningprojects. Ian and his friends are using average, law-abiding citizen to get she possesses linguistic intelligence. Shecardboard, various-sized lids, markers,hauled off in handcuffs. enjoys using the variety of paper, writ- and glue to make a life-sized robot. Ida Flying into Washington, D.C. a Nash- ing instruments, and materials like yarnand her friends are creating a group ville political commentator related that and staples to make her own books. mural with a large piece of paper andhe was stunned to observe a passenger Max, who is strong in logical/math-crayons. tackled by skymarshals. Apparently the ematical intelligence, is particularly On the flip side, a child like Ira isman absent-mindedly violated the "no- good with numbers. He loves using thehigh in intrapersonal intelligence. He standing-or-getting-out-of-your-seat rulers and protractors and graph paperprefers to work by himself. He spends w ithin-30- minu tes-of- 1 anding- in for measuring and drawing more tech-much longer than the average child onD.C." rule. The flight was delayed four nically accurate sketches. his projects and likes that he isn't forced hours while the FBI boarded the plane Stephon, who has spatial intelligence, to move to another activity if he's ac-to investigate. The passenger's credenz is particularly strong at creating. Obvi-tively involved in what he's doing. tials were photocopied, he was issued a ously he thrives in the art area. He likes Nayah, whose naturalist intelligence$50,000 fine and taken off the flight to a variety of materials such as paper ofleads her to be interested in all-thingsboard a later flight. all kinds of colors and textures to itemsnature, relishes the chance to use "out- The media recently reported an inci- like macaroni, beads, and "junk art"door" materials. She enjoys makingdent of an 80-year-old W.W.II veteran like styrofoam trays and cardboardcollages with rocks, feathers, leaves,who was taken aside for a luggage boxes. He appreciates how well stocked twigs, and other natural materials. search. He was patted down several the area is. (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 7) DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Art for All Kinds...Computer Use In from kindergarten through eighth grade, though the trend was toward the older (Continued from front page) After-School middle school kids having access. These are just some examples of how O In early June, School-Age NOTES The majority of programs reported you can meet all children's intelligences having access to the Internet. One pro- in one area. Any of the traditional areasposted a request for information on both the SAC-L listsery and the PPAS gram mentioned specifically that or centers like building, drama, music, listsery to determine the extent to whichInternet use is based on parent permis- reading, quiet, or games can be equipped sion, with a list of safe websites the to satisfy the intelligences of all chil-after-school programs have computers and allow children access to the com- children can access. We can only as- dren. You can also create less common sume that all programs with Internet areas like carpentry, model building,puters during program hours. We re- ceived a variety of responses althoughaccess have permission from the par- dolls, prop boxes, or a collection area to there were a few consistent trends acrossents for their children to get online. satisfy different children's needs. many of the programs who responded.Only one program mentioned specifi- Understanding multiple intelligences We'll share those responses here, withcally that a staff person monitors and their implications in the after-school the caveat that the generalizations don'tInternet use and guides where the chil- environment is the secret to unlocking dren go online, and we would hope that all children's hidden smarts. Not ev-necessarily represent the broad range of programs that exist. this is standard procedure for all pro- erybody has the brains for writing, read- grams. ing, or 'fithmetic. In fact, most kids Of the respondents, all but one re- ported that they do use computers to won't shine in those areas. A program 21st CCLC Funding that keeps all children in mind recog-some extent in the after-school pro- From these responses it appears that nizes that some kids' brains are wiredgrams (we'll address the lone holdout the focus of 21St CCLC grants is toward for art, music, sports, people, self-later in this article). Most of the pro-developing technology for academic awareness, or nature. ere grams had limited times that the chil- improvement in after-school programs. David Whitaker has worked in child care dren could access the computer andSo those programs who are funded since 1987 as lead teacher, program coor- most were reluctant to specify that thethrough the 21St CCLC program re- dinator, trainer and consultant. He is the children were playing "games" in thepOrted -fife Pin-Chase' of computers, O founder of Toolbox Training, a provider ofpurely recreational sense. The programsInternet access and educational soft- resources, training, and consulting geared reported that most of the software chil-ware. The Mott Foundation also offers to school-age programs. You can find outdren were allowed to use was educa-financial resources for technical assis- more about his work at: tional software and that even the games tance in after-school programs and the www. toolboxonline. bigstep. corn had a learning aspect to themnotablyAfterSchool Alliance has conducted Contact David at: Toolbox Training, such games as Sim City, Oregon Trail, P.O. Box 25565, Kansas City, MO 64119 studies that report on the use of com- and Where in the World is Carmenputers in those programs. or call (816) 455-0729 or email at:Sandiego? Strategy games that develop toolbox_training @ yahoo. corn We heard from one program that is logical, analytical thinking seemed tospecifically geared toward learning be the preferred "games." However New Book! some programs reported that after the (Continued on page 3) Want to know more about how to children used computers for specific a(5a,®®[..ol,4® set up your after-school program to projects or homework, they were some- promote multiple intelligences? times allowed to access approved game- Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues David Whitaker's book Multiple In- based websites to play games there. telligences and After School Envi- Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES Homework Help P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 ronments: Keep ng All Children in 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 Mind, a new publication from Most of the respondents indicated (FAX) 615-279-0800 School-Age EllEm2M5m9mImE5Ethat computer use was primarily for Editor/Publisher: Richard T. 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speaking adds emphasis and improvesKids were getting sucked into games 9 Keys to children's ability to recall what youeven 'educational' games." Communicating say. He reported that kids are allowed to 8.Other types of nonverbal mes-use library computers for homework Effectively with sages are also important, since nonver-but that in the after-school room, "we bal messages make up 93 percent of all want person to person interaction." Children communication between humans. Your Although the children initially com- Editor's Note: This article is excerpteddemeanor and expressions shouldplained, after getting them involved in from the bookPlease Don't Sit onmatch your words so that you don'tboard games such as chess and Stratego, the Kids: Alternatives to Punitive give conflicting messages. Nod. Smile. they stopped complaining and "there's Discipline by Clare Cherry. This book Lean toward the child slightly. Looksome interaction beyond just sitting in is one of our "Books We Still Love Even directly into his or her face. Attend front of a monitor." Though... we don't sell many of them" don't let your attention wander. In future issues SAN hopes to report as featured on page 36 of our Fall 9.Always speak to children as though on other aspects of using computers in After-School Catalog. Although the they were your guests. That way, youafter-school programs. While programs book was originally published in 1983just can't go wrong. ft still struggle with making decisions on and the author is deceased, this is still Please Don't Sit on the Kids is avail- the focus of their programswhether one of the best books on disciplineable from School-Age NOTES forto be more academically focused or be we've seen. In addition to the commu-$15.95 or $14.95 for subscribers plusa place for learning through non-aca- nication tips below, Cherry offers "The$4.95 shipping/handling. Call ourdemic activitiesthe issues concern- Magic List" an approach to what shetollfree number 800-410-8780 or 615- ing computers will have to be faced. erre terms "nondiscipline discipline" aimed 279 -0700 to place a credit card order at keeping adults and children ages 3 or mail your check to P.O. Box 40205, Who knows more? and older calm and behaving appro-Nashville TN 37204 or go online at If you use computers in your pro- priately in a group setting. www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com. 1. Always be sure you have the atten- gramwho's teaching who? A study O tion of the child or children to whom from the National School Boards Foun- you are speaking. dation found that in many cases, stu- 2.Say exactly what you mean, usingComputers... dents are more proficient with the com- words that are appropriate to the age (Continued from page 2) puters than teachers. The report showed that 55% of school districts and understanding of the child. Enun- computer technology. Lawrence report that students provide technical ciate clearly. Stackpoole told us about KLICK! (Kids support and in 43% of districts stu- 3.Speak slowly and with patience. Learning In Computer Klubhouses) dents serve as troubleshooters. Stu- Modulate your voice so that it is low where students in grades six through 11 dents also aided in technical mainte- and gentle. engage in hands-on learning of several nance, set-up and wiring. dm 4.Solicit verbal feedback and looktypes of computer applications. He said, for nonverbal feedback. Don't go on "The kids seldom have time [to play Prolonged Computer until you're sure that what you said was games] given the demands of the ac- comprehended. tivities like robotics, web page devel- Exposure Risks 5.Listen to what children say to you.opment and video production." While considering whether to in- If you don't understand them, help themStackpoole reported that one project corporate computers into your school- to clarify it for you by repeating or last fall was the development of websites age program, consider this study out rephrasing what they said. Don't rushfor candidates in a local election. of the Binocular Vision Clinic at the them. Give encouragement. Reserve University of California at Berkeley. your response until you're sure youComputer-Free Program As reported in USA Weekend (May understand their intent. Finally we heard from the one dis- 31, 2002), the study showed that "Kids 6.Don't be judgmental. Don't base senting voice (although we're sure there who stare at computer screens for long your response on predetermined con-are more like him out there) who dis- hours are at higher risk for developing clusions, but rather on what is said tocontinued the use of computers in his focusing and eye coordination prob- lems." The point of no return seemed you at the time. program. Mike Mrowicki of the Putney to be 3 hours of constant computer O 7.Touching is an important form ofOpen Doors Program in Putney Ver- use. Less time in front of the computer communication, especially with chil- mont reported that when they had com- didn't appear to cause a problem. coo dren. A gentle touch while you areputers in the after-school program, kids "wanted to 'plug themselves in' ASAP. © 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper OCTOBER 20023 13 NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

Giving Thanks this period of fasting and other IslamicMany computer programs and web links traditions. will allow you to print a plain calendar, Since Thanksgiving is in November, or simply draw your own. Fill in impor- celebrate all month long with a weeklyNovember 30: Hanukkah O Alsotant days like holidays, birthdays and "Giving Thanks" activity. Have mate- called the Festival of Lights. This is oneschool vacations. Add a rials on hand for children to make cards of the most important Jewish holidays, drawing for each month and or stationery that they can use to writedating back 2,400 years. Find out why bind the calendar at the top thank you notes to people in their livesthis is such an important holiday andwith a plastic spiral. This who have helped them or inspired themwhat it celebrates. Read Moishe's makes a great gift for class- in some way. Encourage the children toMiracle: a Hanukkah Story. room teachers and other focus on the intangible adults who partner with your program. gifts we receive fromFor more on all of these holidays and other people in our ev-others check out the web site Web- Homemade Guest Soaps eryday lives. LettersHolidays.com. oPa Using a cheese grater, have the chil- could go to parents or dren grate bars of soap. (A food proces- other relatives, coaches,Veteran's Day sor also works well and saves time.) teachers, camp counse- Divide the soap into individual por- lors, etc. or to community service pro- Celebrated each year on November tions and add a small spoonful of water viders like police officers or fire fight-11, Veteran's Day is set aside to thank to the grated soap and mix until well ers. Keep stamps on hand to mail cardsand honor all those who have served blended. Knead with your hands until and letters. dlo honorably in the military. Plan an ac- tivity that recognizes veterans for theirthe mixture is the texture of dough. service and acknowledges that theirMold into shapes and let dry overnight November contributions to our national securityon wax paper. To add color, add a few are appreciated. de drops of food color to the Holidays °Oowater before mixing. To In addition to Thanksgiving there are add different scents, use a number of holidays that are observedHoliday Head Start essential Oils or exiracts O in November: With gift-giving season around theand add a few drops to the soap dough. corner, get a head start on holiday gift November 4: Diwali (India) this making. Plan all month long to work on holiday comes from Hindu religious Painted Pots craft activities in which the children Visit your local garden center to see traditions and is essentially a New Yearmake gifts for family and friends or to celebration. Families clean and scrub if they have clay pots they can donate, sell at a winter craft sale. Here are someor ask parents for donations. Paint the their homes and prepare spe- ideas for crafts: cial "sweet treats." Known pots with decorative paints and spray as the "Festival of Lights" with a protective coat of shellac. Wrap Cinnamon-Applesauce Dough with an envelope of seeds or plant a because families light small These look like gingerbread and smell clay oil lamps called dipas small plant in the good too, but are purely for decoration.pot for a living and put them in every window of theirTo make the dough, mix together 10 homes. Read the book Here Comes gift. eft0 tablespoons of applesauce with 4 oz. of Diwali: The Festival of Lights byground cinnamon. Roll flat (about 1/4 Meenal Pandya. inch thick) and cut with cookie cutters. Byline November 6: RamadanBegins the Dust rolling pin with cinnamon andThis month's Activities and Ideas Cor- 30-day period of fasting for Muslimswork area to prevent sticking. Remem-ner pages were written by Cara Gor- all over the world. To "fast" means to ber to make ornaments no larger than 4don-Gillis of Boston, MA. Illustrations abstain from food and drink, in thisinches or they may break. Air dry forby Julie Sorensen of Londonderry, NH. case from dawn until sunset. The fast several days or bake in 200° oven. After"Nature Crafts" activities on page 5 applies only to adult Muslims, but chil- drying, decorate with puffy paint for acontributed by Pam Russo of Attleboro dren join in the other festivities that are realistic frosted look. MA. observed during Ramadan. If any of the children in your program are Muslim,2003 Calendar 40 Activity Ideas invite a relative to explain more about Have the kids work on artwork to The minimum number of Activity decorate a calendar for the year 2003.Ideas in this issue is 40. die 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 4OCTOBER 2002 Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com 14 ® Printed on Recycled Paper NOVEMBER IDEAS CORNER

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However, even with a change in programs, an increase of $49.85 million eligibility rules and decrease in paper- by Charles Pekow from FY 02 but $112.925 million below work, CACFP and NSLP still do not Charles Pekow is the Washington Bush's budget. Innovation, Demonstration reach all eligible programs. correspondent for SAN. This report is and Assistance programs would get a $32.5 Schools, local government agencies million funding boost to $68 million, while written exclusively for SAN readers. and private non-profit organizations are $10 million would go to start new national More Congressional programs. all eligible to participate in CACFP, Funding Don't participate in AmeriCorps? You've which reimburses for snacks and in Hundreds of millions of dollars morestill got a swing at it. The budget includes some cases meals, including dinner. will be devolving your way from Congress $33 million for Challenge Grants available School-sponsored after-school pro- to keep kids away from gangs, drugs and to other non-profits. But you'll have to grams have the additional option of other trouble. The Senate Appropriations provide half of project funds with non- getting snacks through NSLP. A school- Committee (SAC) approved an FY 03 ap- federal sources. Learn & Serve Americasponsored after-school program can be propriation bill for the Department of Jus-grantees would get $47 million. operated by another organization such tice (S. 2003) with the standard mishmash The same bill also provides a potentially as the YMCA and does not have to be of formula and competitive grants. significant source of construction money held on school grounds. Unless required The bill earmarks $80 million for Boysfor after-school facilities, especially Boys by state law, after-school programs do & Girls Clubs and $249.45 million for the & Girls Clubs, on top of that provided in the not have to be licensed to participate. Department of Justice appropriations bill. Juvenile Assistance Incentive Block Grant Instead, they only need to meet state that states can use to address juvenile crime. The Community Development Block and local health and safety standards. It also includes the following funding for Grant would get $4.6102 billion and the the Office of Juvenile Justice& Delinquency Economic Development Initiative $140 Usually, after-school programs that Prevention ( OJJDP): million. If you'd like to see part of your partcipate in CACFP or NSLP are ei- $7.112 million for OJJDP share used to build a facility for you, con- ther located in a low-income area, where $88.8 million for Formula Grants to states. tact your community officials in charge. 50 percent or more of the children in the $58.513 million (much already ear- The lucky few with earmarks include the school serving the area are eligible for marked) for OJJDP to distribute. Hall Neighborhood House in Bridgeport free or reduced-price school meals, or - $12 million for Youth Gangs grants to Connecticut and the Boys & Girls Club of serve a large number of low-income non-profits. Santa Fe, NM. Each would get $300,000 to children. However, programs can par- - $10 million in State Challenge grants build a center. The Boys & Girls Clubs of ticipate for those children who qualify Hawaii would get the same sized grant. bonuses of up to 10% of states' Formula individually for NSLP, regardless of The Girl Scouts of the USA would get $2 Grant total if they address all possible areas whether the program is in a low-in- of need. million for projects in public housing and come area or not. $16 million for the Juvenile Mentoring Boys & Girls Clubs in public and Indian Program (JUMP) to find long-term men- Housing get another $2 million. cup Faith-Based and For-Profit tors to youth in high-crime areas. Big Broth- Programs Included ers/Big Sisters gets $5 million of the total. The bottom line is don't assume your - $95 million for the At-Risk Children's Food Program Program of grants to communities for de- program doesn't qualify until you've linquency prevention. Available to Many checked your state nutrition guidelines. Even faith-based organizations or for- - $12.5 million for the Tribal Youth Pro- Many after-school programs may be profit groups with after-school pro- gram, including school-age prevention pro- eligible for federal funds to provide grams. grams may qualify for the federal money snacks and/or meals to the children in under certain circumstances. AmeriCorps their care and not realize it. According To find out more about how to deter- to the Food Research & Action Center AmeriCorps will likely provide more mine if your program qualifies for these opportunities to put volunteers in school-(FRAC) programs providing child care federal funds, contact your state child age programs next year. The SAC approved and enrichment or even once a week nutrition agency concerning participa- a funding bill for the Corp. for National & mentoring/tutoring programs can pos- tion in CACFP or your school food Community Service (S. 2081) that wouldsibly qualify for the Child and Adult service department for information on boost the agency's funding by $114.362 Care Food program (CACFP) or theNSLP. More information on both pro- million to $515.342 million for FY 03. The National School Lunch Program grams as well as a complete list of the total still comes to $116 million below (NSLP). state child nutrition agencies are avail- what President George W. Bush had re- Already over 20,000 after-school pro- quested, however. able on the Building Blocks section of grams participate in these programs, the FRAC website, www.frac.org. 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change, keys, Palm Pilot, cell phone, pens, New Activities Flying... watch, wallet and belt buckle in my carry (Continued from front page) on luggage. When following that proce- Writers times and forced to take off his shoes. They dure, I have yet to be pulled aside for the School-Age NOTES welcomes four asked for his wallet and searched through wanding and shoe inspection. new writers who will provide the ac- it. He commented, "What do you expect to Just like with children, if you act fearful tivities for pages 4-5 each month. find in there, a rifle?" He was immediately or anxious it creates fear and anxiety. If you In addition to our current writers, handcuffed, hauled through the terminalact anxious when stopped at security (per- June Elsbury, Cara Gordon-Gillis, and by police to a holding cell, fingerprinted, haps you are afraid of missing your flight), Alycia Orcena, we have added: mug shot taken, read his rights, given one security will get anxious and fearful about Stacy Hill,Seattle, WAStacy isphone call to his lawyer and fined foryou and delay you even longer. So remain the Community Program Supervisor at "creating a public disturbance." It is hap- calm and maybe you'll get to your destina- pening; I have seen people in airports being the Northshore YMCA in Woodinville tion on schedule. die WA where she works with 30 kinder- led away in handcuffs. In another media report earlier this year SAC CONFERENCES garten through 6th grade school-agers. the pilot of a flight in apparent frustration at In addition she has also worked as a SOUTH DAKOTA October 11-12, 2002 the exhaustive searches many flight crew3rd Annual SoDakSACA Conference, Mitchell counselor at the Redmond Boys and members get singled out for (which I haveContact: Jan Strange, 605-692-8066, Girls Club in Woodinville. also observed), said something to the [email protected] Debra Riek,York Haven, PA Debra of, "I' m the pilot. If I wanted to do some-NEW YORK October 14, 2002 is the Director of School-Age Services thing I could just crash the plane." He wasNYSSACC Upstate SAC Conference, Albany at the YWCA of York PA. where she handcuffed and hauled off. Contact: [email protected] So if you are flying, listen to the new supervises 15 staff and develops the MISSOURI October 18-20, 2002 curriculum for the before-and-after-rules. (Although I spoke to an airlines andMOSAC2 Conference, St. Louis school program. She's also served asNYC's Kennedy Airport security, I wasContact: Laurie S. McTeamen, 314-962-9450, ext. 234, [email protected], the director of Youth and Communityunable to confirm whether the "30-minute- to-landing-no standing" rule was still inwww.mosac2.org Center at The Open Door in Pittsburgh effect for New York airports.) No matter and has worked as an elementary school NEW HAMPSHIRE October 25, 2002 how frustrated you are going through secu-Annual School-Age Conference, New Bedford teacher. rity or how witty you think your sarcasm is,Contact: Terri Warren, 800-432-5851, [email protected] Pamela Russo,Attleboro, MA keep it to yourself, do what they say and be Pamela is the School-Age and Youth as cooperative as possible. On differentCONNECTICUT November 2, 2002 Services Specialist at Childspan, flights I have had the "personal" pat down12th Annual SAC Conference, Meriden Children's Friend and Service in and luggage and wallet search and my 89-Contact: Monica Whalen, 860-231-9321, [email protected] Pawtucket RI. She has worked with year -old invalid, uncomprehending, wheel- school-age children in Medfield MA, chair-bound father had the same. It's notVIRGINIA November 1-2, 2002 as well as at the YMCAs of Framingham personal. Even former Vice-President AlVASACC Conference, Virginia Beach Contact: Barb Lito, 757-597-2900 MA and West Roxbury, MA. Gore had to take his shoes off and be David L. Whitaker,Kansas City, "wanded." FLORIDA November 7-9, 2002 MO David has worked in child care Remember all flights now have a policyFSACCC Conference, Palm Beach Gardens of no standing in line and no loitering by theContact: Jenn Faber, 941-489-4386, since 1987 as lead teacher, program toilet at the front near the cockpit. www.fsaccc.org coordinator, trainer and consultant. He With all the waiting around at the gateNORTH CAROLINA November 7-9, 2002 is the author of two books published by don't slip up and ask anyone to watch your13th Annual NCSAC Conference, Greensboro School-age NOTES, Games, Games, luggage even for a second. You know youContact: Sandy Hall, 252-459-9810 Games: Creating Hundreds of Group aren't dangerous, they don't. It can causeNEW JERSEY November 15-16, 2002 Games & Sports and the newly re- an airport terminal to be evacuated as INew Jersey SAC Annual Conference leased Multiple Intelligences & After- almost did in Connecticut. Fortunately theContact: [email protected] School Environments. And he's a newstate police who had been called didn't MINNESOTA February 7-8, 2003 father! come and I was allowed on my flight at the 16th Annual MNSACA Conference, St. Paul We look forward to working with last minute. Contact: Shannon Pfaff-Thompson, 651 -290- these writers as they begin contributing Take a book and do arrive two hours6277, www.mnsaca.org early, even earlier in New York the Sunday more new and exciting activities for NSACA CONFERENCE Feb. 27-Mar 1, 2003 our readers. erre after the NAEYC conference. Pack toilet-15th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT ries in clear plastic zip-lock bags. Do theContact: www.nasacaConference.com, same with loose change in pockets. Before800-606-0061 going through security I put my bag of Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! 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Materials are 18 Volume XXIII #3 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals November 2002 N S ISSN0278-3126 © 2002 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Teasing & Bullying in INSIDE After-School Programs Drunk Parents 2 After-School Computers 3 by Robin D'Antona, NIOST William has been refusing to go to hismore widely accepted as the national December Activities...4-5 after-school program for over a month. Each day it is a battle for his mom to get Writing Grants 6 him to go. He has a wide variety ofMost school districts do tactics ranging from complaining ofnot include the school-Elections Fund Raiser...7 headaches to flat out refusal to go. Al-age practitioner in any though his mother has asked him why he does not like the after-school pro-program for bullyOlder Kids gram, his standard reply is that the kids prevention. Chicago Success are mean to him. William, a 3rd grader appears to have lots of friends at school consciousness of the seriousness of teas-San Diego 2003 and as many in the after-school pro-ing and bullying is raised. SchoolsNew Airline Rules gram. But at this point his mother is atacross the nation have become proac- The 9th Annual National Older Kids tive and adopted programs to deal with Conference held in Chicago in Septem- this problem before it leads to violence. ber was one of the best attended with Since a significant number Since a significant number of chil- 650 participants from aross the U.S. of children attend out-of-dren attend out-of-school time pro- and Canada. Next year the 10th annual grams, it makes sense that the school- school time programs, ...the conference will be November 6-8, 2003 age practitioner has a responsibility to school-age practitioner has in San Diego, hosted by the California address this issue as well. Most school School-Age Consortium. a responsibility to addressdistricts do not include the school-age Airlines have changed stand-by and practitioner in any program for bully this issue [of bullying]. non-refundable ticket rules and other prevention. Yet the child can spend as rules. Extra luggage can cost $40-$105 a loss to understand and is at the end ofmuch as 25 hours per week during the school year and 55 hours per weekper bag. Flying stand-by with a non- her patience. As a working mom she refundable ticket will cost $100 on most during school vacation weeks in an out- does not have a choice she needs the airlines as of January 1. Paper tickets after-school child care program. Afterof-school program. Clearly that sig- nificant amount of time presents anwill cost $20-$25. some investigation, she discovered that The greatest impact, particularly since opportunity to deal with the problem of despite his popularity, William was a many will be unaware of it, is that teasing and bullying in this very unique target of bullying in the program. Al- inexpensive, purchase in advance, non- and resourceful arena. though the stereotype of a victim is one refundable tickets will truly be non- who is weak or is different in some way, A Systemic Approach refundable and not reusable. In the past the fact is that just about any child can Handling this problem is much morea non-refundable ticket could be used be the target of bullying. than simply dealing with the bully andtoward the purchase of another ticket Not Just in Schools the victim. School-age practitionerswithin one year of purchase or travel Bullying is an issue that has been theneed to take a systemic approach todate along with a ticket change fee Ofocus of national discussion because ofsolve this problem. These are some which at first was $25. That fee is now the recent instances of violence in the basic steps to a comprehensive approach $100 and the changes, with most air- schools. Fortunately, the notion thatto help you deal with teasing and bully- lines, must be made by midnight of the bullying can be a precursor to moreing in your program: day of the original flight. violent behavior is one that has become (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 7) 1 DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Bullying... porating these steps into your program, was in the hospital for several weeks children like William and all children (Continued from front page) with a broken femur. It was a very will feel safe and secure and free fromserious situation and one that was not O 1. Train the staff in bullying preven-the childhood tyranny of bullying. coa the fault of staff but might have been tion. They must recognize and under- Robin D'Antona is Associate Directorprevented." stand the common definition of bully-for The Project on Teasing and Bullying at ing. The most widely accepted defini-the Wellesley Centers for Women atLegal Issues tion is: "A student is being bullied or wellesley College, She also consults to and "We had this happen a couple of victimized when he or she is exposed, conducts training for school departments years ago and I consulted a lawyer on repeatedly and over time, to negativeand parent groups, and co facilitates the what we should do. He indicated that actions on the part of one or moresummer sessions about teasing and bully- we cannot stop the parent from taking ing at the Wellesley Centers for Women's students" (Olweus 1991). Furthermore the child. We can document the inci- Summer Training Institute. She serves as dent and if we have clear proof of the in bullying incidents there is an imbal- the Program Consultant to the Common- ance in strength or power. Bullying can parents drinking, we can report them to wealth of Massachusetts Bullying Preven-child services." be physical, verbal, direct or indirect. tion Project expansion schools. 2. Establish a center policy about This response provides basic guide- The National Institute on Out-of-School lines: "When I ran SAC programs our bullying. Then develop common rules Time, part of Wellesley College's Centers staff were instructed to say: about bullying and be certain to in-for Women, contributes an article to SAN volve the children in this part of theevery other month. NIOST can be con- * 'We are concerned that you may not process. Talk about the definition of tacted via their website at www.niost.org. be able to operate your car as well as you usually can;' bullying as you create the rules. Once See page 8 for resources on the rules have been written, post them * 'We'd like to call someone to have bullying prevention. in classrooms, bathrooms, buses and them take you and your child home literally everywhere. perhaps someone else can pick up your 3. Evaluate your setting. Take a look car later.' around at all the places that children areThe Holidays and IF they refuse...last step is: minimally supervised and in unstruc-Drunk Parents We .can't stop. you from leaving, with your child but we are very con- tured activities. Then make all the nec- The holiday season is upon us and essary modifications in programming cerned about your safety, and your over the next couple of months therechild's. If you leave with your child I to ensure the children are either in-will be plenty of time for merry-mak- volved in an activity or under close will call 911 right now, give them your ing. However this presents a dilemmalicense number and a description of supervision. if a parent who has partied a little too 4. Communicate with parents to in- your car, and tell them we believe the much at the office Christmas or Newdriver has been drinking and has a child form them of the new bully rules and to Year's party arrives to pick up his or solicit their support. in the car.' her child and appears to be intoxicated. At this point most people give in. 5. Handle bullying incidents firmly The issue of how to deal with inebri- and directly as they arise. The conse- People are generally angry initially, but ated parents was the subject of a SAC- (Continued on page 7) quences should be consistent and theL listsery discussion. We present here parents need to be involved. Don't ne-some of that discussion which offers aartaido 0 aS glect the role of the bystander. Talk to sound guidelines on how to handle this them about what they could have done delicate situation. Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues to help prevent the incident. Lest we think that this couldn't really Send Inquiries To: School-Age NOTES 6. Finally, keep a log or journal ofhappen with an after-school program, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 your anti-bullying practices and inter- 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 here's one story that appeared in the (FAX) 615-279-0800 ventions. This will give you a reflective discussion: basis to track your progress. Remem- "This is serious business. About five Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson ber, in order to reduce bullying thereyears ago we had a parent who slightly Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza must be a basic change in culture andsmelled of alcohol but was not slurring SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is attitudes. and didn't seem intoxicated. The staff This strategy has been adapted from published monthly for $26.95 per year by did not confront her and when she left School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., a bullying prevention model developedthe site she only got two blocks away Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid by Dan Olweus and has been modified at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address before she got in a head-on collision changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box for the school-age program. By incor-with a teenage driver. Her daughter 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205.

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most popular games (i.e. Doom, Quake)group activity, ideally it should be youth Computer Use have violent content. However, there areinitiated. However, in practice, the many popular games (i.e. SimCity, projects are often staff initiated and sup- Models for After- JumpStart, Oregon Trail) with excellentported but can be student lead. Projects School Programs educational content. generally focus on graphics, music, video Program guidelines should encourageor design. Common graphic products are by Bill Pabst and Carol Benesh interaction among the participants with websites, newsletters, PowerPoint-style presentations, greeting cards and t-shirts. Authors' note: This article was developed youth "playing" together or sharing with Landscape or home design projects are from anon-going evaluative research study each other. The role of the staff is in other possible directions. Product-based of a Missouri 4-H program funded by theoffering a good selection of software, Missouri Department of Secondary Edu- encouraging the exploration of a variety activities can be used as communication, cation to introduce a recreation model ofof software, and encouraging positivemarketing, or funding support for the program or can be combined with entre- after-school computer education to upper- social interaction. Discipline is seldom elementary schools, middle schools, and an issue because the participants are fully preneurial programs and the products sold. The software and support available youth organizations. engaged in the experience. usually define the scope of the projects. Many after-school programs are get- Content-Focused Model Design and production software can range ting access to computers and realizing A content-focused program builds on from relatively low-cost and simple (i.e. that computer access is only the first step the content of one or more software titles StoryBook Weaver, PrintShop, SuperDuper toward an effective program. Directors and integrates them with related off-com- Music Looper) requiring only basic skills and staff quickly learn that a computerputer activities. Although the youth areto high-end professional software (i.e. educational program is the thoughtful encouraged to produce a product orPhotoshop,AutoCad, Shockwave Studio). mix of computers, software, youth, staff, present what they have learned, the prod-Many titles are easy to get started both in and other resources. Since all after-school uct or presentation is not the primarycost and skill but can produce profes- computer programs are not alike, when focus. The primary purpose is to help thesional level products (i.e Powerpoint, designing a program it is useful to think youth to put what they are learning withiMovie, WordPerfect). about conceptual models of educationalthe software into a broader context. The computing. We have defined here fourmost basic implementation of this model Instructional Model models of computer-education for out- is just talking with the game players and Instruction-based programs are gener- of-school programs. Considerable over- asking leading questions, for example: Ifally teacher led with the children follow- lap exists among these models. The ideal the child was playing Sim City the staffing along, all on the same program, at the program will have an interrelated mix ofperson might ask, "Where does the elec- same pace. Examples are the word pro- all the models. tricity for our city come from?" or in cessing or typing classes offered during Play-based Model Roller Coaster Tycoon, a question could the school day. In general, this model is not the best for an after-school setting. In the play-based model, computersbe "Tell me about your amusement park's budget?" These questions will lead to However, short instructional sessions can are toys and the participants are encour- discussions about how a game's vocabu- be useful in introducing basic computer aged to engage in self-directed play. The lary and concepts relate to the real world. skills and supporting other models. In- program succeeds or fails based on the struction is sometimes necessary to in- software selection. Games (RollerThe staff can also plan activities, field trips or guest speakers related to the con- troduce a new game in the play-based or Coaster Tycoon, SimTown, Zoombinis) tent. Contests like a virtual air rally with content-focused models. Children en- and creativity (i.e. Orly's Goo, Magic a flight simulator game can help encour-gaged in project-based activities some- Artist) software are the most popular age youth to get deeper into a softwaretimes need instruction to develop the with the participants. Informational soft- title. Youth demonstrating a software skills needed to use the tools available. ware (i.e. Encarta, World's Greatest title can help teach others and developInstruction should happen in short spurts Museums, NASA) and the Internet are their own presenter's skills. Activitieswith a lot of time to practice and explore frequently used for information explora- where the kids talk and think about whatthe new material. Consider having youth tion as recreation. they are playing multiply the educationaldo as much teaching as possible. Play-based programs need a wide se- value of the software. This model is still Piaget's oft quoted comment, "Chil- lection of software. Not all kids are inter- youth driven with staff following and dren have real understanding only of that ested in the same topic and once a game building on the interests of the youth. which they invent themselves, and each is mastered the player is frequently ready time that we try to teach them something to move on. About 15-20 good titles is a Product Model too quickly, we keep them from reinvent- start for a group of similar age. The wider The objective of a product-based com-ing it themselves," is especially relevant the age range the more software you needputer education program is the creation for learning with and about computers. since software is often age specific. of a computer-generated product. The Computers with quality software can en- The educational value of games variescomputer learning happens as the prod-courage students to invent businesses, from very bad to very good. 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Merry Christmas! Kwanzaa Candle 4.Blow up several balloons and pre- tend they are snowballs. Toss them All around the world, different around or try to build something with cultures celebrate Christmas inTreats O them using tape. different ways. To learn aboutMaterials needed: 5.Make large snowmen indoors by different holiday traditions readToilet paper rolls; plastic spoons; mark- stuffing large white garbage bags with the book Christmas around the Worlders, crayons, colored pencils or paint; newspaper. by Emily Kelley. tissue paper (yellow & orange); string; 6. Cut snowflakes out Discuss traditions with children aftertreats (candy, little toys, crayons) of coffee filters and hang reading. Do they have a special familyInstructions: around the room. tradition or would they perhaps like to Decide how you will color your toilet 7. Make mini ice castles try one of the traditions from the book? paper roll. using colored ice cubes (use salt to 1.Which gift would you like to give Cut one yellow and one orange square "glue" them together). to someone special in your life? of tissue. Be generous as most of the 8. Have snowballs for snack (pow- 2. Practice saying "Happy Holidays"tissue will be inside the toilet paper roll. dered sugar donut holes). die in another language: Lay one sheet flat, lay second sheet on SpanishFeliz Navidad top diamond style (so all 4 sides lay at GermanFrohliche Weinachten an angle) Ahoy Shipmate ItalianBuon Natale Use a plastic spoon to gently push FrenchJoyeaux Noel tissue paper into paper roll. Don't pushPirates in Paradise 3. Ask the children to bring in cannedtoo hard or the tissue Key West, FL celebrates its colorful goods to donate to a local food bank. will rip. Once the tissue maritime history November 28-Decem- 4. Read The Night Before Christmas paper is in the paper roll ber 4. In fact, pirate theme festivals while sipping hot cocoa. ft add your treats. This can range from the Philippines and Hong be little toys, candy, or Kong to Seattle, Cape Cod and the anything. Grand Caymans. Find the nearest one Christmas Down Once you have added to you using search engines on the Under your treat tie off the end Internet like google.com. with string. Make treasures using gold C949 In Australia With your fingers and silver paint or markers it's summer- work up the tissue to for a treasure hunt. time. Write a story to de- form a tip to make it look like a candle flame. Dress like a Pirate scribe what it would be like to spend Have each child cre- Find clip-on earrings at thrift shops Christmas Day at the beach. Have anate several of these treats and then or yard sales or have children borrow indoor beach day. Wear your swimwear;arrange to distribute them to a local sit on lawn chairs and sip lemonade. from mothers or grandmothers (Loop children's hospital or preschool. efl* Don't forget those sunglasses. earrings are best). Cut out pictures of Australian ani- Children can tie a bandanna around mals and glue onto a real leaf or one cutSee page 8 for a new Kwanzaatheir head to become a "scurvy out of paper. Laminate and use as aresource available from School-swabbie." Some may want to wear eye bookmark. Age NOTES. patches for the "authentic" pirate look. Use instant tattoos to create real swash- Cute Koalas Winter Fun for All bucklers. dib Use 2 medium pompoms for head Byline... and body stick together with craft Some people have been lucky to ex- This month's glue. Stick 4 small pompoms on the perience real snow. Some have not had ActivitiesandIdeas front of the body as paws. Stick onthis pleasure. Here are some activitiesCornerpages were written by June wobbly eyes and a piece you can try with your group: Elsbury of Goose Creek, SC. Illus- of black felt for the nose. 1.Have a scavenger hunt to look fortrations by Julie Sorensen of For the ears roll pieces of things that are white. Londonderry, NH. 6re white pipecleaner into spi- 2.Build an igloo inside using empty50 Activity Ideas rals and attach to the side milk jugs taped or glued. The minimum number of Activity of the head. etro 3.Write a poem or story about snow. Ideas in this issue is 50. eaD 4NOVEMBER 2002 © 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com (i) Printed on Recycled Paper 22 DECEMBER IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Write about the sights,Paint with colored iceWrite a poem usingReadthe story "FroggyMake snow cones us- sounds, smells, tastes,cubes. theword"winter." 1stGets Dressed" bying clean snow. Or g and the way that things line begin with letterJonathan London. grind ice cubes in a W feel during winter. "W", 2nd line with "I" blender. Cover with E-1 4 and so on until you the flavor have a 6-line poem. of your qiii... . choice. Alb. ... ,,,, jos ;Jim ..).-

Neighbor Month.SafeToy&GiftMonth.Stress Free FamilyWrite toa FriendNew Book Month. Find a chore you canMake a safetychartMonth. Let childrenMonth. Writea letterSurvey the group rn '' help a neighbor with: of program toys.Chil-discuss what they can to a specialfamilyfor their favorite

Wp,T,4 shoveling snow, rak-dren check offwhendo to help out roundmemberorfriendtell-books. Take a poll ing leaves, feedingthey pick upandtheir homes duringingthemwhy they areto see how many 44 pets, pick- safely store i the holidays. special toyou. children received up away toys E,new books a Wing 4lie e".... =trash, etc. after play. .. as gifts. Air i 4=.. December 5 is WaltTake a survey of theCreate and draw aFinda copy ofHave a game to see Disney's birthday.children's favoritenew Disney charac-Disney'sMickeyhow many Disney zW Make birthday cardsDisney movie. Haveter. Write a storyMouseMake-ItBookcharacters children cn 1-1 for him featuring thea movie party withabout this character. and do some of thecan name. A children's favorite activities in it. E4 popcomandjuice and d1-4 Disney characters.watch the movie. Display around the .4141Ar room. Ili

Kwanzaa begins onKwanzaa commemo-After finishing theirReadthebookMake the Kwanzaa December 26. Haverates many Africanresearch, the teamsCumbayah by FloydCandle Treatson children discuss whatcultural traditions.can create photo col-Cooper. Learn thepage 4 for a service the holiday is about.Teams of 2 or 3 chil- hand actions to theproject. Z lager of their country

Have a pirate day and W Have a treasure huntMake pirate boats Createskull andRead Maggieand around the programtake 1/2 a walnutcrossbonesflags onthe Pirateby Ezraeveryone dress as pi- site to find chocolateshell, clay or doughblack constructionJack Keats. rates. ie..; gold-foil coveredin the bottom and at-paperandhang coins. tach a toothpick witharound theroom. a paper sail. Try to 1VPir :C 0 sail in a tub of water. 411.4011

Make a time capsule.Every child makeHave everyone share How many wordsHave a daytime New o2; Include pictures, newstheir personal Newhisorherbestmemorycan you make fromYear's Eve party N items and a short story Year's resolution forof the year 2002. HAPPY NEWcomplete with a W,, piedictingwhatyourlife2003. Let the class YEAR? "countdown" for the P:1 will be like when youdecide on ajointreso- New Year, confetti A C;) graduate high school. lution as well. and noisemakers. 8 Open on your gradua- tion day.

2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com Prin ed on Recycled Paper NovEmBER 2002 5 03 Washington NotesWriting Grants contains the bare essentials and de- scription of the goals and outcomes. by Charles Pekow by Kathy Carr Direct Costs: The whole dollar amount Charles Pekow is the Washington corre- Writing a grant can be overwhelming necessary to fund your project. $ only. spondent for SAN. This report is written for the first time writer. Here are someGoals: Broad outcomes that you expect exclusively for SAN readers. tips to help make the process a little less from your project. Goals are not mea- CCDBG Increases painful. surable but outcomes are. The Child Care & Development BlockGetting Started: Indirect Cost: Overhead or donations Grant (CCDBG) could get close to a $1When you find a grant that meets theof time or space. billion increase. The Senate Committee on Need Statement: This is where you Health, Education, Labor & Pensionsneeds of the program: Read through the request for pro-explain qualitative data and why you (HELP) approved the CCDBG Amend- should be funded. ments Act (S. 2758). It posal (RFP). reauthorizes Objectives: Specific, measurable aims CCDBG at $3.1 billion in FY 03 with A) Pay close attention to the scoring unspecified sums in the next four years. sheet. for your project. Keep in mind that However Congress is lagging in passing 4 Follow directions as stated. (Thisevery objective must have a matching this bill before appropriations committees is very important.) outcome in order to measure. can cough up the money. 09 Follow the outline suggested inOutcome: The expected results of your But no matter how much money CCDBG the grant. If no outline is suggestedproject. Example: reading scores will gets, the bill further restricts the way it gets make sure your outline in consistent to increase by 10%. spent. It would require states to use at least the scoring sheet. (This makes it easierRFP: Request For Proposal 5% of their allotment to increase reim-for evaluators to read and score.) RGA: Request Grant Application bursement rates. The Dept. of Health & AD Make sure headings use the same Three column budget: Budget which Human Services (HHS) would reserve 1% words written in the RFP. shows three sources: Grantor, Match- for a national child care data system to ing and in-kind measure supply, demand and quality. Also, 4 Do not exceed the stated number the guarantee for Indian tribes would getof pages. Other Ideas to Remember doubled to 2%. Au Proofread and let others read the School-age providers can use the Na7 This legislation would make permanentproposal. tional School-Age Standards as a guide the $19.12 million annual setaside for re- Put away the grant for a day or two in identifying goals and objectives. The source & referral and school-age care, with and then reread for final proof. Standards are also an excellent tool for $1 million of it earmarked every year for A) Don't miss the deadline for sub-evaluation of outcomes. Your mem- the Child Care Aware hotline operated bymission. the National Association of Child Care bership and training in the NSACA In many cases it is best to make a standards can also be an additional plus Resource & Referral Agencies. timeline for your work. Break up the But it would also set aside $750 million for you. NSACA accredited programs grant into doable pieces. Remember: of the funds over five years to improve should always mention this in the ab- infant and toddler care, leaving less money "To eat an elephant you have to startstract portion. ere available for school-age matters. efTe one bite at a time!" Good luck and Happy Writing!! eto Grant Writing Definitions: Kathy Carr is the Utah School-Age Care Computer Use... Abstract: a brief overview of your pro-Alliance Accreditation Advisor and has been a Prograni Director for 11 years. She (Continued from page 3) posal. No more than one page long and cities, artwork, and a thousand other inven- resides in Wasatch County, Utah. tions at a concrete and conceptual level like United States Postal Service no other toy. Statement of Ownership, Management and CirculationPS Form 3526 In summary, evaluate the resources you have (1) Publication Title: School-Age NOTES. (2) Publication No: 0278-3126. (3) Filing Date: September computers, staff knowledge, soft- 30, 2002. (4) Issue Frequency: Monthly. (5) Issues Annually: 12. (6) Price: $26.95. (7, 8) Mailing ware, funds, interest of the youth, interest Address: 2809 Azalea Pl., P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, Davidson County, TN 37204-2821. (9) of the staff, and outside resources. And Publisher and Editor: Richard T. Scofield; Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville adapt the computer-education models that TN 37204-0205. (10) Owner: School-Age NOTES, Inc., P.O. Box 40205, Nashville TN 37204; Richard will work for your program. dm T. Scofield, 2934 Vaulx Lane, Nashville TN 37204. (11) Bondholders: None. (14) Issue Date for Circulation Data: October, 2002. (15a) Total Number of Copies Average for 12 Months: 7,323; Single Bill Pabst is a 4-H Youth Specialist and Issue: 7,300. (15b1) Paid or Requested Mail Subscriptions Average for 12 Months: 5,499; Single After-School Computer Project Director, Issue: 6,025. (15c) Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation Average for 12 Months: 6,127; Single University of Missouri. Issue: 6,592. (15d) Free Distribution by Mail Average for 12 Months: 26;Single Issue:10. (15f) Total Free Distribution Average for 12 Months: 154; Single Issue: 0. (15g) Total Distribution Average for 12 Carol Benesh is a 4-H Youth Specialist Months: 6,487; Single Issue: 6,602. (15h) Copies Not Distributed Average for 12 Months: 836; Single and After-School Computer Project Evalu- Issue: 698. (15i) Total Average for 12 Months: 7,323; Single Issue: 7,300. Percent Paid and/or ator, University of Idaho. Requested Circulation Average for 12 Months: 94%; Single Issue: 99.8%.

6NOVEMBER 2002 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.schoolagenotes.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper 24 Drunk Parents. Airlines... (Continued from page 2) (Continued from front page) most come back in a day or two, sheep- These new rules go into effect Octo- SAC CONFERENCES ish, and apologetic, and thank you for ber 1st for the following airlines: Ameri- what you did." can, Continental, Delta, Northwest,TENNESSEE October 24-26, 2002 Another respondent said, "We state in United, U.S. Airways. Were you goingTennSACA Conference, Nashville Contact: [email protected] our parent handbook what our policy isto New York for the NAEYC confer- and have only had one incident in the lastence and changed your mind? If youOREGON October 26, 2002 three years. If parents know up front how have a ticket on any of those airlines,Oregon SAC Conference, West Linn your staff will react, they will think twice Contact: Robin Lloyd, 503-620-5680 before arriving intoxicated. We have hadeither pay $100 and change the ticket before you were supposed to fly or loseCONNECTICUT November 2, 2002 intoxicated parents arrive with a driver 12th Annual SAC Conference, Meriden (not intoxicated) to pick up their chil- the total cost of the ticket. Contact: Monica Whalen, 860-231-9321, dren. (And sadly, we have a very high Check with your airlines for [email protected] tions on these rules and dates. AD rate of alcoholism in our community.)" VIRGINIA November 1-2, 2002 In our December 1999 issue we pub- VASACC Conference, Virginia Beach lished this response from Linda Sisson, Contact: Barb Lito, 757-926-1400 former executive director of the National FLORIDA November 7-9, 2002 School-Age Care Alliance: Election Day Fund FSACCC Conference, Palm Beach Gardens "[This is] an extremely important (and Contact: Jenn Faber, 941-489-4386, difficult) issue. Staff in after-school pro- Raiser www.fsaccc.org grams need to be prepared in advance to NORTH CAROLINA November 7-9, 2002 deal with intoxicated parents who come by Cara Gordon-Gillis Is your program housed in a school or13th Annual NCSAC Conference, Greensboro to pick up their children. Contact: Sandy Hall, 252-459-9810 "When I ran a large after-school pro-church that is also a polling site? Take gram we developed a detailed procedureadvantage of the situation during theNEW JERSEY November 15-16, 2002 New Jersey SAC Annual Conference, Princeton for staff to follow when they observe that elections this month and host a bakeContact: [email protected] a parent is intoxicated and are concerned sale as a fund raiser. Many voters try to about the child's safety. We developedmake it to the polling site early in theMINNESOTA February 7-8, 2003 the policy (after floundering through a 16th Annual MNSACA Conference, St. Paul morning, before work. Selling pastries Contact: Shannon Pfarr-Thompson, number of situations) in cooperation with and hot coffee to a somewhat "captive651-290-6277, www.mnsaca.org our community police officer. Contact audience" is sure to be a success. You NSACA CONFERENCE Feb. 27-Mar 1, 2003 your police department to discuss howwill also be informing local residents of you should handle this kind of situation. 15th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT the presence of your program and whatContact: www.nasacaConference.com, They can help clarify your responsibility in terms of reporting to the police andyou are all about. 800-606-0061 when you need to report to child protec- Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! tion. They also can advise you about what you should and shouldn't do. "What we found most helpful was to provide staff with specific examples of what to say: 'It appears that you've been SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-279-0700 drinking and I'm worried that it's not safe Yes, sign me up for: New Subscription Cli Renewal for you to drive. Can I help you get a Foreign$31.95 U.S. Funds ride?' and 'Because I'm concerned about ID 1 year $26.95I Canada $29.95 U.S. Funds I you and your child's safety if you drive, 2 years$49.95 2 years $55.95 U.S. Funds 2 years $59.95 U.S. Funds I'm obligated to notify the police.' Payment (must be included): Check or money order VISA Master Card "...our police advised us that 'If staff smell alcohol on a parent's breath, but Card #: Exp. Date: otherwise the behavior is basically nor- mal, staff are under no obligation to do or (Name say anything.' Program Name " When you've developed your policy, put it in writing for staff and go over it Address

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Bullying Kwanzaa Resourcealso features study sheets on the his- tory and cultural practices of Kwanzaa, Resources School-Age NOTES is adding a newcreative, interdisciplinary activities-for. resource just in time for planning Robin D'Antona, author of our fea- each day and lyrics to the songs. Kwanzaa celebrations in your program. In addition to the seasonal uses, this ture article on "Teasing and Bullying Kwanzaa for Young People (and in After-School Programs" suggests resource also can be used throughout Everyone Else!)is a 52-page resource the year to promote positive social the following resources for more onbook plus music CD with music and how to deal with this problem: values, multicultural awareness and activities for each of the seven days ofmusic appreciation. QuitItlby Froschl, Sprung, Mullin-Kwanzaa. Rindler (1998). A joint publication of This Kwanzaa resource, with the Kwanzaa begins December 26th ofbook and CD combined, is available the Education Equity Concepts, Inc.each year and is celebrated for seven Wellesley College Center for Research for$19.95 ($16.95for subscribers) days through January 1. Each day fo-plus $4.95 shipping and handling. For on Women and the NEA Professionalcuses on a particular principle to pro- Library. credit card orders call 800-410-8780 mote such qualities as unity, self-deter- or 615-279-0700 outside the U.S., or Bullying at School: What Wemination, creativity, faith, and more. Know and What We Can Do mail payment to School-Age NOTES, by Dan This resource was written by Geanora P.O. Box 40205, Nashville TN 37204. Olweus. (1993). Cambridge, MA: Bonner, a Disney Teacher-of-the.-Year Blackwell Publishers, Inc. (We're sorry, but honoree. The CD, which features songs Tackling Bullying in Your School this resource is not written exclusively for the seven days, yet available for or- 119.41tIAA by Sonia Sharp & Peter K. Smith.has won the Teachers' Choice Award, (1994). Routledge Press. dering from our the Parents' Choice Award as well as website.) eAD BullyproofbyNan Stein. (1996). Aother awards. joint publication of the Wellesley Col- The resource book has activities that lege Center for Research on Women are linked to each song on the CD. It ctiville. and Music and the NEA Professional Library. die 26 Inspired by The Kwanzaa Holiday Volume XXIII #4 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals December 2002 N S ISSN0278-3126 © 2002 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Activities for School-Age Child Care-25 Years Later ASP for Disabled Teens.. Parent Communication..3 Classic Book Makes Strong Case for Active Play January Activities 4-5 The oldest book on after-school pro-many after-school programs focusing grams which is still in print is one frommore on academics than physical de- Resources 8 the National Association for the Educa-velopment, it is helpful to look back to tion of Young Children (NAEYC). Ac- 1977 to see what a good physical devel- tivities for School-Age Child Care wasopment program can provide. NSACA-SLC originally published in 1977 and be- came known as the "blue book." (And Early Bird Registration in school-age lore, the 1982 School-"Active physical movementDeadline Dec. 31 Age Child Care: An Action Manualis imperative for both The preliminary conference program became known as the "red book.") Achildren and adults toand registration information should be revised edition of Activities for School- remain in good health. Thein your hands for,the National School- Age Child Care with the subtitle "Play- Age Care Alliance (NSACA) 15th Oing and Learning" was published inlymph, blood, and otherAnnual Conference in Salt Lake City, 1989. systems of the body Utah February 27-March 1, 2003. Dead- According to the preface, this 1977function best with periodsline to send in early bird registration is book was based on a 1970 federal grant December 31st. After that it will be $35 "through Research for Better Schools...of activity ranging from more in all categories. It also pays to be for developing a daily activity programexertion to rest."1977 an NSACA member as the non- mem- for five to ten-year-old children." "The ber conference rate is $75 more in all original 1970 manuscript was expanded, With permission from NAEYC, wecategories. Membership fee is $45. enriched and revised in 1977 to in-have excerpted a portion of the 1977 All conference info, including pre- crease its relevance and usefulness toedition. As you read it see if you canliminary program, registration, hotel those living and working creatively withmake a checklist of what a good physi-info, and scholarship info are available school-age children in day care pro-cal development component in youronline at www.nsacaConference.com grams." program should look like and a ratio-or www.nsaca.org. If a hard copy of It was not an activities book but rathernale for implementing it: the preliminary program is needed con- a guide to program planning. The 1989 tact 800-606-0061. ene revised edition has 80 pages and coversActive Play: Moving to Learn 11 activity areas from stitchery, weav- Leaping, striding, climbing, twist- ing and knitting to water, sand and mud.ing, and running! What better way to Boys & Girls Clubs $ It explains planning and resource areas,experience exhilaration and sheer joyby Charles Pekow and incorporates a philosophy and ra-than through the mastery of one's own An additional 1,500 Boys & Girls tionale for the programming. It alsobody! A good physical developmentClubs should be operating by 2007. includes chapters on scheduling, rou-program provides children with end-Congress passed legislation increasing tines, community resources, and staffless opportunities for calculated risk- funding to start more programs, bring- meetings. taking, creating self-challenging activi- ing the target level from the previous Today there is urgent concern aboutties, and predicting and measuring suc- 2,500 to 4,000. The 21" Century De- obesity in children and adults and thecesses. partment of Justice (DoJ) Appropria- need for all to be more physically ac- Active play in a balanced school-age tions Authorization Act (S. 2215) au- tive. New federal dollars are being pro-program can and should include many thorizes $80 million a year for the next posed to deal with the problem. With frontinued on page 6)three years to start the programs. et4i) DIRECTOR'S CORNER

After-School for needs, and more comfortable withchildren over 12 don't see the need for people who have disabilities. Familiescare. They are not interested in having Disabled Teens gain an appreciation of each other'stheir children in after-school care. They O by Susan Gyaben, MPH perspectives and there are unique op-look forward to not having to pay for portunities for professional and per-day care. There won't be any children The Building for Inclusive Child andsonal development of care staff. for [children with disabilities] to be Adolescent Care Project (BICAC) at Parents of children with disabilities included with after age 12. The children the University of Alabama at Birming-often have difficulty locating qualitythemselves look forward to the day that ham (UAB) is working to build capac- inclusive child care. Those parents withthey are no longer considered a kid." ity in the state of Alabama to provideolder and more severely involved chil- Do we have to hand over custody to better out-of-school care options fordren often find it difficult to locate anythe state? Why are they willing to let the children and youth with disabilities.type of out-of-school care, much lessstate pay $80,000/year for residential The project, funded by the Alabamaone that offers an inclusive environ- care, when it will cost much less to have Council for Developmental Disabili-ment. Without options, many parentsthe kids at home with support services ties, seeks to uncover barriers and iden- face unemployment or institutionaliza-such as an after-school care program?" tify possible solutions. tion of their children simply because they cannot find after-school or sum-Inclusion necessitates Parents with older and moremer care. Many public schools are willing tothat providers be willing severely involved childrenprovide after-school care for childrento care for children and often find with disabilities, but only up through it difficult to youth with disabilities. locate any type of out-of-the age of 12 years. The logic behind the schools' position is that they cannot school care. provide a service to one group (youth Inclusion necessitates that providers with disabilities) in which all childrenbe willing to care for children and youth Inclusion refers to full participationdo not participate. Because adolescents with disabilities, however providers are by children with disabilities in pro-without disabilities typically do nothesitant to care for individuals withO grams and activities for typically de-participate in after-school programs,disabilities for a variety of reasons. veloping children. The Individuals with schools choose to limit the programs toLack of support, both financial and Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ofchildren aged 12 and under. At this informational, has been identified as a 1990 mandated that all children withpoint, families with children with dis-key factor for providers. The BICAC disabilities receive a free, appropriateabilities are on their own to locate care,project has advocated for an increase of public education in the least restrictive with very few options available in mostfinancial support for providers who care environment. More recently the con-communities. Those who are lucky canfor children and youth with disabilities cept of inclusion has been expandedturn to relatives for help. This struggleup to the age of 18 years through subsi- beyond more commonly applied edu-was confirmed by parents of childrendies from the federal Child Care and cational settings to a larger community and youth with disabilities who partici- (Continued on page 7) application of inclusion for childrenpated in focus group discussions as part and youth, including child care, after-of the BICAC project research. Here aeLio fofo_DL4G school care, and summer care settings.are some of their comments. Our project and definition includes all Subscriptions: $26.95/12issues of these settings. Parent Comments Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES Research has shown that children "There is poor availability for those P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 children 12 years old and above. All 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 and youth of all abilities benefit from (FAX) 615-279-0800 inclusive care. Children with disabili-day care and after-school care stops at ties who are offered the opportunity to 12 yearsforget the disabilities. We Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield Managing Editor: observe and socially interact with typi- are a small minority, but we have to Joyce Jackson cally developing peers benefit devel-hold down jobs." Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza opmentally. Children without disabili- There is such limited availability that SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is published monthly for $26.95 per year by ties who participate in inclusive set-parents are encouraged to start their School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea P1., tings are perceived by parents and teach- own after-school programs!" Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid ers as more sensitive, more accepting "As for summer care for children at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. 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maintain good relations between pro- have widely varying personalities; some Communication vider and parent, you must give thisare easier to reach than others. Parents Skills with Parentsinformation in a constructive, support-in school-age programs have different ideas, values, concerns, knowledge, Editor's Note: We often think of conflictive manner. Here is a formula that will resolution in terms of dealing with thehelp you practice what you want to say.pressures, lifestyles, plans, dreams, re- children in our programs. However, con-Just remember the key word, B-E-A-D. sources, and constraints. Staff who flict can arise when there are lapses of"B" is for Behavior:The speaker de-successfully build positive relationships communication with parents or when there scribes the specific behavior that isbegin by recognizing the importance of are policy changes, etc. The following in- causing the problem. Your point ofaccepting parents as the most impor- cludes excerpts from two books available view must be objective and rational. In tant people in children's lives, regard- from School-Age NOTES which addressother words, show no feelings here. less of differences among them. these issues. "E" is for Emotion:Now it is time for Sharing Unpleasant you to share your emotions. Use a calm voice, and share the feelings that thisNegative preconceptions Information with Parents behavior generates in you. Do not make and attitudes towards (Excerpted from "Dollars & Sense: Plan-the mistake of telling your thoughtsparents can prevent staff ning for Profit in Your Child Care Busi-use feeling words (for example, "wor- ness" by Janet Bush.) from taking the initiative to ried," "hurt," "unappreciated," "frus- Eventually, and inevitably, a busi- trated," "frightened"). build positive relationships ness owner will have to tell somebody Anger is a feeling, but usually an-with parents. something that he does not want toother feeling is underlying as well. hear. This may happen when a provider When you express anger, identify and turns away a prospective customer, The one unifying theme among share the "root" feeling. raises a concern about a child's health today's parents may be that many of "A" is for Alternatives:Suggest sev- or safety out of the child care environ- them are stressed by the challenges of eral alternatives that would be accept-meeting their obligations in the work- ment, or changes her payment policies. able to you, and emphasize clearly At these times a provider will find it place, while trying to build and main- which one would make you happiest.tain healthy relationships with the sig- helpful to remember her rights asaYou may have to think about this professional, fight the tendency to re- nificant people in their personal lives before you are ready to talk. Offer a act with guilt, and admit that it is no fun spouses, children, other family mem- range of alternatives, if possible. Ask to deliver bad news! Read through this bers, and friends. Some parents have for suggestions. This step demonstrates checklist for a reminder of the traits of more capacity and skill than others for your willingness to find a solution thathandling this balancing act success- assertive communication: benefits both parties and to compro- I am not looking for a winner and fully. The extent to which parents feel mise if you can. loser in this encounter. that their lives are manageable and un- "D" is for Decision:Tell your deci- I respect the rights, opinions, and der some degree of control has a strong sion, your choice among the alterna- feelings of others. influence on the extent to which they tives you have generated. This may be I choose an appropriate time for are able and willing to be resourceful a compromise or a consequence. State this discussion, to give my listener a partners with their children's child care your bottom line, telling the positiveprograms. In quality school-age pro- chance to ask for clarification and shareoutcome that you believe this change thoughts and feelings with me. grams, accepting, supportive staff mem- will bring. I encourage negotiation and com- bers help parents feel welcome and promise to find a solution. valued as partners. These programs rec- I look creatively for a solutionExamining Attitudes ognize that school-age child care is a acceptable to both parties. Towards Parents family servicethat both parents and children are the clients or customers. I express clearly the limits of my (Excerpted from "Building Relationships flexibility. with Parents in School-Age Programs" by They recognize that programs are not I listen carefully for the limits ofRoberta Newman.) replacements for parents and that in the other party's flexibility. Strong, positive, cooperative relation- order to succeed with children, they ships with parents are at the heart ofmust constantly reach out to parents. In Giving Constructive Criticism successful programs, staff take the ini- There will be times when you need toquality programs for school-age chil- dren and youth. Yet, these kinds oftiative in relationship building. If things talk to a parent about their behavior that don't go well or there's no response causes a problem for your business. Torelationships are not always easy to achieve because parents, like children, (Continued on page 7) Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 DECEMBER 20023 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 29 JANUARY ACTIVITIES Celebrating 2. Design a puppet show. Childrenclose their eyes. The item must be at can write their own or adapt a favorite,least partially visible. When the "hider" The Dream well-known story or fairy tale. Theysays "Huckle Buckle Beanstalk", ev- O As a nation, we firstcan make invitations to invite familyeryone goes in search of the item. The celebrated Martin Lutherand friends and design programs. player who sees it returns to their seat King, Jr. Day on January 20, 1986 3. Use puppets and says "Huckle Buckle Beanstalk". when President Ronald Reagan de-in conflict resolu- They then reveal the hiding place and clared the day a national holiday. Honor tion teaching to get to be the hider. Dr. King's life as a non-violent, civilhelp kids role play rights activist who profoundly changedwithout feeling North South East West our country with these activities: quite so vulner- able. ekb Mark each wall of your roomone 1. Log on to www.thekingcenter.com North, one South, one East, one West. and read what the holiday means to One child closes their eyes and one Coretta Scott King, Dr. King's widow. Reading Corner child is the judge. The Judge recites 2. Read Dr. King's "Let Freedom "North, South, East, West. Tell me Ring" speech or play an audiotape.Advertise A Good Book which one is best." During this time the Have children create a bell shape or group quietly moves to stand by a wall. trace a bell pattern or cookie cutter. Use After children finish reading a book from the reading center that they en-The child with eyes closed calls out a a hole punch to create a space to tie a direction. Everybody at that wall is out. jingle bell to the bottom. On the bell,joyed, ask them to design an advertise- ment for the book. They can do a printGame continues until only one player ask children to write how they can help is left. They get to be the caller. freedom to ring out in their community. ada poster to hang in the reading 3. Get audio or videotapes of Dr.center, a radio adrecord their ad onto King's speeches from your local li-a cassette, or a TV advideotape theThe Big Wind Blows brary or the Internet. Play them for the advertisement which could include act- Everyone sits in a circle either on children so they can hear Dr. King's ing out parts of the book. carpet_ squares, masking taped X's, or message for themselves. chairsdepending on what you have. 4. Make a Peace Wreath. Cut outPlant a Reading Tree There should be one less space than the the inside of a paper plate, leaving an Use butcher paper to make a largenumber of children in your group. One outside ring. Ask children to trace theirtree trunk and branches. As childrenstudent is the caller and says, "The big hand on different colors of multicultural finish reading a book, they can writewind blows for everyone who..." and construction paper. Cut out the handsthe title, author and their name on achooses an attribute like "The big wind and glue around the paper plate ring.construction paper leaf and add to the blows for everyone wearing jeans!" Attach a ribbon hanger. Print the letterstree. This is a fun decoration to changeEveryone wearing jeans must find a to spell out "PEACE" on the five bot-seasonallya Christmas tree with or-new place to sit while the caller tries to tom hands of the wreath. EAD naments in the winter, a tree with buds get one of their seats. When the caller in the spring, a tree says "Windstorm!" everyone must with fruit or green change Perfect Puppets leaves in the sum- places. dlo According to The Mad Scientistmer, and a tree with Handbook 2 by Joey Green, Jim Henson brown, orange red, made the original Kermit the Frog pup-and yellow leaves pet from a sleeve of his mother's winter in the fall. &To coat and two ping pong balls. Encour- Byline... age students to be creative as they de- This month'sActivitiesandIdeas sign puppets. Here are some ideas: Indoor Games Cornerpages were written by Debra 1. Make a puppet theater. Use a re- Riek of York Haven, PA. Illustra- frigerator box or a trifold display panel Huckle Buckle Beanstalktionsby JulieSorensen of (available at school and office supply You can really call this game any-Londonderry, NH. c49 stores). Cut out the hole for your puppet thing you like. Have the group choose stage and decorate the rest with paint, any itema stapler, a pencil, a45 Activity Ideas or a collage of old fabric or wallpaperdominoanything. One student will The minimum number of Activity scraps. hide this item in the room while the restIdeas in this issue is 45. die © 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 4DECEMBER 2002 Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 30 (i)Printed on Recycled Paper JANUARY IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday cn>0Betsy RossJanuaryLouis BrailleJanu-Martin Luther KingWolfgang AmadeusJackson Pollack

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P.T4 zipper pulls on back- rate and let friends ing a good friend in- U friendship book. packs. write messages. - , side the shape. Read The Ginger- Read TheThreeBears.Read Cinderella thenRead Jack and theEachchildchooses afa- cn bread Man. Make Play "Wake the Bear."write a group storyBeanstalk. Line a 12"vorite fairy tale and de- c.T4 ,4 your favorite recipeOne child (bear) is in aretelling the tale from I)Piece of foil with a wettemiineswhatthe3 main chair. One child is a paper towel. Add a lima E-4 for gingerbread cook- the stepmother's per- events are in the story. guard. All else are in a bean to one end and roll >0 ies. spective. Draw each event on a g circle. Goaktogently tap 10 into atube. Put the tube inpaper plate and string ,-.1 the bear and return to f) a glass of water. Guess Irt ii together vertically with :.4 your place without be- .. how long the "stalks" will yarn. Hang up tales. ing tagged by the guard. grow after sprouting. tb....., -.1 © 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolLatalog.com DECEMBER 2002 5 ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper 31 Active Play... specific part, and which allows the chil- diagonally); level (high, low); size dren time to run, leap, invent charac- (Continued from front page) (small, large; wide, narrow); force facets. Included in such a programters, set situations, shout, and just be. (light, heavy; quiet, noisy); and time C should be organized games where chil- (fast, slow; even, uneven). dren can experience forming and work-"Wanting to touch things Essential to the success of the entire ing together in teams, making and fol- program is ample, well-designed space lowing rules, and problem solving. Self-is perfectly natural! Howwhich is adaptable to a number of uses. challenging activities, in which the chil- much children can learnBoth indoor and outdoor areas should dren set goals for and compete against be available for vigorous and creative through their skin andmovement activities. Care should be themselves, are especially important.nerves...Muscles are also Activities such as gymnastics, calis- exercised in planning to ensure that thenics, and track and field activitiesa source of learninglightsound levels will not interfere with should be included regularly. Skillsand heavy, strong andother simultaneous activities of groups acquisition activities also play a part inweak." or individuals. Quiet space, after a busy a good program; children should be school day, can be just as important as provided with the chance to climb, opportunities for expression through Through successful participation in jump, balance, swing, run, twist, and loud voices. cfcre physical activities, children tumble, either through organized ac- develop a feeling of self-worth, tivities or through activities they have develop courage and self-confi-"Learning to move freely initiated and chosen themselves. Learn- ing to make the large muscles in thedence to try increasingly more difficultand joyously is an essential tasks such as climbing higher and ex- body perform on command, mastering part of growing up." ploring new ways to perform skills, new skills, and positioning the body in practice self-reliance and self-ex- space are all necessary vehicles for About the Authors feelings of success and competence inpression through creative activities such as music and dance, every child. The 1977 Activities in SACC was grow in ability-to exercise fair play, authored by Rosalie Blau, ElizabethH. have opportunities to be of serviceBrady, Ida Butcher, Betsy Hiteshew, "Active play should meanas leaders and followers through par-AnnZavitkovskyandDocia thatchildren[are] ticipating in games and other activities. Zavitkovsky. The 1989 Second Edition Wanting to touch things is perfectly had additional authors Barbara Blakley allowed the opportunitynatural! How much children can learnand Catherine Streibert. All were from to create and involvethrough their skin and nerveshot andCalifornia, most very active in early themselvesinopen-cold, soft and hard, smooth and rough.childhood circles. Rosalie Blau, Betsy Muscles are also a source of learningHiteshew and Docia Zavitkovsky were ended, child-centeredlight and heavy, strong and weak. mentioned in the acknowledgements active play in which the Active physical movement is impera- section of the 1982 "red book" SACC: adult plays no specifictive for both children and adults toAn Action Manual. Docia Zavitkovsky part, and which allowsremain in good health. The lymph,has been involved with school-age pro- blood, and other systems of the body grams since the World War II Children's the children time to run,function best with periods of activityPrograms. During the mid-1980s she leap, invent characters,ranging from exertion to rest. was president of NAEYC. set situations, shout, and Learning to move freely and joy- (For information about obtaining a ously is an essential part of growing up, copy of the 1989 Activities for School- justbe." and older children may wish to workAge Child Care: Playing and Learning, with and encourage younger childrenRevised Edition from NAEYC, see back Active play should also mean that to develop new skills as they expresspage.) children are provided with the opportu- interest. nity to participate in creative move- Movement is made up of elements of ment, music, and dance and most im- time, space, and force which coordi- portant, children must be allowed the nate into an act of moving. In move- opportunity to create and involve them- ment through space, children learn di- selves in open-ended, child-centered rection (forward, backward, sideways, active play in which the adult plays no 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 6DECEMBER 2002 Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 32 ® Printed on Recycled Paper ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES

of my own!" And yet, if we want tofor children or youth with disabilities. Parents... support children as part of a family, we In this dynamic environment, the (Continued from page 3) can't afford the luxury of ignoring theBICAC project is developing an inclu- from parents, staff assume there areattitudes of others or how our ownsion consultation model. A consultant things they can do to alter the situation. attitudes may be affecting our ability to would be available to answer questions If one thing isn't working, staff varyestablish positive relationships with and concerns initiated either by parents their approach and try something else.parents. dro or care providers. The consultant would (Both books referenced in this article are be available for families to call con- available from School-Age NOTES. "Dol- cerning advice on how to locate and Staff who believe "mostlars & Sense" is $23.95 or $20.95 forevaluate possible providers, accompany parents aren't interested in subscribers, plus $4.95 shipping & han- families visiting potential providers to quality programming" are dling. "Building Relationships with Par- legitimize the parents' efforts and reas- ents" is $16.95 or $14.95 for subscribers sure providers. The consultant would not likely to spend much plus $4.95 shipping & handling. Go online also be a resource person that providers effort aimed at keeping at www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com to order or call 800-410-8780 or 615-279-0700 for could call for on-going discussion and parents informed about thecredit card orders.) technical assistance site visits to help program. with individual training needs and prob- lem solving. cRe (Susan L. Gyaben has a Masters in Public Negative preconceptions and atti-Disabled Teens... Health with an emphasis in Maternal and tudes towards parents can prevent staff(Continued from page 2) child Health. She works with the Civitan from taking the initiative to build posi- International Research Center in Birming- tive relationships with parents. Atti-Development Block Grant. This sup- port is under consideration now by the ham AL. tudes about parents can help or hinder The Building for Inclusive Child and Alabama Department of Human Re- the development of partnerships with Adolescent Care Project is one of the sources. We acknowledge the fact that parents. For example, school-age staff projects Gyaben works on. Co-directors of who believe parents just want to "dropthe subsidy will only help those fami- the project are Beverly A. Mulvihill, PhD. children in a day care program andlies that are income eligible for the and Janice N. Cotton, PhD. forget about them" are not likely tosubsidy program. Contact Gyaben at [email protected] Informational support is equally im- make efforts to get parents involved. or call 205-934-8175 for questions about portant. An increase in provider knowl- They've already decided parents aren't this program.) interested. Staff who believe "mostedge can be obtained through training parents aren't interested in quality pro-about inclusion and disability issues. Past UAB projects, including the gramming" are not likely to spend much effort aimed at keeping parents in-Civitan Inclusion Project, addressed SAC CONFERENCES this need. Child Care Resource and formed about the program. On the other Referral Agencies also provide ongo- hand, staff who believe parents "have BEYOND SCHOOL HOURS VI Jan. 26-29 lots of good ideas about how a childing training to licensed providers as aNational Conference sponsored by Foundations, requirement to licensure. TrainingDisney World, Horida care program should be run" are likely Contact: 888-977-5437, www.foundationsinc.org to solicit parents' suggestions, ideasalone, although an important compo- nent of inclusive care, is often insuffi-MINNESOTA February 7-8, 2003 and concerns as a resource for improv- cient to enable providers to care for16th Annual MNSACA Conference, St. Paul ing the program. And staff who believe Contact: Shannon Pfarr-Thompson, "to a child, a parent is the most impor-children and youth with disabilities.651-290-6277, www.mnsaca.org tant person in the world" are very likely There are many types of childhood disability and techniques for caring forNSACA CONFERENCE Feb. 27-Mar 1, 2003 to work hard at building positive rela- 15th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT children with disabilities vary broadly tionships with parents. Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, 800-606-0061 It is important to acknowledge thatdepending on disability, involvement, and social makeup of family and pro- all of us have values, beliefs, concerns, MASSACHUSETTS March 29, 2003 vider setting. Staff turnover is common and traditions which influence our atti- MSAC 6th Annual Conference, Marlborough in care settings requiring providers toContact: Shani Fletcher, 617-522-9563 tudes toward one another. In fact, most of us have very strong attachments to receive the same training over and over.WISCONSIN April 4-5, 2003 In addition, there are frequently peri-WISACA Conference, Waukesha our attitudes and values. Witness a cur- ods (sometimes years) in which pro-Contact: Stacy Randall, 608-758-8721 rent slogan seen on a bumper sticker: "I viders do not receive requests to care don't need your Attitude; I've got one Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! 1-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 2002 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-0205 DECEMBER 20027 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 00 gdaro,-L4G PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 PERIODICALS December 2002 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED C

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ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES - A National Resource Organization on School-Age Care - Pioneering the Reid Since 1980 Editorial INSIDE Cut Recess and Get Sued? Youth Credentials 2 Should schools and after-school programs Changing Group Climate 3 be held accountable for their role in the February Activities....4-5 dramatic increases in obesity in children? $2M to B&G Clubs 6 by Rich Scofield Prop 49 Passes 6 Over the past several months USAactivity of our children five days a Today and other media have reportedweek, nine months a year. Undeniably, NSACA Transitions extensively on the dramatic increases in As we went to press, Mark Carter, childhood obesity including the con- Executive Director of the National tributing factors such as lack of physi-School systems control School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA), cal activity and exercise. Nowhere inthe physical activity ofannounced personnel changes, includ- this discussion of increasing obesity in our children five days aing the resignations of Pam Browning, children and adults and lack of physicalweek, nine months a year.Director of Public Policy and Kristina Oactivity and habits of exercise has one Young, Director of Accreditation. In- of the major negative contributors been quiries about open positions should be acknowledged. It's our culture of aca-parents have a great degree of control directed to [email protected] until demic extremism learning to readover what their children eat which canpersonnel announcements are made. and write at all costs, including the costcontribute to obesity. However, par- of diminished physical activity. ents have no control over how muchNSACA-Book Now exercise their children are allowed in is* Unless the holiday mail delays this school or after-school programs. Our issue, you should still be able to squeeze ...Parents have no controlcurrent education system has empha- in under the December 31st deadline sized measurable academic data and over how much exercise for early bird registration (saving $35) standards. Height and weight measure- to the largest after-school conference their children are allowedments taken at the beginning of the in the world. (Last year, 2,600 partici- [during their school day.] school year and at the end can be com- pants.) It will be in Salt Lake City, UT pared to growth curve norms. School February 27-March 1, 2003. Recess, physical education, and playsystems that have data showing in- Book now for hotel and airlines. All creases above the norms should be held have all been reduced or eliminated conference info, including preliminary while the length of the school day hasaccountable. program, registration, hotel and schol- been increased. Half-day kindergarten For thousands of years physical ac-arship info are available online at has increased to full-day, and six-hourtivity in children was a built-in devel-www.nsacaConference.comor school days to seven, while the amountopmental drive that the environment www.nsaca.orgor call 800-606-0061. die of homework in elementary school has usually allowed for. Perhaps when 0. also been increased. After-school pro-school systems realize they are exposed Salt Lake City Stats grams that used to allow letting off ofto lawsuits by parents of overweight Average high and low temperatures steam and developmentally normal play children or even obese adults for deny- forend of February, beginning of March: 0such as kickball games are now pres-ing the developmental necessity of 48.5°F and 28.5° F. sured to make sure homework is done physical activity, schools will make the Elevation:4,330 ft. above sea level and activities are related to learning thatchanges needed for allowing physical Population:City:181,743, County: will increase standardized test scores. movement and active play. ft 898,387 School systems control the' physical 35 Time Zone:Mountain Standard Time DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Youth Development Professional Development- The Long View Credentials The problems of staff turnover, inadequate compensation and limitedcareer O by Brooke Harvey, NIOST growth will not be solved overnight. We must keep an eye on the long view ifwe want a core knowledge base, a career ladder or matrix that provides links between Project Associate roles, qualifications, and compensation and a clearly defined, linked system of The field of out-of-school time is build- training that meets the needs of people in the field at all stages of their careers. ing a skilled and stable workforce. Slow Despite these pockets of activity, when the work we do at the program and policy and steady progress shouldn't be mis- level doesn't feed directly into a larger system, it is not easy to measureprogress taken for stagnancy or lack of effort on or to feel connected to a larger movement which can feel discouraging. the part of national leaders as a recent This is not a new story. We have been struggling with these same issues around editorial in Youth Today suggests. A re- professional development and compensation for years. Sustainable change re- view of the available literature and inter- quires the development of real incentives for practitioners to partake in profes- views with leaders and advocates shows sional development. We must commit to working in our communities and with national workforce development activi- state and national leaders to craft legislation that will improve compensation for ties occurring across the country; all of staff. We also need the backing of the workers in this field. Program directors and which bridge the worlds and work of frontline workers must form a critical mass and demand better opportunities for school-age and youth development prac- professional development and compensation. titioners working with ages 5-18. We want to hear from you. If you work in an after-school, out-of-school time or There are several national efforts aimed youth development program, please email us at [email protected] and tell us at increasing staff knowledge, compe- what you want from leaders in this field and what kind of professional development tency, and/or training. The BEST Initia- system would work for you. efie tive (Building Exemplary Systems for Training youth workers), funded by the Wallace-Readers Digest Funds offers an a School-Age Credential, which ac- accurate, the least documented, least un- eight-week youth worker training pro-cording to the Council has not yetderstood and the most varied field in the gram and a six-week supervisor's pro-proven successful due to lack of clarity study. The good news is that we now gram to youth workers. In addition toabout whom the recipients would be have some national baseline data on which building core competencies and strongerand what incentive recipients would to build plans fOrluture research can O staff, completion of either of the pro-have to pursue such a credential. The help direct policy. grams translates into six undergraduateSchool-Age Credential has been suc- Lastly, the National Institute on Out- credits at a local college or one graduatecessfully incorporated in the militaryof-School Time and the AED Center for class at a local university. Youth Development and Policy Research model, but has yielded little progress in In 2001, the Department of Labor are in the process of developing a na- launched the Youth Development Practi- the 10 civilian states in which the cre- tional strategic plan for workforce devel- tioner Apprenticeship program (YDPA). dential has been piloted. The YDAopment across the out-of-school time The YDPA targets new front line staffwould service both youth workers andfield. The plan, which is being crafted and offers 3000 hours of supervised on-school-age staff in an effort to create awith guidance from a national advisory the-job training and 250 hours of related larger pool of workers from which to committee, will include findings from a instruction. The program is being field-draw. (Continued on page 7) tested in eight BEST sites across the A potential aid in gathering informa- country. This supportive approach could tion about the school-age and youth ,Pdar®®[_DnLV3G be an aid in retaining staff and develop- workforce is the Annie E. Casey ing core competencies. In Vermont, the Foundation's new study, "The Challenge Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues Child Care Apprenticeship program, of System Reform: The Quality of Front- Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES which is open to school-age practitio- line Human Service Workers." The study P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 ners, offers a similar supervised trainingis an attempt to profile the number of 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 program that is linked to increased com- people doing frontline human service (FAX) 615-279-0800 pensation. work, to estimate the average salary, turn- Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield The Council for Professional Recog-over, any training or preparation, typical Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson nition (the Council) is exploring the workload and motivation for working in Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza creation of the Youth Development As- a chosen field. "Youth Service Work- ers", which is a category Casey studied, SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is sociate (YDA), similar to the CDA published monthly for $26.95 per year by (Child Development Associate). (Seeare defined as those engaged in promot- School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., "NSACA Journal" in the Resourcesing the overall development of school- Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid aged children and youth ages 5-18. The at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address section on back page.) The YDA would changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box study reports that among the five catego- 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205. build on the Council's effort to marketries, youth worker data is unreliable, in- 2 JANUARY 2003 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 36 ® Printed on Recycled Paper CONFLICT RESOLUTION

steps was to establish a working group.about through student input and was Changing Group This group would plan, facilitate andthen translated into practical terms Climate: A Systemicreview as we went along and bringhow does fair, safe and kind look in together all the players in a collabora-different places? The common language Approach to Bully tive model. was then put onto posters that are promi- nently displayed in the appropriate ar- Prevention eas as a constant reminder to all who A Canadian Experience Bayview Motto... use those spaces. by Christine Hibbert "Be fair, be safe, be kind." Evaluating the setting:Where and when do most problems occur? Not Author's note: "I was so interested to surprisingly the playground at noon read your recent article on 'Teasing Bayview is a community school that hour and recess were immediately iden- and Bullying in After-School Programs'is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. It and in particular the comment thatencompasses a school population oftified, as were the hallways and bath- rooms. most school districts do not include thejust under 300 students, two licensed Communication with parents:The school-age practitioner in any programpreschools, a school-age child care cen- expectations, consequences, language for bully prevention. I believe our expe- ter and is host to many user groups and rience with Jericho Kids' Club in programs. It was important to the schooland processes were continuously com- municated through newsletters, dis- Vancouver, British Columbia, illus- that the desired culture and climate was plays, and posters. Opportunity for in- trates the success of 'walking the walk'understood and accepted in the class- put was also available through council in implementing a systemic approachroom, the playground, the hallways, meetings, surveys and individual meet- to bully prevention." the child care programs and out into the ings. Bayview School would probably notgreater community. In order to achieve Consistency be considered as having significantsystemic change the working group, Handling Incidents: and clarity were areas of significant behavior issues among its student popu-known as the Behavior Leadership focus. Understanding on levels of be- lation. None the less, bullying, teasing, Team, included teachers, parents, noon exclusion and the many behaviors inhour supervisors, and special educa-havior and appropriate responses with consistent language were discussed and the bullying spectrum all occurred attion assistants as well as including child ultimately agreed upon. Procedures for some time and at some level. Based on care staff. each area and level of incident were a few basic principles the school em- This is no short-term commitment, also outlined. barked on a project to create and main- building a comprehensive plan takes Tracking:Although onerous at times, tain a more positive school climate andtime. In fact, the BLT eventually de- this is key to identifying trends, geo- culture. cided that the training, shared under- standing and acceptance were so criti-graphic considerations and "at-risk" cal to the degree of success that thechildren. A great help in this regard has Intervention needs tofront end loading took a full year andbeen the use of EasyDiscipline, a com- begin early (before 8although some small initiatives beganputer tracking database system devel- right away, the main launch took placeoped here in British Columbia (contact years old) in order tothe following September as the focuswbarliszen @dccnet.com). effect change. for the first week of school. We are now into year three of this project and it has morphed and changed So what did we incorporate along the way as we continuously re- Three Basic Principles into our plan? view and evaluate. Anti-bullying has 1.Bullying is learned behaviorit can Training:the BLT attended a num-become social responsibility, and with be changed. ber of workshops and then dissemi-that the climate has shifted from nega- 2.Intervention needs to begin earlynated their learning to school, childtive to positive. I can't say that we don't (before 8 years old) in order to effect care staff and parents. Individuals werestill have some issues and incidents but change. also brought in to speak on relatedkids in our school know that whether 3. A systemic approach is required in topics at open meetings. they are in the hallway, the bathroom, order to produce the desired level of Establishing clear expectationsthe classroom or in after-school care, change. and common language:A motto long they will hear the same language, have This became a significant focus asused by the school-age program, "Bethe same expectations and participate approaches, strategies and desired out-fair, be safe, be kind," was adopted forin the same consequences. They know comes were discussed. One of the first use throughout the school. This came (Continued on page 7)

2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com JANUARY 20033 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 37 Catching firmly against your ring finger. 2. Hold the second chopstick as you Stars Game hold a pencil. O Legend says that the Milky 3. To work the chopsticks, keep the Way is made up of broken first stick stationary. Move the second stick up and down to pick things up. stars, and that the gods go -k along gathering them up and 4. Practice, Practice, Practice! ft Black History putting them into baskets for February Birthdays: fuel for the sun to burn. Langston HughesFeb. 2, 1902 Play this game that has Rosa ParksFeb. 4, 1913 been played by children orr. Crossed or Frederick Douglass Feb. 14, 1817African Pygmy tribes who have longUncrossed? Find out what important contribu-been intrigued by the night. Materials needed:Two sticks or tions these three individuals made to1. Divide players into two groups: the unsharpened pencils. American history and culture. dla "Stars" (a third of the players should be stars) and the "Catchers." Key to game:Are your legs crossed or 2. Make two boundaries about twenty uncrossed when receiving and passing feet apart if possible. the sticks around the circle. African-American 3. Catchers stand in the middle of the All players sit in a circle. It may be boundaries and the Stars stand on one easier to sit in chairs. (Before you begin Traditions of the boundaries facing the Catchers. the game explain that all players need to pay close attention to see the hidden Celebrate African-American History Catchers start the game by together saying: clues.) Month with a tribute to African folk- The leader begins the game with legs lore. Africa has a rich tradition ofStar light, star bright, How many stars are out tonight? crossed and holding the sticks. She storytelling that has been passed down says "I received these crossed." Now from one generation to another. Tradi--. The Stars then say: . More than you can catch! And then run the leader uncrosses legs and says, "and tional storytellers carried a net or wore pass them uncrossed" as she passes the a hat that had a variety of objects hang-as fast as they can to the other bound- ary, trying not to be tagged by a Catcher. sticks to the next player. Other players ing from them. The listeners would tell how they received the sticks and pick one object from the net or hat to4. Tagged Stars become Catchers. Play until all Stars are caught. dio how they passed them. The leader and hear a story about. et other players, who begin to figure out the clues, should correct the passers as Storyteller's Hat 0.0S110441^0N110gSIOIN0°, each takes a turn. Remember to exag- gerate movements and that the inten- Tape two 9"x 12" colored construc- tion is to "clue" in other players. dre tion paper strips together lengthwise. You'll need to adjust the size of theMaking Chopsticks "hat" to fit around each child's head. Did you know that the first pair of Tape to secure. Draw or cut out pictureschopsticks was a simple pair of sticks? of different animals Make your own by breaking off the and objects like a sun, same length sticks measuring about 8 stars, a turtle, fish, spi- inches long. Peel off bark very care- der, etc. and paste all fully. Sand the sticks smooth using around the hat. It's sandpaper and if you want, you canByline... story time! Get inspi- sand or make the ends into dull points. This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- ration by reading A To use: nerpages were written by Pam Russo Story, A Story: An Af- 1. Rest the upper half of Attleboro, MA. Illustrations by Julie rican Tale by Gail E. Healy (Atheneum, of one stick between Sorensen of Danville, NH. ft 1970) as well as other great Africanyour thumb and fore- folktales.etre finger on your right or 34 Activity Ideas left hand. Hold the lower half of the stick The minimum number of Activity tvsosowv Ideas in this issue is 34. ft

4JANUARY 2003 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper FEBRUARY IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Graph the numberMix 3 Tbsp. of bak-Put a white hard-Research what kinds AFebruary is Dental Health Month. In-of teeth each per-ing soda and 1 Tbsp. boiled egg in a bowlof animals have teeth O- vite a dental hygien-son in the programof salt together forfor30minutes.similar to ours. Why 6W ist to your programhas. Find out whyan old-fashionedBrush with old fash-do we have different .4 to discuss properthe numbers may ortoothpowder. Corn-Toned and presentshaped and sized

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O 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com JANUARY 2003 5 ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper " 39 after-school advocates: the YMCA of thePassage of Proposition 49 Washington Notes USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4- by Charles Pekow H, Junior Achievement, and the"Exciting & Scary" Charles Pekow is the WashingtonAfterschool Alliance. It is committed to To gain a little more understanding of O correspondent for SAN. This report is helping provide children with high-qual- what this all means, SAN spoke with written exclusively for SAN readers. ity, affordable after-school programs withDarci Smith, Executive Director of the safe, fun and educational activities. California School-Age Consortium Funding Stalls This donation to B&GCA comes on (CalSAC). Don't count on any funding increases the heels of a recent 21st Century Dept. from Washington, at least in the shortof Justice $240 million federal appro- term. The outgoing Congress approved apriation to be granted over the next three [Those] people who have spending bill keeping all federal childyears to B&GCA to increase the number already been working in care programs funded at last year's levelsof programs to 4,000 nationally. 6re through Jan. 11. The new Congress con- after-school care for so venes Jan. 7 and is likely to extend tem- many years beforeit porary funding, at least for a while intoCalifornia's Prop started getting "star" the second quarter of FY 03. The Senate Appropriations Commit-49 Funding ASP attention need to be put tee had approved a $90 million increase in leadership positions. for 21st Century Community Learning Passes Centers for this year. But Republicans Smith explained that CalSAC sup- will take over the committee and aren'tWhat Does It Really Mean? On November 5, voters in California ported Proposition 49 and stayed in com- bound by the vote of the previous Demo- munication with Schwarzenegger's ad- cratic controlled committee. passed Proposition 49 by a 55% major- ity, paving the way for funding after-visors throughout the campaign, allow- Since Congress also failed to reautho- ing for some input into how they would rize the Child Care & Development Block school programs in every public school in California beginning in 2004. like to see things proceed. While she said Grant or welfare reform in 2002, appro- that she feels the funding program is a The measureThe After School Edu- priators early in 2003 are unlikely to give great concept and the media publicity these programs significant funding in-cation and Safety Program Act of 2002, caused by Schwarzenegger's involvement O creases. die earmarks up to $550 million of the state's budget for tutoring, homework assistancehas given a major boost to after-school and enrichment activities. The measure programs, Smith cautions that they need Boys & Girls Clubs had the unqualified support of Arnoldto be "smart" about implementation of Schwarzenegger, who campaigned tire-the program. The Before & After Safe Get $2 Million lessly to get the measure passed. School Programs model already in exist- ence is good but can be improved upon. There is a "catch" to the funding. While from JCPenney approximately $440 million has beenSmith encourages looking at several pro- The JCPenney Afterschool Fund an-earmarked exclusively for after-school gram models to come up with a blend that will best serve everyone. She warns that nounced on November 6 that it will pledge programs in public schools, this money is if schools don't find the model attractive $2 million in continued support of after- contingent upon the overall health of the they won't necessarily apply for funds, school programs provided by Boys &state budget. By 2004, state revenues not thus defeating the purpose. Girls Clubs of America (B&GCA). related to education have to grow by at According to an article in Businessleast $1.5 billion before any money is Smith's other concern is utilization of Wire, the contribution will be used to allocated to after-school programming. existing "seasoned veterans" of after- school care in California. She strongly "further develop and implement a Supporters of Prop 49 are confident this recommends that the people who have B&GCA program called 'POWERwill happen, detractors are not so sure. HOUR." The program helps club mem- Assuming all goes well and the funds already been working in after-school care for so many years before it started getting bers complete homework assignments, become available in 2004, every elemen- "star" attention need to be put in leader- receive tutoring and participate in "edu- tary and middle school program in Cali- ship positions. cationally beneficial, fun activities." Thefornia will be eligible to receive $50,000 "It's an exciting and scary time," Smith fund also supports the Goals for Gradua- (elementary) to $75,000 (middle) for af- said. "A lot of thought needs to go into tion initiative, which provides an age- ter-school programs. Left over funds will appropriate curriculum for Club staff tobe funneled back into the original Before what will happen next and how this will use in helping children learn how to set & After Safe Schools Program already in all roll over into the new programs." long-term and short-term academic goals. existence, which provides free after- Smith wants to be able to look back 10 years down the road and see the positive The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is aschool programs to those schools with a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization con-40% population of children who qualify results of Proposition 49. ecio tributing financial support to five leadingfor the free or reduced lunch program.

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The activities for each month arebook orders: Books ordered via college Youth Credentials... written by different people and they are bookstores in other countries to be used (Continued from page 2) given guidelines on how to handle holi-as classroom texts will still be avail- year-long investigation which has in-day celebrations, especially those withable. This new policy also does not cluded interviews and meetings withreligious connections. We prefer toaffect shipments to APO or FPO U.S. policy makers, economists, educators, downplay religious holidays at the riskmilitary overseas addresses. practitioners, advocates and funders from across the country. We are also investi- of offending any reader, but do offer This concerns book orders only. gating the benefits of the professionalour writers some latitude in how theyNewsletter subscriptions to Canadian development and compensation modelpresent holidays. This year, the Octo-and foreign addresses will not be af- used in the extremely successful Military ber issue included Diwali, Ramadanfected. Child Care Program. The plan will iden- and Hanukkah, and our November is- We regret any inconvenience this tify the work that needs to be done andsue included Christmas and Kwanzaa.may cause our international customers. make recommendations for state and It is not our intention to slight anyFor Canadian customers,Monarch national action. 0% celebration and we strive to be both Booksdistributes a number of the books The National Institute on Out-of-School respectful and culturally sensitive. Ev-available in our catalog. To contact Time, part of Wellesley College's Centers ery year will be different. Some yearsMonarch call 800-404-7404. For Aus- for Women, contributes an article to SANthere will be more emphasis on a par-tralian customers we recommendThe every other month. ticular holiday and other years less. coo Book Garden.Access their website at (See "NSACA Journal" in theResources www.thebookgarden.com.au. efln section on back page for more on this subject.) International Book SAC CONFERENCES Shipments End MINNESOTA Feb. 7-8, 2003 Bully Prevention... 16th Annual MNSACA Conference, St. Paul (Continued from page 3) School-Age NOTES has decided toContact: Shannon Pfarr-Thompson, that this school is a place that cares suspend fulfilling all international book651-290-6277, www.mnsaca.org orders to individuals and groups for the about them and is a place that they can NSACA CONFMENU Feb. 27-Mar 1, 2003 care about. We also hear from parentsforseeable future. We've had to make15th Aniival Conference, Salt Lake City, UT this regrettable decision due to con-Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, that the Bayview culture has traveled 800-606-0061 home, children are using the languagetinuing changes in shipping and postal and expecting the behavior beyond theregulations and the unpredictability ofMASSACHUSETTS March 29, 2003 delivery. Several international ship-MSAC 6th Annual Conference, Marlborough school grounds, thus completing the Contact: Shani Fletcher, 617-522-9563 circle of influence and contributing to a ments have been lost recently and there safer world for all our kids. die is no way to trace a shipment throughWISCONSIN April 4-5, 2003 international postal authorities. WISACA Conference, Waukesha Christine Hibbert is the Community Pro- Contact: Stacy Randall, 608-758-8721 grams Coordinator for Bayview Elemen- There are two exceptions to this for tary School and former Executive Director Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! of the Jericho Kids' Club After-School Pro- 1 gram in Vancouver, British Columbia. You may contact her for more information about C.C@ridOaD their program at chibbert@ vsb.bc.ca. SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-279-0700

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" Volume XXIII #6 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals February 2003 NOTES ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Hiring & Training Summer Staff INSIDE by Rich Scofield Restorative Justice 3 Hiring staff for school-age programsperson who can make on-the-spot deci- March Activities 4-5 is always a challenge and it is no differ-sions based on a body of specialized ent for summer programs. It is a bal-knowledge. "On-the-spot decision mak- More After-School Org..6 ance. While you look for staff who haveing" includes using common sense. But the energy and enthusiasm to work withyoung staff often have not developed Faith-Based Initiatives...6 children and youth all day long, youthis yet. Letting the kids jump and roll must also find staff who have the matu-around in the bushes on a trail hike may Intl. After-School News ..7 rity to be responsible for children par-seem like fun for the kids but it isn't fun ticularly when out in the communityfor the ecosystem and is not fun if itStaff & Emotional and staff who may bring special skillsresults in poison ivy. New staff might and knowledge to the program. not recognize that letting kids sit on a Intelligence railing with a 10 foot drop behind them A professional development program is dangerous. for after-school educators at Wellesley One definition of professional The job interview helps determine ifCollege, calledThe Bringing Your- is a person who can makeapplicants have common sense and canself to Work Project,provides an Oon-the-spot decisions basedbe flexible, adaptable, and creative. Ask empirical foundation for the relevance "what if and "how would you handle"of emotional intelligence and relational on a body of specializedquestions. What would you do if you knowledge. were in a gym with 10 children and one chair or one cardboard box? Obviously "The social and emotional One program director recommendsif they say line all the kids up againstclimateofa program that staff be able to change and bethe wall and wait (as one intervieweecontributes to the degree to flexible for a longer day. They need todid), the interview might as well be over. which kids feel interested, be a more laid-back type of person. (Continued on page 2) Often literally laid-back, they need to safe, and respected as well be comfortable laying on their backs Report on Summer Careas able to concentrate and just looking at the clouds with the chil- learn..." dren. High energy people are apt to The Urban Institute released a re- burn out in full-day care. Summer pro- port last year based on a survey of grams need individuals who can pace families with school-aged children psychology at work. The project, lead and sustain themselves for the whole and the types of summer care ar- by Michelle Seligson, a pioneer in the day. rangements they made for their chil- after-school movement, "focuses on It is important for staff "to be on the dren. Here are some key statistics: training educators in self-awareness and same page" to understand the phi- relational practices to foster positive losophy of the program and to be a team a 30% of school-aged children are social-emotional learning environments member. Getting staff "to be on the in some form of organized summer for children." This is based on same page" requires careful screening care. Goleman' s theory of "emotional lit- in the hiring process and involving staff eracy" which has five aspects: self- kol Children spend an average 22.8 awareness, the ability to handle emo- in the conceptualization and planning. hours per week in summer care. Involving current staff means they have tions, self-motivation, empathic capaci- ties, and social skills. an investment in how well the new staff 11 11% of children ages 6 to 12 In their paper, "The Relevance of do and in the success of the summer spend their summer hours alone. Self at Work: Emotional Intelligence program. (More on page 2) One definition of "professional" is a (Continued on page 2) 43 DIRECTOR'S CORNER Summer Staff... where do I park, and how many breaks Bringing Yourself... do I get. Answer their agendas first so (Continued from front page) they are comfortable and can listen to (Continued from front page) To determine how people think onyour agenda. and Staff Training in After-School Envi- their feet pose programming questions. Summer with all the outdoor timeronments," authors Seligson and "How would you structure a day?" "Ifand field trips is a time when there areMarybeth MacPhee look at the need for it's raining what would you do?" "Here more likely to be accidents, emergen-after-school programs developing a higher degree of relational interaction are some craft materials (or recyclecies, or crises. Staff have to know the between staff and children. materials), what could you do withsafety rules and procedures. them?" You want to find out if you toss "While physical safety and nutrition or Develop guidelines for the play-lie on the concrete end of the quality out an idea, are they able to build on it ground and for field trips. spectrum, the elusive area of adult-child and give you variations. or- Post a chart of emergency treatment.relationships make or break the success One good question to ask in the inter-or Post emergency numbers by theof the program, whether it is a private view and during training is "What arephone and with the mobile phone. program in a wealthy suburb or a pub- you most afraid of happening this sum- or Put together a first aid kit. licly funded program in the inner city. mer?" Answers will vary: a medicalorPost copy of treatment for insectThe social and emotional climate of a emergency; losing or forgetting a child; bites and stings. program contributes to the degree to the van breaking down; a child throw-or. Staff should know which childrenwhich kids feel interested, safe, and re- ing up in the middle of a field trip.have allergies to not only insect stings spected as well as able to concentrate and learn..." Throw these scenarios back to the staffbut also poison ivy, peanuts, pets, and Key to the success of creating a nurtur- to generate solutions. The discussionother animals. generated by these situations often pro- ing environment is the degree to which orAlways have staff on duty that arestaff are comfortable with the concept duces ideas that you would not have trained in CPR not just the director. and understand its implications. After- thought of yourself. Sharing such fearsor Provide training and workshops forschool directors can help educate staff during training helps the staff bond. staff cit) and then "[create] specific times and ac- Tracey Ballas, past-president of the tivities for reflection and sharing among National School-Age Care Alliance,' staff; lloWs the participants' f6 suggests putting two older school-agers Summer Care feel connection and disconnection in a on the interview team. When the kids structured way. In turn this embodied (Continued from front page) ask a question, does the interviewee experience establishes an internal ba- look at the children or look at the direc- The Urban Institute report distinguished rometer that can help staff in their rela- tor. 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2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 2 FEBRUARY 2003 ® Printed on Recycled Paper CONFLICT RESOLUTION Restorative Justice Restorative justice is a process which action mean? What was the meaning or challenges us to reevaluate some tradi-intent behind their behavior? They al- Restitution, Not Retributiontional ways of handling discipline.ways have a reason, and at times that by Linda Kavelin Popov These definitions may help to make thereason needs to be heard before you can In her book, The Virtues ProjectTM:distinction between traditional retribu-redirect them to a virtue they could Simple Ways to Create a Culture of Char-tion and the restorative justice approach: have used to replace helpless anger or acter, Linda Kavelin Popov looks at how Retribution:to pay back, especially toattention-seeking behavior. What vir- teachers or any adults who work with groups punish. tue could the students have called on? of school-aged children, can create an en- Reparation:to make amends, to com-Refocusing the student on the virtue is vironment in which children are encour- pensate for something lost. a non-shaming, empowering way to aged to reach within themselves to actResponsibility:to respond ably, to bestructure any disciplinary action. appropriately with one another through accountable. The Peace Zone the use of virtues. Popov defines 52 virtues Restitution:to give back something such as justice, kindness, love, caring, cour- that has been lost or taken, to restore, to Create a "Peace Zone" in your after- tesy, truthfulness, and excellence as the reimburse. school program space where children qualities that need to be encouraged in can go to focus on their conflict and get children. Restoration:to give back, to restore health and consciousness, to rebuild. it resolved. Popov suggests: Popov also looks at a discipline system Use a special mat large enough for Reconciliation:to make friendly again, based on restorative justice. The following two or more to sit in a circle and have article explaining restorative justice and to settle a quarrel, to make content. "Peace Talks." Put up a sign where the how to implement it is excerpted from her Many schools focus only on retribu- mat is located: "Peace Speaks" or book. tion, the one principle that does not "Peace Place." Teach children how to restore justice, either to the offender or the victim of an offense. solve problems by focusing on the vir- Restorative justice is a In the ideal process of restorativetue involved, with both children taking process which challengesjustice, students: turns. Put up a sign like this one: us to reevaluate some 1.Take responsibility for. what they do in order to... IPCACE traditionalwaysof2. Make restitution which results in... 4 Take turns TIRIUTUFWAr telling handling discipline. 3 .Reconciliation, which is to make your experience of what happened. friends again, which... 2: Listen iltrsiTcirthi..1r to the other True discipline happens inside out4. Restores the relationship and restores person's view. instead of outside in. Children alreadythe offender to the community. 3: Share how you 110MrSTLY felt. have goodnessthe virtues within Forgiveness alone is not enough. Jus- 4: CIRrAlriVELY find a virtue you them. It does not have to be imposed tice requires that there be some amends, each need. from without it can be awakenedfixing of the problem, with the offender 5:Use JiislriCr and F00 60'0E33 from within. Instead of using coercion taking responsibility instead of merely to decide what amends need to be made. and force, a teacher or counselor whobeing punished. In the ideal situation, el: Practice COilbliTWENT to decide expresses clear, firm expectations basedthere is also reconciliation, restoring of how to do it differently next time. on virtues will see excellent results. friendship and contentment on all sides COSGIRATIVA.AT001451 YOU 111AYr This approach builds self-esteem while with the outcome. SOA.Yri) A 11201BAAWPFACEPWAV eliminating and healing aggressive orEstablish Restorative Justice disrespectful behavior. by Listening: A First Step The purpose of virtues-based disci- In the March issue we will continue pline is restorative justice, not retribu- When a child comes to you com- plaining of an injustice, listen. Restor-this discussion by looking at Popov's tive justice. Inretributivejustice the 10 Guidelines for Establishing Clear teacher or administrator is a detectiveative justice can be in the form of a brief intervention. Boundaries, a crucial aspect of restor- asking: What was the crime? Who did ative justice. die it? How should they be punished? When a teacher or administrator [or Inrestorativejustice, the teacher orafter-school staff person] identifies the virtues needed in a disciplinary situa- Popov's book The Virtues ProjectTM, administrator is a mentor asking: Educator's Guide can be found at most tion, they are instantly helping to focus What happened? Who was hurt? (in- bookstores or ordered directly from the cluding the perpetrator) What do theythe student's awareness on meaningpublisher, Jalmar Press at 800-662-9662 need? and mastery. What did the students' or go to www.jalmarpress.com.

2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 402050P Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper FEBRUARY 20033 45 MARCH ACTIVITIES 5-Minute Plays bottles. Squeeze out paint onto paper to site side of the create a design or picture. Mixture will circle. That per- harden into a puffy shape. efib son follows suit. While chil- By the time everyone has hold of part drenlove of the yarn, a huge spider web has been putting on formed. their own plays, it is all too common for The Rainstorm several kids to get in front of an audi- Kids form a circle. sass ence and "improv" long past the pa- oe tience of the rest of the group. One wayThe leaderslowly to give kids chances to perform, butmoves around the ce S ark Attack within a more established structure, iscircle and as leader approaches a child, the child repeats through 5-minute plays. Scatter 6 to 8 hula hoops throughout Children can choose to work alone orthe leader's gesture. The first time around the circle, the leader rubs palms the play area. One child is the "lookout" in a group of 2 to 4. Each individual or and all others are shipwreck victims. group has 5 minutes to prepare a play. together. The second time around, chil- dren continue rubbing palms togetherThe victims move around the play area, Once the 5 minutes are up, the group or but may not be in or near hula hoops. individual must present the play. Theuntil leaders gets to them and then they snap fingers. In the next waves, the When the lookout yells "Shark at- group also has 5 minutes to present the tack!" the victims must "swim" to a play. group will move to clapping, slapping their legs, and stomping their feet. Thenhula hoop. The last shipwreck victim to Assuming you have a space where reach a hula hoop is captured by the they won't distract the performingthe leader will guide the group back through the motions in reverse. eRe imaginary shark. group, a second group can start prepar- There is no limit to the number of ing their play. children per hoop, but everyone must Note: Always make performance have both feet completely inside the optional; some kids simply don't feelUp Jenkins! hula hoop. The last victim becomes the comfortable in froni of a group. ft new lookout. efte Make this a fast-paced game for the most fun: Players sit around a table. "It" stands at the end of the table. "It" looks Stories Told & away and the players begin passing a coin from player to player under theCorrection from January Retold table. "It" turns around and at once calls In our January issue an activity on Children are given a category such asout "Up Jenkins!" Players must thenpage 5 in the Dental Health section is animals, numbers, colors, sizes, orbring their hands immediately to themissing a crucial piece of information. names. They can write things to fit thattop of the table as fists. Hitting theirThe activity should read as follows: category on slips of paper (only onefists on the table, the players count "1, "Put a white hard-boiled egg in a bowl item per slip). These slips can then be2, 3," and on 3 they flatten their hands with cola and let it soak for 30 minutes. used to replace objects in a story. Foron the table. The coin will be underThen brush with old-fashioned example, when reading "The Threesomeone's palm. "It" has two guessestoothpowder and then with present day Little Pigs," kids can draw a numberto find the coin. toothpaste. Which one worked better?" slip to relace "three," an adjective slip If there are more than 6-8 players, We regret the inconvenience this may to replace "little," and an animal slip tostart more than one game at different have caused. cflo replace "pigs." the new story mighttables. eRe become "The 30,000 Giant Aardvarks." (Taken from Activities for Before & After Byline... School, p. 36) This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- nerpages were written by David Whitaker of Kansas City, MO. Illustrations by Puffy Paint Julie Sorensen of Danville, NH. pro Mix equal parts flour, salt, and waterSpider Web in a bowl. Add desired amount of tem- Children sit in a circle. One person40 Activity Ideas pera paint. Pour the holds on to the end of a ball of yarn and The minimum number of Activity mixture into squeeze tosses the ball to someone on the oppo- Ideas in this issue is 40. efic © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051- 8D0-410 -8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 4FEBRUARY 2003 q 6 Printed on Recycled Paper MARCH IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Winter Texture Tub: Indoor SnowballWinter Collage: Us- Coffee Filter Snow-Newspaper Igloo: Bring in leaves, Fight:Regardless ofing materials from theflakes:Make snow-Roll newspaper into gtwigs, rocks andwhat clmate you livewinter texture tub, flakes by folding and"logs." Tape 3 logs 44 snow (if there is any) in, you can always wadmake collages out ofcutting coffee filters.together to make a tri- E-1 4to create a textureup paper to creatematerials found out-Dip in water-colorangle. Triangles can tub of the outdoors. snowballs for an in-side during winter. paints for be attached together I-. door snowball fight. ./;54,0 interesting .. ..;-" to make structures, ------0 -->-- effects. such as an igloo. 4Kids worktogether toLet each child addWith or without mu-Choose some kind ofIn a circle one tosses 74 E.., create a story. Let thewhat they wish to asic, kids take turnsblocks or other build-a soft foam ball to an- first child start withlarge piece of paper.acting as an exerciseing material. Kidsother, that one to an- E.Z, one line; the nextIn the end you have aor aerobics instructortake turns addingother and so on. Re- child adds another,group mural. and choose a move-pieces to a structure.member who throws tsetc. You can write it ment for everyoneAs you go, ask kidsto who. Following the 0down or just tell it. else to copy. what they think it is.same pattern toss ad- ° ditional balls. C.7 Mix 6 T. vinegar andLet kids take guessesPut various objects in Line bottom of pie panBuild a volcano with 1 T. salt. Drop pen-at what the tempera-a box or bag. Let kids with charcoal. Mix ifmud and dirt or with nies in the bowl. Giveture is outside. take turns reaching2 c. water, 1/2c. salt, 1/clay, concealing a can U zthem a few minutes then call the lo- into the box/bag and2 c. liquid blueing andinside. Mix baking and they will shine.cal tempera- guessing what the 1c. ammonia. Poursoda, vinegar, and red cCi Experimentwithture number to object is. --"° mixture over charcoal a pf000 other coins. find out who's and stand over- into the volcano. ,, closest. night. What happens?Watch it foam.

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Balloon Volleyball:Balloon Relay:Di-Name Balloon Pop: Balloon Stomp:TieBalloon Basketball: Divideintotwovide into teams. EachEach child puts namelong balloon to eachKids sit in a circle Zteams.Everyoneteam member bats ainside a balloon beforeplayer's ankle. Playersaround abasket. They 8must sit on the floor.balloon to keep it inblownup.Pileballoons; try to stomp balloonsbat a balloon around, 1-4 A balloon is used as athe air from a startingone person picks bahwhile protecting theirtrying to hit into the 04 ..,t volleyball; point to finish line. Ifloon, pops it and reads own. Players are elimi-basket. Make sure Pri regular rules balloon hits floor,name. That child picksnated when balloon iskids' bottoms stay on apply. "\start over. next balloon. broken. the floor. , © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com Prin ed on Recycled Paper FEBRUARY 20035 Children's Aid Society Swelling Ranks of Children's Defense Fund Bush's Faith-Based After-School Coalition of Community Foundation for Youth Initiative EnactedO When School-Age NOTES began Coalition for Community Schools (Institute The question of whether faith-based publishing in 1980, the number of or- for Educational Leadership) organizations with after-school pro- ganizations dedicated to the specific Council of Chief State School Officers grams would have access to federal needs of school-age children could be David and Lucile Packard Foundation grant money was answered in Decem- counted on one hand, and without us- DeWitt-Wallace MOST Initiative ber when President Bush issued a ing up all the fingers! DeWitt-Wallace Reader's Digest Foundation "sweeping executive order directing Twenty-two years later, there are a Finance Project federal agencies to let religious chari- multitude of organizations that have Girls, Inc. ties compete for social-service grants either been formed specifically to ad- Harvard Family Research Project and contracts." dress after-school issues or have ex- International Youth Foundation panded existing programs to include JC Penney Foundation National School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA) after-school. Whether it is out of a true The order allows for National Institute on Out-of-School Time concern for the welfare of school-age (MOST) government assistance children or simply the lure of federal National Recreation and Parks Association to religious organizations money that got some organizations in- National Network for Child Care volved, the bottom line is that more and National 4-H Program that serve the poor, more school-age children benefit as a National Child Care Information Center including after-school result. Nat'l Assoc. of Child Care Resource & Re- programs. The Harvard Family Research Project ferral Network (HRFP) published a paper on their web National Governors' Association Bush issued the order after it became site that highlights most of these orga- National League of Cities National Center on Community Education apparent that the faith-based initiative nizations. We've listed many of them he favored was being stalled in the here. We're excluding federal govern-,National Community Education Assoc. National Institute of Child Health and Hu- Senate. The Order allow's- for govern- ment agencies, although some listings man Development ment assistance to religious organiza- may be an extension of a federal agency. Nati Assoc. of Elementary School Principals tions that serve the poor, including af- These are also primarily national orga- National Council of State Legislators ter-school programs. nizationsthere would be no room to Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative Faith-based groups will be allowed print all of the state school-age care Search Institute to retain their religious identities, in- coalitions that now exist. This is not an Soros Foundation cluding the right to hire workers based exhaustive list, there may be organiza- Welfare Information Network on religion. But the order prohibits the tions we missed. The original list on YMCA of America use of federal money for worship ser- HFRP' s web site has the organizations YWCA of America vices, religious instruction or other "in- broken down under Advocacy, Fund- herently religious" activity. ing/Policy (at national and local levels)Some notable state-initiated The executive order is only a first and Research and Evaluation. Since we organizations: step. Bush still will pressure Congress believe there's plenty of cross-over in The After School Corporation (NY) to remove legal barriers that make it these areas with different organizations, Boston 2:00 to 6:00 Initiative (MA) hard for religious groups to get federal we are not separating them into catego- D.C. Agenda/Children and Youth Invest- money. ries here. And we've added a few that ment Partnership (Washington DC) While this issue will continue to weren't listed in their report. Healthy Start Program (California) arouse controversy, for religious insti- Partnership for After School Education (NY) tutions and schools who have after- PlusTime (New Hampshire) Organizations school programs, this order is quite Afterschool Alliance For more information about the reportliterally a "Godsend." Interested pro- American Youth Policy Forum from HFRP and their papers, go togramscancheckonlineat Boys and Girls Clubs of America www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/www.afterschool.gov to get details on Carnegie Foundation afterschool. applying for grants. Center for Applied Research and Educa- tional Improvement 48 Chapin Hall Center for Children Charles Stewart Mott Foundation © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-0205 6FEBRUARY 2003 1-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES

Rev. David Lochart, the coordinator International of the program said that "the most im- A Great Idea... After-School News portant aspect of this project is the fact Do you ask parents to fill out an that is is in an area that both communi- evaluation form so that you know "Making Space" Program ties can access and is offering children how they and their children feel about in England Gets Blair's who have been through a lot of experi- the after-school program? Do you Support ences as a result of the Troubles to have to beg them to return the forms so that you actually know what to In October reports from both the integrate and learn from each other." The program serves several schools improve? Here's an idea from Mel- Guardian and the Coventry Evening and provides school pick-up, home- issa Boyd from Massachusetts: Telegraph in England, funding for an work help, arts and crafts, and "I have always sent a tea bag with after-school program aimed at youth opportunties for play. surveys saying something like 'When ages 11 to 16 is gaining widespread you put your child to bed or you have support, particularly from Prime Min- a few moments to spare, make your- ister Tony Blair. RBC Group Funds self this tea, take a deep breath, relax The goal of the Kids' Club Network's Canadian Programs and enjoy the tea while you fill out "Making Space" campaign is to put The RBC Financial Group of Toronto this questionnaire that will ultimately 3,000 after-school youth clubs through- recently announced $2 million in fund- help us evaluate how we serve the out England within the next three years. ing for 54 after-school programs needs of your child. Thank you in The campaign developed as a result throughout Canada for the 2002-2003 advance for taking time to fill out of a study which showed that, much school year. The group has been pro- this survey and time to reflect on the like the United States, parents are work- viding grants for after-school programs care your child receives.' ing longer hours in England and are since 1999 and the total they've con- For the most part we receive 85% concerned that their children in sec- tributed since that time is $5 million. of the surveys back." ondary school have nothing to do when According to a report from Canada they come home from school. Seven in Newswire on October 17, Charles Do you have a great idea that helps ten parentg and teens who were sur-Coffey, the executive vice-president ydiirien your program that you would veyed indicated they felt that there was for RBC said "After-school programs like to share with our readers? Send more probability of youth getting into can give a real boost to the skills and your ideas (100 words max.) to "Great trouble because they have no place to knowledge that children gain in a for- Ideas," School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box go after school. mal classroom. These programs are 40205, Nashville TN 37204. The campaign, expected to cost 2.5 truly a third-watch bridging the gap million pounds, will create new clubs between school and home." and improve existing ones, and will be Of the 54 programs receiving grants, developed according to the wishes of 15 were first time recipients and the SAC CONFERENCES the teens who will be using them. remainder have received grants in the MINNESOTA February 7-8, 2003 past. The grants ranged from $10,000 16th Annual MNSACA Conference, St. Paul Contact: Shannon Pfarr-Thompson, Belfast After-School Club to $40,000. c 651-290-6277, www.mnsaca.org Promotes Unity NSACA CONFERENCE Feb. 27-Mar 1, 2003 An after-school program in Belfast, 15th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Northern Ireland is working to bridge ii. Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, the gap that exists between Protestant 800-606-0061 and Catholic communities with an inte- MASSACHUSETTS March 29, 2003 grated program that brings school-age MSAC 6th Annual Conference, Marlborough children from both sides of the Contact: Shani Fletcher, 617-522-9563 "Troubles" together. ILLINOIS April 4-5, 2003 As reported in an October 4 issue of ISACCN/MOST Spring Conference, Wheeling Contact: Curtis Peace, 800-649-1766, The Belfast News Letter, the St. www.isaccn.org Stephens club secured the funding, in- WISCONSIN April 4-5, 2003 cluding a grant from the New WISACA Conference, Waukesha Opportunties Fund to create the pro- Contact: Stacy Randall, 608-758-8721 gram, although it has taken four years Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! to do so. (Photo courtesy of Citicorp Family Center, Hagerstown MD) © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper FEBRUARY20037 OJ S PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 PERIODICALS February 2003 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 0

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ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES - A National Resource Organization on School-Age Care - Pioneering the Field Since 1980 Special Report INSIDE Beyo th = 21st CCLC Grants: Talking to School-Agers. .2 Securing Siistaina le After- Establishing Boundaries .3 School undin April Activities 4-5 by Charles Pekow Women's History Month .7 What to do when the grant expires?grantees were supposed to find alternate The 21't Century Community Learning sources of funds. Now that the No Child Bob Stonehill, deputy Centers program has funded about 6,800 Left Behind Act has turned the program director for academic grantees directly from the U.S. Depart-over to the states, however, the original improvement and ment of Education (ED). But the grants demonstration grantees can apply to their states for programs, Office of came with three-year time limits, leavingcontinued funding. The legislation al- Elementary & it up to the new programs to find ways to lows states to fund grantees for up to five Secondary Education keep going. years and requires matches, two factors that should aid grantees in committing to grantees with the challenges of working Interview with = ob Stonehiii the long term, Stonehill says. with schools, finding partners and get- ED hasn't done an official count but ting community support. "Another chal- O figures that most of the original fundees lenge is program quality. This is some- are still operating. "We don't know de- The focus on academics "isthing we are just now turning our atten- finitively but many grants we made in the a somewhat divisive force." tion to. We spent a lot of time in the first very first year in 1998 are still continu- few years on staff training, partnerships, ing, though not all at the level we started," From the start, the 21stetc., and not enough time on how you (says Bob Stonehill, chief of the programCentury program required actually spend those two or three hours in an interview with School-Age NOTES. with kids. What activities really turn them "A few have closed down." But most still academic components, buton? What supports learning? How do respond to email (and) still want to come [the] OESE wanted toyou embed learning in a fun way that to training. Very few said 'we have closed balance academic help with isn't just more [school] for kids? We' 11 down the program: stop bothering us.' be looking for models," Stonehill says. Sustainability was a real challenge. Itother youth development "A real challenge is developing pro- was not contemplated in the original stat-components. But re-grams for older kids (seventh to ninth ute or the original competition and three graders) where they can come and go on years of funding is not really enough to authorization has emphasizedtheir own," Stonehill says. The field is develop programs or allies or permanent academic support. struggling with programs that keep them sources of funding. It is a real challenge interested that must involve both stu- to get things running that quickly." "Sustainability is a tough issue and itdent-directed activities and time for and Stonehill, deputy director for academic assistance with homework. "We'll look improvement and demonstration pro-will be tougher as state and local rev- enues are drying up" with the sluggishclosely at how to roll that out more grams at the Office of Elementary & broadly. We're really struggling with Secondary Education (OESE), took economy, Stonehill says. Note: Programs in their second or thirdgetting older kids to come regularly." charge of the 21st Century program at its The focus on academics "is a some- birth as a $1 million program in 1997 and year of funding will continue to get their grants directly from Washington. what divisive force," Stonehill concedes. helped it grow into a $1 billion program. From the start, the 21st Century program In his 26 years at ED, Stonehill has man- ED funded 99 grantees in 1998, the first year the program received substan- required academic components, but aged research and evaluation of programs OESE wanted to balance academic help such as Comprehensive School Reformtial funding. The current billion dollar budget provides services for about 1.4with other youth development compo- and Smaller Learning Communities. million youths, Stonehill says. nents. But reauthorization has empha- The original legislation allowed grants OESE has concentrated on helping sized academic support. "There was a to last only three years, after which time 5 (Continued on page 6) voice intonations, and faces. Alone and Tips for Improving Child- "Let's Talk" together, these languages help us to Building Relationships understand and learn about the world Adult Interaction in Through Conversation and the people around us. So talking is After-School Programs important to enabling development. by Ingrid Griffee by David Alexander, NIOST The one tool all adults who work Project Associate with children and youth carry with them, Modify staff job descriptions to in- One of the most important compo-and share- willingly at all times is the clude listening to children. nents to successful child or youth lit-"gift of gab", or conversation. Every- Assign one adult a day who is free eracy development includes high qual-one can have a conversation with chil- from administrative duties so he/she is ity peer and adult relationships*. Inter- dren or youthonce you get their at- available just to listen and engage with estingly enough, most of these rela-tention. A conversation can be a pow- children. tionships are initially developed, main-erful way to engage children, in order Assign busy work tasks to older chil- tained, and elaborated by using lan-to build the positive relationships they dren in order to free staff for listening. guage, often in no more formal an occa- need, and to participate in the learning Sit down and eat snack with the kids. sion than enjoying a conversation. In processes described above. Informal Inform parents of your new focus on learning, that which comes from ordi- listening so staff won't feel pressured to nary living, is largely driven by conver- "look busy" in front of parents. The one tool all adults whosations and experiences associated with Have projects ready to go so staff can work with children andthem. Formal learning, the kind that is focus on interacting with children in- youth carry with them, and derived from training and schooling, is stead of controlling the project. usually curriculum driven. share willingly at all times Occasionally schedule staff to an Talking, inspired by the human de- is the "gift of gab," or administrative task that removes them sire to connect socially with others, from the children. Or allow staff mem- conversation. comes naturally to most individuals. bers 10 minute breaks from the chil- Many of the highest quality conversa- dren. This ,giv,es the staff, time to "re.-. other words, people generally start thetions are motivated by a genuine curi- charge" so that they're more able and development of most relationships sim-osity to know more about the other willing to appropriately engage with ply by talking! Families that own din-person. This includes discovering in- the children. ing tables and use them twice a day toteresting things about the other's life Remind the staff that time always gather, chat, and eat their meals gener-experiences, their hopes for the future, flies faster when we "forget ourselves." ally have higher rates of literacy devel-their culture, and their interests. What Quit looking at the clock and engage opment than those who eat their mealsbetter way than by having a conversa- with the children. in front of a television and rarely talk*. tion to get to know the children and Excerpted from Listening to Children in Language is the "currency" of socialyouth who attend your program, give School-Age Care Programs by Ingrid exchange, essentially enabling admis-them opportunities to know you, and Griffee of Salt Lake City, UT. sion into one's culture, the world ofenable their literacy development at the information, long-lived friendships,same time. dle supportive groups, communities, andReferences: * Lynn, Leon (1997) "Language rich home interesting ways of thinking. Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues We all learn and perfect our use of and school environments are key to reading success", Source: www.edletter.org/past/ Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES language by listening, talking, readingissues/1997/ja/language.shtml P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 and writing about things of interest. Reese, Elaine (1995) "Predicting 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 (FAX) 615-279-0800 Listening, like reading, is one of thechildren's literacy from mother-child con- ways of gathering information. Talk- versations". Cognitive Development, 10(3), Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield ing, the other side of the "conversationpp 381-405. ERIC Journal No. EJ512385 Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson coin", is one of the ways we share The National Institute on Out-of-School Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza information. The act of talking and Time, part of Wellesley College's Centers SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is listening has a large role in informingfor Women, contributes an article to SAN published monthly for $26.95 per year by and developing the language one uses. every other month. School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid People talk, listen, and read, not only 52 at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address the language of words, but the lan- changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box guage of body movements, gestures, 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205. © 2003School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com MARCH 2 2003 ® Printed on Recycled Paper In your daily interactions, guide children rules be automatically enforced. Students 10 Guidelines for to what you DO want them to do insteadwill only trust those rules that are con- Establishing Clear of warning them about what you DON'Tstant and consistent. So only make bot- want them to do. "Don'ts" put ideas in tom line rules you can enforce. Boundaries their heads! Communicate Rules Clearly Post Positive rules DO help. For example: the Boundaries and make sure that par- Restorative Justice - Part 2Be Considerate. Walk in the halls. ents receive a copy. Use visuals: Use by Linda Kavelin Popov Be Kind to people, feelings and things. humor. One test of effective rules is, how In our February issue we published ex- Be Respectful in action and words. easy are they to memorize? Clever say- cerpts from Popov's book, The Virtues We are Peacemakers. We use words in-ings or rhymes will help, such as, "On GuideTM, about restorative justice." Here stead of fists. time every time." "We dare to care." we continue with guidelines necessary for Have a student handbook which clearly states both the vision and the bottom line creating an environment conducive to re- The goal of correction is to storative justice. rules and consequences. One of the things needed in a discipline restore justice and to- When introducing the rules at the be- system based on Restorative Justice isrestore the child to theginning of the year, remember to keep some clear ground rules, including the them short, sweet, and positivefocused "bottom line behaviors" which will notcommunity ...not isolateon the virtues. be tolerated in your [after-school pro-the perpetrator. - After students have consulted on the gram.] Having these ground rules in place shared vision, post it in hallways and common areas. is an important way to create a safe haven. Give Specific, Relevant Conse- Have students create posters with the quencesWhen a bottom line negativevision statement. The ground rules need to behavior occurs, that is a time to bring in Ask students reminder questions, es- a consequence. Make sure that whatever pecially at the beginning of the year: be relevant to your specific consequence occurs is very specific and "When the bell rings, what do we do?" expectations...for yourchosen by the student [but] be sure it is When Students Receive Conse- fair and in proportion to the "crime."quences, Be Sure They Understand particular population, Children tend to come up with overlythe ReasonAfter a time out in the based on behaviors you seeharsh and punitive amends for them- Courtesy Corner, always call them back and the behaviors you wantselves, so be sure they are being fair toto the virtue which lapsed, "What is a themselves. Some examples of amendsfriendly, respectful way you could have to see. that are fitting and fair: gotten Mary's attention?" "What will Destruction of propertyreplacementyou do to make amends to Mary?" Be ModerateChoose a few ground of property Make Bottom Line Rules Non-Nego- rules and make them stick. There should Punchingapology and doing a service tiableGround Rules must be things be no more than three to five. Long lists for the person. that are non-negotiable so that everyone of rules are too hard to learn and memo- Dropping someone's lunch on the floor is clear that there is zero tolerance for rize. Keep your list of boundaries short giving up one's own lunch. them. Be sure to think about this before and also measurable. For example, Use Consequences Which Are Edu- you make something a rule. [Also] ex- Our School Rules cative, not Punitive: Restorative, Not plain the consequences for infringement We have zero tolerance for: RetributiveThe goal of correction is of the ground rules. Drugs and alcohol on our premises. to restore justice and to restore the child Make Your Expectations Clear-Make Damage to property. to the community or to the group, topersonal boundaries clear; make deci- Rough play, threats, harassment, weap- repair the relationship, not isolate thesions without pressure; give consent ons or anything resembling weapons. perpetrator, to build character in the longwithin boundaries; use quick, gentle, pre- Leaving school grounds without per- term, not just get rid of the problem and agreed ways to call students to attention; mission. the perpetrator. [An example might be]: acknowledge the cooperation of those Throwing rocks or any other harmful replace the "Naughty Chair" with thewho respond positively to boundaries; objects. Courtesy Corner. Focus on time out as a put regular expectations into clear bound- Be SpecificThe ground rules for yourrecovery in order to rejoin the group andaries. die [program] need to be relevant to your recover their courtesy, respect, [or] co- Popov's book The Virtues ProjectTM, specific expectations...for your particu- operation. Educator's Guide can be found at most lar population, based on behaviors youBe ConsistentAssume that children bookstores or ordered directly from the see and the behaviors you want to see. will test the limits, sometimes forget thepublisher, Jalmar Press at 800-662-9662 Be Positive. Base Rules on Virtues rules, 'or just be having a bad day. Re-or go to www.jalmarpress.com. Avoid expressing rules in the negative. gardless of the reason for the lapse, trust- worthiness demands that the bottom line © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com MARCH20033 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 53 Earth Day Gooey ecipes Tnes Earth Day is April 22. Contact a localGak This requires a little finesse but can store to get donations of brown paper be done. Staff will need to prepare the Combine 1 cup of water and 1 table- grocery bags. Let every child decorate eggs by poking pin holes in each end of spoon of Borax and set aside. Combine the bags with Earth Day messages con- the egg and gently scraping the edge of 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of glue. cerning the importance of the environ- the hole until it's big enough to slide add 1/2 cup of the water and Borax ment, recycling, etc. Return the bags to onto a thin twig-like branch. Then gen- the store to be distributed to shoppers solution to the water and glue mixture.tly blow the egg yolk out of the egg Color with a drop of food coloring if on that day. For more information visit shell and into a bowl. Save egg yolks to desired. Stir completely. www.earthdaybags.org. make a big omelet or scrambled eggs. What other Earth Day Keep intact empty egg shells in a safe activities can you do? Do aFace Paint protected place, like the egg carton. Let neighborhood litter clean- Combine 1 teaspoon of children select one or two to decorate up; set up recycling bins incornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of with paints, crayons and dyes. Caution the school or program; plant water and 1/2 teasoon of cold cream.them that the shells are fragile. OR, trees or flowers; create aAdd a drop of food coloring. Applyhave children decorate eggs first, then vegetable garden. eRs, with a cotton swab. staff take the yolk out. Find a multi-pronged tree branch and Wind Chimes erect upright using a Playdough lump of clay or a plant Gather materials that make Combine 4 cups of flour, 4 cups ofpot with dirt to hold noise when tapping together water, 2 cups of salt, 8 tablespoons ofsteady. Children deco- shells, nails, frozen juice cream of tartar, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil rate the tree by gently can lids, shapes cut from alu- and a couple of drops of food coloring sliding the decorated minum pie tins, etc. Punch 8 over low heat until the consistency of aegg shells onto differ- holes equally spaced around dough.- ft ent branchh. ft " the edge of a plastic coffee can lid. Attach a length of string to the chimeseither by tying on, gluing on, or punching a hole and threading theSpring Crafts string through. Then thread the other The Worm end of each string through the holes inWooden Spoon Bunny Pin Divide into groups of 3 or 4. Each the lid. Punch two more holes on oppo- Glue two wooden ice cream spoons group holds hands to form a worm and site sides of the lid to tie string through together at an angle so that the handlesspreads out away from other worms. in order to hang the wind chimes. ft form a V for ears. Mix together one partWorms try to tag other worms. Once glue with two parts white paint andcaught, the worm that was touched lifts paint the bunny, then sprinkle on clearup the arms while the other group Rain Sticks glitter (optional). Glue on small googlyweaves in and out. The two worms join Rain sticks made from dried eyes and a small pom porn for the nose.into one big worm and the game contin- cactus are popular in SouthGlue a safety pin to the back. Use aues until everyone is connected. ft America. The cactus thorns arepiece of tape to hold the pin in place pushed into the hollow shaft anduntil the glue dries. then it is filled with pebbles. Find a rain stick to bring to the pro- gram, then have children make their own. Poke pins into a paper towel tube Butterfly Magnet This month'sActivitiesandideas Cor- nerpages were written by Stacy Hill of and cover with pieces of tissue paper Glue two wooden craft spoons to- using a glue and water mixture. Cover Woodinville, WA. Illustrations by Julie gether in an X for the wings. Glue one Sorensen of Danville, NH. ft the bottom of the tube with tissue paper spoon over the top for the head and (use two layers of tissue to make itbody. Paint or decorate. Glue pipe sturdier) and pour rice into the tubecleaner antennae and googly eyes on. 44 Activityeas filling it about 1/3 of the way. Close off Attach a magnetic strip to the back. ft The minimum number of Activity the top with more tissue paper. ft Ideas in this issue is 44.ePa © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 e Nashville, TN 37204-0205 p800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com MARCH 4 2003 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Spot the first... Spring Clean... Make windsocks byWrap rubber bandsHave a field day in Have kids recordHave a day of pick-decorating 12"x18"around hardboiledwhich kids compete when they find theing up trash aroundpaper. Glue crepeeggs or cover theminrelayraces, first signs of spring:the program space streamers along onewith paper reinforce-kickball games, rope azalea or dogwoodinside and out. side. Roll into a tubements before dyeingjumping, anything to blooms, robin red- and staple. Punch twothem. Use toilet pa-burn off energy af- breast, iris shoots holes in top and threadper tubes for display-ter a long winter emerging, etc. string. ing eggs. cooped up inside.

April 4 - School Li-April 7-WorldApril 10 - Encour-April 22 - Earth Day:April 29 - National brarian Day: Make aHealth Day: Kids di-age a Young WriterPut together a "cre-Puppetry Day : Make card or gift for thevide into groups andDay: Ask kids to writeation station" withdifferent kinds of school librarian inresearch the healtharticles that can beonly recycled materi-puppets. Have puppet appreciation of her/ standards of differentpublished in the pro-als like boxes, card- shows. his work. Maybe do-countries. How dogram newsletter. board tubes, plastic nate a book in theirthey compareto lids, etc. for kids to name. home? build with.

Animal Print T-shirt Foam Ball Caterpil-Animal Faces - Ev-Animal Charades -Pet Bulletin Board - Dip animal-shapedlar- Paint foam balls.eryone paint noses,Play charades and actKids bring in pictures sponges into fabricWhen dry, attach to-whiskers, stripes orout animals. Try toof their pets and post paint. Gently pressgether with a tooth-spots on their faces.use the oddest ani-on a bulletin board onto a white t-shirt. pick. Use pipe clean-Who is the most cre-mals you've everwithinformation ers for legs and an-ative? scary? heard of such as about tennae. Glue googlycute? duckbilled platypus, them. 'eyes' Komodo dragon, etc.

Make a wall calendarTo the moon! HaveTake a field trip to aHang a wall chart ofNASA announced the for April and togethereach child write alocal planetarium.the solar system withfirst 7 astronauts of determine when theshort story about tak-Ask the children todetachable planets.the modern space pro- different phases of theing a trip to the moon.remember as much asLeave in place for agram on April 9, moon will occur.How would theythey can about theday, then remove the1959. Who were What does the travel? What wouldsolar system thatplanets and have kidsthey? Who went on to new moon" theytake? Whatthey'll learn whilework together to findbecome a U.S. Sena- mean? would they find? there. where each goes. tor?

After an April shower, Start an earthwormBe a bookworm.Worm Art: DipHave a wormy snack. go outside in the yardbin in a clear plasticMake laminatedcooked spaghettiMake Dirt Cups by area of the program tocontainer with softbookmarks with col-noodles in paintlayering crushed gra- Csee if earthworms have soil. Add the wormsorful, squiggly earth-and lay on a pieceham crackers in a emerged from under-found in the soil out-worms. Read Keepingof paper. Carefullyclear plastic cup ground. Or take small side. M inibeastsEarth-lift the noodle offtopped with chocolate trowels and dig lightly worms or Squirmythe page. Try withpudding. Add a few in soil to find. Wormy Composters. thick yarn or cord.gummy worms.

Hank Aaron brokeMake baseball pen-ReadthepoemHaveasoftballHave a traditional Babe Ruth's careernants with construc-"Casey at the Bat" bypitching contest.American baseball homerun record ontion paper or fabricErnestLawrenceWho can throw thesnack hot dogs, pea- April 8, 1974. Com- scraps. Make them forThayer. Talk aboutball the farthest? nuts, pretzelseven pare these two men'sthe school or the af-what it means to be a Cracker Jacks! life stories. What kind ter-school program. good sport. of record would you like to break?

© 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-020511409.410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Primed on Recycled Paper MARCH 2003 5 Stonehill... On the other hand, the Calabasas Middle School 21" Century CCLC of (Continued from front page) "Without permanent local Santa Cruz Valley United School Dis- real philosophical difference between trict #35 in rural Arizona closed its doors funding through strong,O youth development [professionals whowhen its $185,887 a year grant expired say] that the worst you can do for these local constituencies, after- and it failed to replace the funding. school programs simply will kids is to do more academics in after- Little Rock Leaders found a bitter- school hours. But both the youth devel- sweet middle way. The Little Rock (AR) not survive." opment field and education field have School District got about $380,000 in recognized the power of the middle - Andi Fletcher annual funding for the first three years ground, Stonehill notes. "All the other and a bigger grant of about $650,000 forexclusively on state and federal fund- things aren't going to help kids if they fail three more years. "We were actually oneing, communities that are experiencing in school or drop out of school. There is of the fortunate ones," says 21° Century more common ground now." the greatest success understand that the Grant Director Clem Allen McDuffie. sustainability of after-school programs But the second grant serves four schools is primarily a local responsibility," she not served by the first grant. The sites at The agency wants to explore writes. "Without permanent local fund- the first three schools had to close for ing through strong, local constituen- further, ...the degree to whichlack of support, she says. these programs improve The district is trying to get help from cies, after-school programs simply will the city and other public and privatenot survive." academic performance. sources to keep going, "but with every- Successful urban programs in Califor- body having such budget cuts, it's gotten nia have obtained funding from city, Even with the program operated bydifficult," McDuffie says. "I speak tocounty, school district foundation and states, OESE gets to use 1% of the churches, neighborhood associations andcorporate sources. The successful long- program's budget (about $10 million) for neighborhood alert centers to bring in term formula consists of the "20 percent research, evaluation, etc. The agency community involvement. It's not as suc- rule," in which each of these five sources wants to explore further, with foundation cessful as I' d hoped," McDuffie laments. commits a fifth of necessary funds for a help, the degree to which these programsBut some middle schools are running long time. The commitment comes in the improve academic performance. It plans after-school programs with Safe Schools form of unrestricted money; not itFkind O to look at what strategies and materials money. labor or supplies, which coalitions worry help with academics and share the info. about after getting the commitments. This summer, probably in June, OESE Fletcher suggests that the formula not plans to schedule a summer institute. It21st Century and otherinclude temporary funding, such as 21st hopes to attract about 1,200 people totemporary funding sources Century grants that last only a few years. Washington, probably for two days, to Fletcher told School-Age NOTES that discuss how to make academic enrich- won't solve the school-agethe formula has worked best in urban ment fun. problem. California. Rural communities may lack supportive institutions and have to modify Struggling with Sustainability it. Sometimes rural health care districts Calls to a handful of the original three- But 21" Century and other temporaryhave taken the place of cities, she states. year grantees found that they have indeed funding sources won't solve the school- What if policy disagreements or a budget been struggling with sustainability and age problem. Armed with about $200crisis inhibits a partner from paying its have responded in various ways whenmillion in federal, state and local sup- share? "Budget crunches by one or more the grant expired. Camp Success of theport, the After School Intermediaryof the partners are always possible, and Huntsville, AL City Schools got aboutproject in California has helped de-therefore the best way of avoiding this is $836,000 a year for its first grant. Novelop local coalitions to keep school- to institutionalize and publicize the fund- problem for them when the grant ex-age projects funded. In conjunction,ing arrangements early as possible so it pired. It got another three-year $1.4 mil- Andi Fletcher, lead intermediary for becomes politically difficult for a partner lion grant from the same source, says to pull out," Fletcher responds. dlo the after- school program at the Center program director Carolyn Kelley. And for Collaborative Solutions in Sacra- Camp Success is branching out. We Charles Pekow is the Washington cor- partnered with community programs. mento, has written and twice revised inrespondent for SAN. This report was They help us out as we helped them out in two years a paper entitled Balanced & written exclusively for SAN readers. the first grant," Kelley says. Camp Suc- Diversified Funding: A Formula for cess worked with four local colleges to Long-Term Sustainability for After- provide teacher aides and mentors. It is School Programs. "While most after- 56 trying to get state money and gets helpschool programs rely heavily, if not from the city.

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of 75,000. Who was she, and why was she 10 Women Who singing there? Marian Anderson (b. 1902), Changed History who had earlier been barred from sing- O ing in Washington's Constitution Hall March isWomen's History Month. because she was Black. Provide activities that help school-age chil- 7. Who printed the first copy of the dren understand the important role women Declaration of Independence that included have played in making the world a betterthe signers' names? Mary Katherine place to live. Below are 10 questions about Goddard (1738-1816), newspaper pub- famous women and their contributions. Use lisher, had such a strong reputation in this list to stimulate conversation with the the colonies that when Congress fled to school-agers boys and girls alike. HaveBaltimore in 1776 they trusted her with pairs or groups of children research the the revolutionary task of printing their lives of each woman and explain to the rest treasonous document. of the group why she is important. Perhaps 8. Who is regarded as the greatest balle- encourage girls to research and then role SAC CONFERENCES rina born in America? Her father was the play one of these women, complete with Chief of the Osage Indians. Maria TallchiefKENTUCKY March 7-8, 2003 Annual KYCSACC Conference, Louisville period costumes. (b. 1925), gained international stardom 1. Which mother led a 125mile march Contact: Debbie McCune, 270-228-9455 as prima ballerina of the New York City of child workers all the way from the mills Ballet in a career that spanned 23 years.MASSACHUSETTS March 29, 2003 of Pennsylvania to President Theodore 9. Who is considered the mother of the MSAC 6th Annual Conference, Marlborough Roosevelt's vacation home on Long Is- Contact: Shani Fletcher, 617-522-9563 land? Mary Harris "Mother" Jones environmental movement? Rachel Carson (1907-1964), a writer and biologist,ILLINOIS April 4-5, 2003 (1830-1930). Her goal for the march was touched off a controversy about the en-ISACCN/MOST Spring Conference, Wheeling to bring the evils of child labor to thevironmental effects of pesticides withContact: Curtis Peace, 800-649-1766, attention of the president and the na- www.isaccn.org her 1962 book, The Silent Spring. tional press. 10. Daughter and granddaughter of PaiuteWISCONSIN April 4-5, 2003 2. One of the most important Union spies Indian chiefs from Nevada, she lobbiedWISACA Conference, Waukesha and scouts during the Civil War was a Contact: Stacy Randall, 608-758-8721 Congress, wrote extensively, and traveled Black woman who had escaped from sla- across country during the late 1800s lectur-CALIFORNIA April 10-12-2003 very. Harriet Tubman (1820-1913), who ing on the hardships brought upon Native21" Annual CalSAC Conference, Sacramento also led over 300 people in their escape Americans by the U.S. Government. Sa-Contact: 415-957-9775, www.calsac.org from slavery via the system of safehouses rah Winnemucca (1844-1891). Her au- known as the Underground Railroad. UTAH May 30-31, 2003 tobiography, Life Among the Piutes: TheirComprehensive Child Care Provider 3. Before the 1960s, farm workers in the Wrongs and Claims, was one of the firstConference (includes school-age), Murray U.S. were not paid even the minimum Contact: 801-747-0344 wage, and had no influential representa- books by a Native American. ft tives to fight for their rights. What Chicana For more on Women's History month go Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! labor activist played a role in changing this to www.nwhp.org. situation? Dolores Huerta (b. 1930), co-r founder of the United Farm Workers union in 1962 and served for over two decades as its vicepresident and chief lobbyist. SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-279-0700 4. Who is considered "the world's fore- most female experimental physicist?" Her Yes, sign me up for: New Subscription Renewal most famous experiment disproved what 1 year $26.951 Canada $29.95 U.S. FundsID Foreign $31.95 U.S. Funds had been thought to be a fundamental sci- 2 years $49.95 2 years $55.95 U.S. Funds 2 years $59.95 U.S. Funds entific law. ChienShiung Wu (1912 Master Card 1997) received both the National Science Payment (must be included): Check or money order VISA Medal and the internationally respected Card #: Exp. Date: Wolf prize for her scientific research. 5. Who was the last reigning monarch of / Name the Hawaiian Islands, deposed when Ameri- Program Name can business and military interests wanted to annex Hawaii to the U.S.? Queen Address Liliuokalani (1838-1917). City / State / Zip 6. Her 1939 Easter Sunday concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial drew a crowd L }J Nashville, TN 37204-0205l-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 MARCH20037 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 57 Min®FJ-M9 PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 PEE,IC1ICAL S March 2003 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 0

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ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Mathematica Report on INSIDE 21st CCLC Leads to Threat Remembering the Dream .3 of Funding Cuts May Activities 4-5 War & Other Crises 7 Slash Sought in 21ST Century Funding Children's World 7 by Charles Pekow A drastic 40 percent cut in the 21" Century Community Learning Centers Program was proposed by the administration. The program has "failed to produce results," the Department of Education (ED) said as it released a Not Every Program contracted report on the topic. So the federal budget for FY 04, which begins After School is an next October, proposes slashing funding for the after-school program from $1 billion to $600 million and redirecting the money to other education programs After...School Program "that hold more promise for improving education outcomes." by Rich Scofield, (Continued on page 6) Editor/Publisher

Reaction was swift from after-school In a call to action, the National Com- A recent question aboutresources, and 21st Century Community Learningmunity Education Association (NCEA) and best practices for after-school pro- Center advocates when President Bushstated that, "It appears that Bush is grams for 13-19 year olds that focus on announced a plan to cut 40 percent outusing the much-flawed Mathematica teachng literacy and life skills made me of the 21st CCLC budget due to a less Study as the basis for cutting the pro- revisit the issue of defining and setting than favorable report from Mathematicagram indicating that the program is a the boundaries of what I call "after- Policy Research Inc., which conductedfailure. This cut will literally kill the school programs." a study of seven programs during theirprogram as there will be only enough Within the last couple years, I've first full year of operation. 21st CCLC funding to provide the con- noticed that the term "after-school pro- tinuing years of the grants that have gram" has been used to describe very already been awarded. different concepts with the only com- "This cut will literally kill "We know the tremendous success monality being they are programs run the program [if it passes]..."this program has had. We know the after school (or during out-of-school NCEA spokespersondifference it has made in thousands of time) that serve children and youth who kid's lives. We also know that it has are still attending grade school through allowed parents to have their kids in a high school. The key finding according to the ex- My work for over 25 years has been ecutive summary of "When Schools safe and nurturing environment after with what used to be called in the 1960's Stay Open Late: the National Evalua- school." and early 70's "school-age day care," tion of the 21st-Century Community Judy Samuelson, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance points out which changed to school-age child care. Learning Centers Program" was "that In the late 1980's that changed to while 21st-Century after-school cen- that the original intent of the 21st CCLC "school-age care" to avoid alienating ters changed where and with whom program was not to improve academic scores. That focus was added after pro- middle schoolers and to avoid legal students spent some of their after-school definitions that might limit "child" to time and increased parental involve-grams had been funded and started. 12 and under. ment, they had limited influence on Samuelson said, "When the 21st CCLC I define "after-school program" or academic performance, no influence oninitiative was conceived, programs "school-age care" as accountable and feelings of safety or on the number ofwere directed to choose 4 of 13 activi- ties around which to build a program. usually regulated care of elementary "latchkey" children and some negative (Continued on page 2) influences on behavior." 59 (Continued on page 2) DIRECTOR'S CORNER

21st CCLC after-school programs, like most give us a chance to put our best foot for- Not Every Program... after-school programs around the country, ward. It would seem we were expected to (Continued from front page) do not view themselves as a substitute for change the world in the first year. C' mon offered to parents who are working or oth- the school day, but rather as an enhancement." folks, NO program is that good! What we erwise unavailable and do not want to leave "This evaulation alone should not be the have succeeded in doing over time needs to their children home alone to be faced with basis for a 40 percent budget cut to thebe recognized: kids who have better atti- the isolation and dangers of being "latch- program, especially when years of other tudes about school because they finally had key children." credible evaluations reached conclusions success in a school-sponsored activity; kids The popular, federal 21st Century Com- that directly contradict those in this study," who for the first time in their lives can dare munity Learning Centers program increased Samuelson added. to dream because they have an opportunity a thousand-fold going from $1 million in The other studies Samuelson referred to to travel beyond their neighborhood to see 1995 to $1 billion in 2002. However, there include an analysis of LA's BEST program, what life is like in other places; kids who has been a change in the focus of that a study of California's After School Learn- finally have a friend in a caring mentor; program. It originally was a program to ing and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships kids who can create something with their open up schools for broader use by their Program, and an evaluation of The Afterown hands that people actually come to communities. Today it's distinguishing School Corporation's (TASC) program. look at; shy kids who can now step out on characteristic is its emphasis on academic School-Age NOTES will continue toa stage and dance to the drums of their improvement. Now, I see people using the follow the controversy and will report inheritage; parents now coming to school term "after-school program" to mean "af- future issues the outcome of the conversa-activities who never came before; parents ter-school education." Certainly the vast tions, debates, studies, and policies as theywho are better parents because they at- majority of kids who need care after school affect 21st CCLC programs. cop tended parenting classes; families who come do not need extra education after school but together for skate nights, park nights, craft rather opportunities to meet the other three nights. Give our students time and a chance developmental needs besides cognitive ofA Voice from the Field... and the rest will follow, and is following. social, emotional, and physical develop- Success begets success, and kids that find mental growth. Glynis Hull wrote two 21st CCLC grants success in the after-school hours start find- Stretching the term "after-school pro-for Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA, ing success in the in-school hours. gram" to include 13-19- year olds for aone of which was the middle school pro- To President Bush I say, please give our program to help them with literacy and life gram (3 schools) included inthe programs a second look because they ARE skills gives yet another concept to that Mathematica study. The program is called working. Please look at more current stud- which started out as school-age day care. It The Hubs--Centers of Activity. ies that show the marvelous impact after- seems to me programs that happen after school programs are having on kids. Please school for 13-19 year olds would best be don't torpedo our programs just as they are called "teen programs." A person using an "I feel betrayed by thegaining full stride and we are seeing the accountable care model of middle school Mathematica report.It bountiful fruits of our labors with the kids. after-school care programs would have awould seem we were Please don't leave behind the kids we love." different set of resources and best practices Glynis Hull from someone thinking of literacy and life expected to change the Washington State University, Spokane skills programs for teens after school. world in the first year." For 80 years our profession has struggled with exactly which programs do we in- "We were one of the sites chosen to clude and what is our definition. It seems it a7,1®®KL,PG participate in the Mathematica study of 0 is time to once again address this issue. (Po middle schools. From the get-go participa- Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues tion was a painful, annoying process but we Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES complied as we could. When they started P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 Mathematica... the research here we were into fall of our 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 (Continued from front page) second year (2000) as they pointed out in (FAX) 615-279-0800 Improving test scores was not one of those the study. What they didn't point out was Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield what we were doing that first year. This activities.The presentation of Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson Mathematica's findings certainly leads grant was to be the opportunity to build a Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza people to believe that the focus of the 21st program for all students, where they could CCLC program was always on academic find enriching activities for all interests. SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is published monthly for $26.95 per year by But we were starting at ground zero with no achievement..." School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., Samuelson added, "...whether or not experience to build on except after-school Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid Mathematica found significant academic child care for the K-4 crowd. at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address gains among these programs is not the only Personally, I feel betrayed by the changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205. thing that determines whether they work. Mathematica report.It never really did PO Box 40205 2 APRIL 2003 2003 School-Age NOTES Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 60 ® Printed on Recycled Paper CONFLICT RESOLUTION

to use on the pole; planning a perma- Keeping His The Birmingham Pledge nent garden to go around the pole; Dream Alive I believe that every person has worth as planning for upkeep and maintenance an individual. of both the garden and pole (which will 35th Anniversary I believe that every person is entitled to be an ongoing job); planning a presen- of MLK Assassination dignity and respect, regardless of race tation ceremony, etc. Editor's Note: April 4, 2003 marks the or color. Parents and other community mem- 35th anniversary of the assassination of bers can be enlisted to help with I believe that every thought and every fundraising, digging and planting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In com- act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is garden, making the pole, and publicity. memoration, the editors at School-Age my thought or act, then it is harmful to NOTES wanted to take this opportunity me as well as to others. Go to www.peacepoles.com for more to offer ideas that after-school and sum- information or www.worldpeace.org, mer programs can do to continue build- Therefore, from this day forward I will where you can find the World Peace ing on Dr. King's vision of equal justice strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice Prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in and opportunity for all. from my thoughts and actions. virtually every language. I will discourage racial prejudice by The Birmingham Pledge others at every opportunity. Heading Off Conflict The Birmingham Pledge is an effort I will treat all people with dignity and Beyond the community service as- of the Birmingham, Alabama commu- respect; and I will strive daily to honor pects of these two projects, children nity to recognize the dignity and worth this pledge, knowing that the world will who are engaged in the projects will of every individual, and to share with be a better place because of my effort. learn more about resolving conflict in the world their commitment to elimi- their own lives. We know when chil- nate racial prejudice in the lives of all dren are involved in creating the pro- people. Many important events relatedThe Peace Pole Project gram rules they are more likely to obey to the struggle for civil rights were Another project your after-schoolthem. In the same way, once children centered in Birmingham, including theprogram can embark on is to erect aget into a project in which they are tragic bombiiieof the 16th 'Street Bap-Peace Pole. A Peace Pole is a monu-encouraging and teaching others about tist Church where four young African-ment that displays the message "Mayeliminating prejudice or promoting American girls were killed. That church Peace Prevail on Earth" on each of itspeace, they'll be more likely to mani- still stands in the heart of Birminghamfour or six sidesusually in differentfest these principles in their own lives. where across the street the Birming- languages. There are more than 200,000Children take pledges and promises as ham Civil Rights Institute offers at-Peace Poles in 180 countries all oversolemn commitments. Just as they ex- tendees an excellent and moving his- the world. Usually a Peace Pole is 8 ft. pect others to fulfill their pledges and torical account of the Civil Rights move- tall and is handcrafted. It is often sunkkeep their promises, they also expect it ment and human rights issues that still in the ground in a courtyard or gardenof themselves. affect a large part of the world. it typically marks a place that is dedi- The pledge is a personal daily com-cated to peace. mitment to remove prejudice from our To make this an inspiring and educa- Being a "Helper" own lives, as well as the lives of others,tional project, take some time to plan a In this time of national debate over and to treat all people with respect. permanent peace pole spot somewhereyet another war, these particular projects Many classrooms or entire schoolsin the communityeither somewherecan also help school-agers feel that around the world have signed the pledgeon the school grounds, the programthey are doing something tangible and and have pledge drives in which theygrounds, in a nearby community parkpositive that will ultimately benefit us endeavor to collect pledges from class- or garden spot. Enlist the help of par- all. When Fred Rogers (see page 7) was mates, family members, neighbors andents, teachers, principles and other com- asked what we should say to children others. After-school programs can em-munity members. This project will takewhen something scary happens on the bark on a similar program. As a service some time to plan and carry out so keep news, he said his mother would tell him project your program can set a goal ofchildren's enthusiasm high with theto "Look for the helpers. You will al- so many pledges collected from school- tasks they are responsible for research-ways find people who are helping." mates and teachers by a certain date. ing and carrying out. This might in- The Birmingham Pledge and Peace Pole Go to www.birminghampledge.orgclude learning the phrase "May Peaceprojects are just two ways that school- for complete information on the pledge Prevail on Earth" in different languages; agers can be empowered to be "help- and how to sign it online. making a decision on which languagesers." coo 1-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-0205 APRIL20033 ®Primed an Recycled Paper MAY ACTIVITIES

'Fiesta! shape or some other fun shape. Let thesongs in Spanish that they can teach the piñata dry completely then break the May 5 is Cinco de Mayo and Mexi- other children. Some song suggestions balloon; the piñata should retain itsinclude De Colores,(for singing), and can-American communities enjoy a dayshape. Fill the piñata with candy and O of celebrations. While often consid- Las Olas, La Cucaracha and La Raspa small toys and cover the opening with ered the Mexican Independence Day, for dancing. dvp tissue paper. Hang in the center of the this day is actually to commemorate A good source for music is the CD, room and let the breaking of the piñataUniverse of Song in Spanish and English. the defeat of the French army in the be the culminating fiesta activity. Available from School-Age NOTES for town of Puebla, Mexico in 1862. Mexi- 4.) There will be lots of music and$15.95 ($13.95 for subscribers) plus $4.95 can-American communities celebratedancing at your fiesta, so make these shipping/handling. the day to focus on Mexican pride and ribbon dance streamers to liven up the culture. dances: Mother's Day Plan a Cinco de Mayo party for your Glue strips of red, green and white program. First, invite someone from Here are some interesting Mother's ribbon around a paper towel roll tube, the community or a parent in the pro- Day gifts using plastic laundry scoops: either diagonally or horizontally. Punch gram to come in and share ways of9 holes in the bottom of the tube with aScoop of Hugs & Kisses celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Ask for hole punch. Cut three strips each of the Fill the laundry scoop with candy their help in making this an authentic red, green and white ribbon into 46 inchhugs and kisses or chocolate kisses. celebration. Then divide the children lengths. Tie a knot in the top of eachCut a large piece of plastic wrap. Set the into teams to plan different parts of the ribbon. Thread the ribbon through thescoop in the middle of the wrap and party. hole so that the knot is on the inside offold the wrap over the tube. so the two ends When dancing, wave the ribbonmeet at the scoop streamers about for a colorful effect. handle. Pull the plastic wrap tightly Food around the scoop Another team of and gather around children will come the handle. Tie a ribbon around the up with a menu of handle to hold the wrap in place. Tie on delicious foods to eat. Encourage this a note that expresses your feelings for team to look beyond the typical "tex-your mom. Decorations mex" types of food we're all familiar with. Provide them with Mexican cook- Photo Magnet One team will make decorations for books to offer more authentic fare. This Take instant photos of each child. the room: is where a parent of Mexican heritageTrim the photo to fit inside the laundry 1.) Using red, green and white stripsmay come in handy. Since Puebla, scoop and glue the photo into the scoop. of paper make paper chains to hang Mexico is the site of the victory beingThe top of the photo should be on the about the room or use crepe paper for celebrated, look at one of the famousside with the handle, in a vertical posi- streamers. dishes from that town called moletion. Tie a ribbon around the scoop 2.) Make tissue paper flowers. Layer poblano de guajolote. Find out whathandle. Attach a magnet strip to the multi-colored squares of tissue paper- this is and try to find a way to make itback for hanging on the refrigerator. about 3 to 5 layers per flower. Fan fold and serve it. Add other decorations to the scoop if the paper and then bind together with a This team can also give the otheryou want. ft twist tie or piece of pipe cleaner. Care- children lessons in making corn torti- fully open the flower by pulling the llas using cornmeal, water and a tortilla different layers of paper upward or Byline... press, or even getting more authentic downward to separate the layers. This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- and grinding corn with the metate and 3.) Make a piñata for a decoration but nerpages were written by June Elsbury molino de mano. also for part of the celebration. An easy of Goose Creek SC. Illustrations by piñata is to blow up a balloon thenMusic Julie Sorensen of Danville, NH. dID cover it with papier-mdché material The third team of children can re- (liquid starch works well) along withsearch Mexican music and come up42 Activity Ideas crepe paper streamers. Children canwith several traditional songs for danc- The minimum number of Activity ing. Have this team find popular folk shape the papier-mdché into an animal Ideas in this issue is 42. ere

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© 2003 School-Age NOTES PO.Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.eum Prin ed on Recycled Paper APRIL 2003 5 3 Slash Sought... million for gang prevention and treat- million a year, to $2.917 billion in FYs 04 ment, $15.965 million for mentoring,through 08. It also increases the discre- (Continued from front page) $46.5 million for local delinquency pre- tionary part to $2.3 billion in FY 04, $2.5 O Other appropriations vention programs and $5.5 million forbillion in FY 05, $2.7 billion in FY 06, Citing the same lack of results, ED the Safe Schools Initiative. $2.9 billion in FY 07 and $3.1 billion in Finally, $1.497 million goes for Law FY 08. proposes to cut Safe & Drug-Free Schools Enforcement Family Support Programs, The bill would also require states to State Grants by $50 million to $422 mil- lion next year. police departments can use for servicesadd a few items to their CCDBG plans. When President George W. Bush fi-such as providing school-age care forFirst, they would have to show how they nally signed the FY 03 omnibus appro- officers' families under stress. Congresswork with resource & referral agencies priations bill with final spending figures is de-emphasizing the program, which in and other organizations to provide infor- for the current year in late February, it previous years got close to $5 million. mation to parents about provider choice included $1 billion, the same as the pre- And the Treasury Department will be and availability, best child care practices, vious year for the 215t Century grants.providing $13 million to local govern-and sources of child care and other assis- ments competitively through grants, con- tance they may be eligible for. Conferees did not include a $90 million tracts or cooperative agreements for Gang Second, states would have to outline increase that a Senate appropriations bill included. They also dropped a non-bind- Resistance Education & Training. Grant-how they will improve the quality of ing Senate proposal saying that after- ees can send police into school-age pro- programs for low-income families. school programs should be funded at thegrams to steer youth away from trouble. States would have to use at least six highest possible level. The Corporation for National & Com-percent of their discretionary funds on And at the Administration for Children munity Service this year gets $275 mil-quality activities. ft & Families (ACF), the Child Care &lion for National Service Trust grants, Charles Pekow is the Washington corre- including $5 million for national service spondent for SAN. This report was written Development Block Grant (CCDBG) gets exclusively for SAN readers. $2.7 billion this year in mandatory funds scholarships for high school students and $2.1 billion in discretionary funds.doing community service. School- and As usual, $19.12 million gets earmarkedcommunity-based service-learning pro- grams can use up to $43 million. Many O for school-age care and resource & refer- NYC Child Care ral, with $1 million of that for the Childgrants involve volunteers in school-age programs. Care Aware toll free hotline. States must Workers Strike reserve $272.672 million for quality & Next year, the proposed budget would To call attention to the ongoing plight improvement activities. But $100 mil-give CNCS a big spending increase, butof underpaid, overworked day care staff, lion of it is earmarked for infant & tod-the administration wants to move thethe unionized child care workers of dler care, leaving that much less foremphasis from school-age care to home-New York City staged a one-day strike school-age providers. ACF will reserve land security. The FY 04 budget requests on Feburary 12. $10 million for research, demonstration a 20 percent increase overall for CNCS to Staff and directors at 358 city-funded and evaluation. Meanwhile, the Social $962 million. The request would sponsor child care centers walked off the job to 75,000 AmeriCorps members. It would Services Block Grant gets $1.7 billion. press workers' demand for a raise. The FY 03 appropriations year givesearmark $313 million for service oppor- District Council 1707 and the Coun- tunities plus $212 million for Senior Corps the Department of Justice $80 million for cil of School Supervisors and Adminis- to recruit 585,000 senior citizens to work Boys & Girls Clubs working with police. trators, which represent the workers, Grantees can use the funds to pay for with youth and other activities. are demanding a 4 percent annual raise indemnification insurance for police. The which is comparable to what other program survived a Republican attemptHouse Passes Welfare Reform muncipal workers have received in re- to cut $10 million. Appropriations didn't constitute thecent contracts. Child care staff and ad- And $200 million is available underonly unfinished business from the lastministrators have been without a con- Public Safety & Community PolicingCongress that this one is attending to.tract for two years. Grants to hire law enforcement officers, The House passed the same welfare re- No word yet on whether the one-day including school resource officers who form plan it approved last year that neverstrike generated any positive results. can safeguard school-age programs. took final form, the Personal Responsi-Parents appeared supportive of the School-age programs still may be eli-bility, Work, and Family Promotion Actstrike, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg gible to share in some juvenile justice of 2003 (H.R. 4) called the 4 percent increase demand, funding for states, including $11.974 The bill would increase entitlement"Just not a realistic possibility." ire spending for CCDBG by about $200 © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Na'shville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 6APRIL 2003 ® Printed on Recycled Paper ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES War & Other the National Guard who either haveLoss of an been or will possibly be deployed to an Crises overseas assignment. This will createImportant Whether its dealing with the tragedyeven more anxiety for the children inChild of the space shuttle explosion or the the family and they will be sensitive to impending war with Iraq and uncer-criticism of what their relatives areAdvocate tainty over North Korea, school-agedoing in service to the country. Acknowledgement of their concerns School-Age NOTES joins children's children are facing an inordinate amount advocates and families in mourning the of crises. We offer here some basic for their loved ones' safety will be more helpful than expounding on the evils ofloss of Fred Rogers, who died of stom- guidelines for helping children cope ach cancer on February 27. Mr. Rogers with stressful world events. Some ofwar. (See page 8 for websites that offer more on helping children cope.) die brought kindness, gentleness and a what follows originally appeared in our sense of safety to millions of children November 2001 issue, which we refer through his 30 year long PBS program you to for more complete information. LATE BREAKING NEWS Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. School-Agers & Trauma Children's World In an article titled "Attack on "Play is often talked about as if it America: Helping Your Kids Under-Bought by were a relief from serious learning. stand the Unthinkable," authors Laura But for children play is serious learn- Davis and Janis Keyser remind us toKnowledge Learning ing. Play is really the work of child- listen to children. "Listen to your chil- ARAMARK Educational Resources hood." Fred Rogers dren with your eyes and ears...watch(AER) a division of ARAMARK is be- for changes in behavior: withdrawing, ing sold to Knowledge Learning Corpo- News of Mr. Rogers' passing reached fighting, crying, clinging, listlessness, ration (KLC). A definitive agreement to the National School-Age Care Alli- testing.... Try to make yourself avail- sell was signed March 4, 2003. AER is in ance conference in Salt Lake City. able at their chosen time. They may not28 states and is comprised of the more Within a generation Mr. Rogers be able to access that feeling again well-known Children's World (infant/tod-changed our ideas of neighborhood. later, when you are free. Listen for adler/preschool community child care cen- Similarly the last 25 years in school- ters most having school-age programs), long time before you offer your opin- age care has become the new neighbor- before- and after-school programs based ions or ideas." Ask open ended ques- hood after school for millions of chil- at school sites known as Medallion School tions like "What else are you feeling?" dren. dcre Partnerships, and on-site or near-site cor- "How do you think those people feel?"porate child care centers called Work/ SAC CONFERENCES or "How do you feel about that?" Life Partnerships. KLC is a leading pro- "Six to twelve-year olds are more CALIFORNIA April 10-12-2003 vider of early childhood education pro-2151 Annual Ca1SAC Conference, Sacramento able [than preschoolers] to understandgrams and services operating under sev-Contact: 415-957-9775, www.calsac.org events outside their direct experience. eral names, including Children's Discov- OREGON April 12, 2003 They are able to read, so protecting ery Center, Knowledge Beginnings andOR S-A Coalition Conference,West Linn them from information about the events Magic Years. Contact: Robin Lloyd, 503-620-5680 is unlikely. They can comprehend ideas The combined company, called Knowl- UTAH May 30-31, 2003 like hijacking, yet it is a stretch for edge Learning Corporation (KLC) willComprehensive Child Care Provider them to think about people who are become one of the largest providers ofConference, Murray willing to die for their beliefs. This is an early childhood educational programs andContact: 801-747-0344 age where it is important to listen to services in the nation. When combinedMISSOURI Oct. 17-19, 2003 children's ideas. They may understandwith over 300 centers that KLC has, theMOSAC210th Annual Conference, Kansas City some pieces of the story very clearly new KLC will offer working parents overContact: Debbie Ervay, 816-415-6789, dervay @liberty.k12.mo.us and be totally confused about others." 800 community child care centers, 100 on-site or near-site corporate child careCALIFORNIA Nov. 6-8, 2003 Military Families centers, and over 500 before- and after-National Middle School Conference, San Diego There are many conflicting opinions school programs. Once the sale is com-Contact: Ca1SAC, 415-957-9775,www.calsac.org and debates about the advisability ofplete, Thomas Heymann, formerly presi-NSACA CONFERENCE February 26-28, 2004 war with Iraq. But after-school staffdent of The Disney Store, Inc., will be-16th Annual Conference, Tampa FL need to remember to keep their opin- Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, come the new chief executive officer of800-606-0061 ions to themselves. Many families will the combined company. Go to have loved ones in the military or with www.knowledgelearning.com for more. Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper 65 APRIL20037 0 S (< PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 PERIODICALS April 2003 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 0

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Coping Resources children real insights into how childrenNCCE & After- in other parts of the world have to live. What Happened to the World? Help- NetAid is a nonprofit organization ing Children Cope in Turbulent Times School committed to ending extreme poverty The National Center for Commu- is a document designed to help adults around the world. The group has devel- peer into the minds of children and nity Education's (NCCE) Southeast- oped a game called NetAid World Class,ern Regional Advisory Committee and understand their fears, their grief, andwhich endeavors to inspire life-long their struggles to understand why SERVE are offering a Linkages to activism in issues of global poverty. Learning Leadership Insititute which frightening world events take place. Through role play, NetAid World Go to www.brighthorizon.com for this offers information and ideas on im- Class teaches students ages 8-12 howproving student learning in after- and other information on how to talk tohardship can keep children living in children about crises. school programs. poverty-stricken areas out of school. It The seminar will be held April 29- Another resource for talking to chil-is based on information and real life dren about war and crises is located at May 1, 2003 in Atlanta. For more circumstances from Tamil Nadu, In- informaton contact Catherine Scott- www.AboutOurKids.org. dia. Also go to the Parents Resource Page Little at 800-755-3277 or Anita Burns The game has been tested in a num-at 404-752-6347. et at www.childrensdefense.org for more ber of after-school programs. articles on talking to children about NetAid is currently piloting the game violence and war. die and plans to distribute it nationally. ForMI Resources more information or to find out how Zephyr Press has resources on ac- Helping Resource your program can participate go totivities that are based on the multiple O In additon to the projects mentionedwww.netaid.com. dsro intelligences and brain compatible on page 3 that can let children be learning approaches. Call 800 -232- "helpers" in society is this interesting 66 2187 for a catalog or go to website A-signed to give school-age www.zephyrpress.com. efse Volume XXIII #9 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals May 2003

ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Engaging Older Volunteers in INSIDE After-School Programs NY SAC Credential 2 Children's Fears 3 by Richard P. Adler, Senior Adviser, Civic Ventures June Activities 4-5 Editor's Note: Civic Ventures is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to Raise Revenues 6 increase the involvement of older adults in community service. In 2001, the organiza- tion received a grant from the Charles Deja Vu? Stewart Mott Foundation to explore ways War...Center Stage of increasing the participation of older vol- unteers in after-school programs. The fol- Editor's Note: What follows is a (SAN) lowing article summarizes the results of editorial which was written by Bonnie this project. Johnson in November 1990 as the United years and is about to double again States was on the verge of the Gulf War, Introduction from 35 million to 70 millionas the which erupted in January, 1991. Twelve In Boston, a group of older volunteersBaby Boomers reach retirement. years later, the issues remain the same. work with 2"d and 3rd grade students to Many older adults are already volun- "School-age programs are rampant help them improve their reading skills teering. A national survey conducted in with conflicts, many of which escalate during the after-school hours. In Kan- 1999 by the Independent Sector foundto the point of violence. Veteran child sas City, senior volunteers fill a varietythat nearly half of all Americans age 55care workers have taught school-agers of roles in both before- and after-schooland over volunteered at least once inthe ways and means for keeping peace programs for elementary students. Inthe past year. They volunteered for anand settling conflicts without physical San Francisco, senior volunteers areaverage of more than 3 hours per week, harm. We have also worked toward providing tutoring and homework helpwith those aged 65 to 74 contributinghelping children cope with their fears at seven elementary and middle schools.the most time (3.6 hours per week).of nuclear world destruction. And at an inner-city elementary schoolLast year, 27.5 million older Ameri- "[So] what are we telling school- in Washington, DC, a group of retiredcans provided a total of 7.5 billion agers about our role in the Middle East? men are serving as mentors for 5th andhours in volunteer time. When they see the tanks rolling by and 6th grade boys. The survey also suggests that thethe armed forces in camouflage uni- These activities are all part of theparticipation of seniors in volunteering forms and the parents leaving their small Experience Corps, a national programcould be expanded substantially. Olderchildren to "protect" the United States, that recruits older adults to serve asadults (like people of all ages) are muchwhat do they feel? How do we talk to tutors and mentors for at-risk children. more likely to volunteer if they arethem about peace now? These are dif- They illustrate just a few of the waysasked to do so. Just 17% of seniors ficult questions to answer. that older volunteers are helping to en-whonot were directly asked to volun- "We struggle to make some sense. hance and extend the value of after-teer did volunteer on their own. AmongBut the questions continue: What are school programs all across the country.those who were asked, however, 83% we doing in the Middle East? How do more than four times as many volun- Older Adults as a Resource we solve differences with someone who teered! is unreasonable? What do you do when The country's older population rep- someone [Iraq] picks on someone much resents a large and largely under-Benefits of Older Volunteers smaller and weaker [Kuwait]? Is it okay utilizedresource that can be mobi- Older volunteers have some charac- teristics that can make them especiallyto use force [Iraq] on someone who has lized to help address many social prob- something you want [Kuwait] and they lems. The number of people over thevaluable as volunteers. First, older age of 65 has doubled during the past 30 6 7 (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 7) DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Older Volunteers... Many of the strategies for recruitingthe SAC Credential, program accredita- younger volunteers are also appropri-tion, quality advisors, training and tech- (Continued from front page) ate for older volunteers. But under-nical assistance. adults have time to contribute. Retire-standing the psychology and the In 2000, the first class of 14 candidates ment frees up 25 hours a week for men lifestyles of older adults can be helpful was awarded the School-Age Credential: and 18 hours for women. Many Ameri- in tailoring recruitment campaigns to 36 candidates in 2001 and 54 candidates cans will spend a third or more of theirattract senior volunteers. For example, in 2002. The total graduates are currently adult lives in retirement. campaigns can focus on appealing toat 104. This program year, the NYS Second, seniors have gained muchthe motivations that many older adults School-Age Care Credential preparation courses are being offered around the state practical knowledge, and in some cases share: in 11 different locations with total enroll- wisdom, from their lifetimes of experi- A need to connect with others ment of 165 Credential candidates. ence, which they can share with young around important issues, such as chil- dren, education, and benefiting their The NYS School-Age Care Credential students. This age group may well be was developed to promote quality ser- our greatest repository of the social community. A desire to get involved for socialvices to children and families by provid- capital that many fear is drying up. ing specific standards, training, and evalu- reasonsto develop or expand a social Finally, older adults can excel as men- ation of school-age staff members and network or outlet. tors and tutors. To make a difference in providers. It is an opportunity for adults A need to feel useful and valuable young lives, the key factors are pa- working with school-age children to gain tience, taking time to listen while avoid-in the absence of a routine they used toprofessional recognition for demonstrat- ing the impulse to offer quick solu-experience in the workplace or as a ing competence in their on-the-job skills. tions, and the capacity to show up con- homemaker/mother. The SAC Credential consists of seven sistently. Older adults have a virtue A desire to make good use of thecompetency areas in fourteen functional which may be the greatest asset of latertime they have available. areas: Professionalism, Child Develop- life, that of taking things more slowly. Want to learn more about the poten-ment, Safety, Health, Out-of-School En- tial of older volunteers? The full reportvironments, Physical, Cognitive, Com- on Engaging Older Volunteers in Af-munication, Creative, Self, Social, Guid- ' ter-School Programs is available onance, Families and Program Mailage- the Civic Ventures Web site atment. www.civicventures.org/Model Elements oldervolunteers.pdf. It includes more about how the ways in which older Important elements of the model are: adults are currently participating in af- A strong partnership between the ter-school programs and practical sug- New York State School-Age Care Coa- gestions about recruiting, training andlition (NYSSACC), the New York StateOffice of Children and Family supporting older volunteers. ere Services (NYS OCFS), and Cornell Recruiting and Supporting University. (Continued on page 7) Older Volunteers Data from several surveys indicateSAC Credentialing that volunteering in after-school pro-Success in NY Subscriptions: $26.95/12issues grams should be very popular with se- Editor's Note: Our thanks to Lynn Siebert Send inquiries To:School-Age NOTES niors. A 2002 survey conducted for of the Capital District Child Care Coor- Civic Ventures found that the volun- P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 dinating Council for sharing this excit- 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 teer activity that older adults consid- ing news about the progress of the SAC (FAX) 615-279-0800 ered the most appealing was "working credentialing process in New York State. with children and youth." This was Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield confirmed by a 2001 survey conducted In September New York State exceeded Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson with AARP members in New York. 100 graduates in its School-Age Care Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza When asked to list topics that interestCredential Program. The School-Age SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is them enough to volunteer, "education/ Credential is one component of a com- published monthly for $26.95 per year by prehensive school-age child care train- School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., tutoring" was the most frequently se- Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid lected topic, picked by 29 percent of the ing initiatives in New York State de- at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address respondents. signed to enhance quality which includes changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205.

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there." Given the times it is not unusual You can ask the child directly if Children's Fears to hear a child express such fears. Sadly they are worried and/or afraid of terror- Then and Now there may be a very real basis for thisism in their own community. Even if O type of concern particularly when thethey say no, you inadvertently have ..and How to Handle Office of Homeland Security ratchetsgiven them permission to have those up the level of threat from yellow to feelings and to talk about them if they Them in SAC orange. What can this all mean to a choose. It will give you another chance by Robin D'Antona, Ed.D. child and how can they make sense ofto reassure them that they are safe and it as it relates to their own lives at home,not likely to be attacked by a terrorist. When most of us were growing up itin school and after school care? This is particularly important when talk- was fear of the boogie man thatlurked ing to the younger child who may not under the bed or the big bad wolf in the have any idea of the location of Iraq closet that has us terrified. As a StarWhen answering questions,for all they know it may be just down Wars enthusiast in the Luke Skywalkerkeep in mind the chronologicalthe street. hey-day I papered my son's bedroomand developmental age of the Explain to the children that what with official Star Wars wallpaper. From they are seeing on television is real the very first night he could not sleepchild... it is not a video, movie or a game. This because he was afraid of the image of is an ideal opportunity to help the child Chewbacca that loomed over his bed. Although here is no easy answer be-learn about compassion and empathy Noises, animals, monsters and ghosts,cause there are many factors to takeby stressing that war is horrible and getting lost, loss of parent, death, in-into consideration, there are some ba-many people not just soldiers get jury, divorce are common fears forsic things that as a school age practitio-hurt and die and that makes us all sad. elementary children. ner, you can do. Keep in touch with parents to let them Above all children need to feel safe.know what their children are saying Children need to know that the war willand thinking about their feelings. Feel The late Fred Rogers wasnot be in their own schoolyard and thatfree to suggest, particularly for parents a firm believer that we needwe adults will do all we can to protectof younger children, that they limit them because it is our job. The late Fredtheir exposure to the news and graphic to give children theRogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhoodreports of the events in the world. message that our job is tofame was a firm believer that we need take care of them. to give children the message that our job is to take care of them. Conclusion The best practical advice came from Reading Where the Wild Things Are Peggy Commito an after school direc- by M. Sendak and the Monster in MyWhat you can do in SAC tor in Massachusetts who said "When a Closet by L. Erwin are standard fare for If talk about the war bubbles up inchild asks me about terrorists, I tell most children. These stories put intoconversation let the children have the them I don't think it will happen here in words the fears and uncertainties thatopportunity to express their feelings. our after school program ... but in case children have always felt. But now Feel free to acknowledge and shareof any emergency, I have a plan." Then today instead of being worried about you feelings but not your political opin- she said she shows them her notebook monsters or boogie men, children areions. Our focus needs to be on thethat has all their names, and relevant concerned about the terrorist that may child's well being and the validation ofphone numbers that she keeps next to be just around the corner at their local their feelings. However we feel abouther cell phone. She tells them not to mall. the situation, children need to hear thatworry because their moms and dads Night after night the evening newsnot everyone in Iraq is bad. This is awill be able to come and get them if it resonates with images and stories about wonderful opportunity to thwart ste-is necessary. eilp war. Words and phrases such as terror- reotyping and to discuss tolerance. (For more resources see page 8.) ists, war, and homeland security have When answering questions, keep crept into our daily vocabulary conjur- in mind the chronological and develop- ing up feelings of uncertainty and anxi- mental age of the child so they will O ety. understand and absorb what you are One second grade child told her friendtelling them. Keep it simple and only "I am afraid of things like going to thegive them the information they are seek- mall 'cause there might be terrorists ing. 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com Mar 20033 ® Printed on Recycled Paper . 6g Flag DayFather's Day googly eyes, etc. To make your puppet June 14th is Father's Day 2003 is June talk, squeeze the sides of the ball and Flag Day. While15th. This is a great time to the mouth will open and close.efle O this holiday falls on acknowledge men who are a Saturday, you can positive figures in the lives of do activities in yourchildren today fathers, program to cel- Basic Play Clay grandfathers, uncles, broth- 2 cups flour ebrate the American Flag and learners,coaches, teachers, 1 cup salt about flags from other countries around firefighters, police officers, etc. Chil- the world. 4 teaspoons cream of tartar dren can make cards or gifts for all the2 cups water Many Americans do not realize thatmen who have contributed to their lives 2 Tablespoons oil there are rules surrounding how thein a positive way. coo flag is displayed. Have the children in a few drops food coloring (or try one your program learn about "flag eti- packet unsweetened Kool-Aidadds quette" and share this information with color and fruity scent!) their parents and neighbors. Thisway, Juggle! Mix dry ingredients together and set the flag can be celebrated by displaying June 13th is National aside. In a large pot, mix liquid ingredi- it proudly and correctly. Juggling Day. Make ents well. Add dry mixture and stir your own juggling balls well. Cook on medium high for threeor Some examples of "flag using colorful, helium- more minutes, stirring constantly until etiquette": quality balloons. Make your clay is the consistency of mashed a funnel out of the top potatoes and is very thick and hard to When displayed either horizontally stir. Remove from heat and knead clay or vertically against a wall, the union half of a plastic soda bottle. Use this to fill the balloon with rice or small pasta.on waxed paper until smooth. Store in (the blue square where the starsare When the round part of the balloon isa zip lock bag or other airtight con- located) should be uppermost and to tainer. ft the flag's own right, that is, to thefull, fold over the "neck" of the balloon and hold in place. Cut off the neck of O observer's left. When displayed ina a window, the flag should be displayedsecond balloon and stretch the round in the same way, with the union to thepart over the filled balloon securing itDog Biscuits left of the observer in the street. closed so the rice won't fall out. Using Make homemade dog biscuits for The flag should never be displayedadditional balloon pieces (use only theyour dog (or as a gift for someone round part), add several layers for with the union down, except asa signal a else's). Mix 2 cups wheat germ, 1cup of dire distress in instances of extremestronger juggling ball. Alternate bal-cornmeal, 3 cups wheat flour, 3-4 cups danger to life or property. loon placement to cover each opening.white flour, and 4 tsps. salt. Add 1egg, The flag should never touch anythingMake three balls and practice, practice, 1 pkg. yeast, 2 cups warm water, and practice! dl beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, one can condensed water, or merchandise. chicken broth.Knead When a flag is so worn it is no longer together. Roll into pret- fit to serve as a symbol ofour country,Tennis Ball Big zels or use cookie cut- it should be destroyed by burning ina ters to make shapes. dignified manner. Mouths Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. diD Ask a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout June is National Tennis Month. You troop to demonstrate to the children thecan create these adorable puppets with proper way to fold a flag after it has used tennis balls. Ask your local tennis Byline... been lowered. club to save their old balls for you to This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- To learn about flags from other coun-recycle. To make the puppet, an adultnerpages were written by Cara Gillis tries, go to the website for "Flags of should use an X-acto knife to makea of Boston, MA. Illustrations by Julie The World" at www.fotw.us. There slit in the tennis ballalmost half theSorensen of Danville, NH. ercia you can view other flags and print out circumference. This will be the puppet's black and white outlines suitable formouth. Glue on features with tacky41 Activity Ideas coloring. (570 glue or a hot glue gun. Use Styrofoam The minimum number of Activity balls, pom-poms, and feathers, yarn,Ideas in this issue is 41. d40 4MAY 2003 © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 70 ® Printed on Recycled Paper JUNE IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 5 is NationalJune 12 is the birthdayJune 18 is Interna-June 20 is Ice CreamJune 29th is Camera Gingerbread Day.of Anne Frank. Oldertional Picnic Day. GoSoda Day. Serve fro-Day. Divide kids into un Make a gingerbreadschool-agers can readto a local park for azen fruit smoothiesgroups of 3 or 4 and for snack. Have va-give each group a dis- Ahouse fit for the sum-her diary as a summerday of group games p4 mer months. Insteadreading project. Askanand roasting hot dogs.nilla ice cream and aposable camera. Have Zof a winter scene, howthem to start writing variety of fruit avail-them document their 0., o / able for children today with about a beach housetheir own diaries. f- with palm trees? -.1,40. make their own. photos.

June11isKingHave a luau! ServeMake tissue paper leisEvery luau needs hulaMake grass skirts with Kamehameha Day inrefreshments of tropi-to give parents anddancers. Hula danc-green plastic sheeting 1.Hawaii. Find out whycal fruits and juicesother visitors. Cut outing is done by mov-orgarbagebags. Wrap .7c he is important. Drawlike guava, mango,flower shapes froming gracefully andaround your waist to pictures of how youpineapple, papaya.multi-colored tissueusing your hands toget the right fit. Cut think a Hawaiian king Have samples of co-paper and thread ontotell a story. Create astrips fromthe bottom, looks. Compare to anconut and macadamialengths of , hula dance that tells aleaving a 1-inch waist- actual picture of him. nuts too. yarn. / story. band. Secure with tape. ", The second week ofVisit a potter or localUsing red clay (pur-As a service projectWith any of the clay June is National Clayartist who works withchased at craft or artmake batches of col-recipes you used, cre- Week. Each day of theclay. Or find a "paintstore) make pinchorful play dough toate Father's Day gifts 'week make a differ-your own pottery"pots and other items.donate to preschoolfor the men in the ent type of clay orplace where childrenLet creations dry out-child care centers. children's lives. Pa- Uplay dough, using re-can create their owndoors in the sun. perweights or small source books likeworks of art...... 0 forloose Mudworks. 4E4 change work well. June is National Ten- Invite a tennis instruc-If regulation tennisMake up your ownJune 20 is Venus nis Month. Plan a ten- for to visit the pro-racquets aren't avail-table tennis game us-Williams' birthday. Find out more about v) nis tournament. If agram and conduct aable, have childrening any long table. '''tennis court isn'tworkshop to learnmake racquets withMake paddles with 2her and her famous Zavailable, improvisebasic tennis skills. panty hoselegsheavy-duty papersister Serena. How Hwitha blacktop play- filstretched over bentplates taped togetherold were they when ground or gym. i144, wire coat hangers. that you can slip overthey started playing f your hand. tennis? The "Happy BirthdayHave a birthday partyTake a poll of the kidsFill a muffin tin withLearn about the Chi- and find out whichplaster of Paris. Rightnese calendar and the cn Song" was written onjust because! Serve June 28, 1859. Cancake and ice cream,month of the year hasbefore it hardens, in-Zodiac. Do the de- .et qanyone sing it in a Ian- wear funny hats, playthe most birthdays.sert a birthday candlescriptions of the signs guage other than En-pin the tail on the don-Check the internet to into each cupcake. Popfor your birth year and Ex, gglish? key. see if they can findout the plaster whenmonth fit your per- _0:000...il ,o; 4 Wail national averages ondry and use brightsonality? monthly birthdays. paints to decorate.

June 21 is "Take YourTake a pollwhat isVisitalocalanimalshel-Invite a veternarianWrap up baskets of Dog to Work Day."the most popular pet?ter and find out aboutto come to the pro-homemade dog treats cn >o Instead, have every-Who has the mostpet adoption. Can yougram to explain petto give as gifts to your -te one bring in photos ofunique pet? volunteer at the shelter,care. Find out whatown dogs or for the A (.. their dogs to post on perhaps walking theit takes to have a ca-dogs at the animal shelter. . 0the bulletin board. 11--0 dogs or helping feedreer in veterinary (::1 vi Can you guess whose them? Ordonate cans ofmedicine. ,.._...... 41-45!.. . dog food. dog is whose? U._ MI 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com MAY 2003 5 csPrin ed on Recycled Paper Ir 71 Keeping the balanced budget (except Vermont) so Attend an educational event or rally in deficit spending is not allowed. This your community. Status Quo in leaves only 2 options to states, cut spend- -+ Write a short letter to the editor about ing or raise taxes. Since some taxes fallthe importance of after-school programs. Public Services = more heavily on low income people (sales > Invite speakers to talk to groups of tax, special taxes on tobacco and liquor)providers, parents and community mem- Raising Revenue while others fall more heavily on the bers about how to preserve vital services By Joyce Shortt, Co-Director, well-to-do (graduated income tax), it is to families in your community. NIOST particularly important to consider tax If we keep in mind that there is a reason equity when raising taxes. Several states As states grapple with budget gaps that to have government and remember the have campaigns with this the goal of have grown by 50% in the first two months many public functions that we, our friends raising revenues with an eye on equality of 2003, it will be necessary to find parity family and community, take for granted, (e.g., Massachusetts, Virginia, Texas, we can say RAISE REVENUES instead across income levels as programs are cut Tennesee, Washington). and revenues raised. The National Con- of cut programs, services and jobs. coo It's worthwhile to examine how your ference of State Legislatures (NCSL) re- The National Institute on Out-of-School states spends its dollars, how much is leased a report in early February saying Time, part of Wellesley College's Centers spent on education, medicaid, human that two-thirds of the states must reduce for Women, contributes an article to SAN their budgets by a total of nearly $26 services, public safety, debt service and every other month. any other large items. Find out where billion between now and June 30. This is revenue comes from: individual and cor- after states had already addressed a $49 porate taxes, federal aid, fees, lottery etc. billion shortfall as they crafted their cur- Examining tax policies over the last de-Washington Notes rent FY 2003 budgets. The forecast for cade may reveal big breaks to special the federal budget is not much more by Charles Pekow corporations and/or large tax cuts that hopeful with the release of the President's Charles Pekow is the Washington corre- have reduced your state's revenues. When spondent for SAN. This report was written 2004 budget recommending large cuts inthe economy is bad, the giveaways to many programs and tax breaks for those exclusively for SAN readers. wealthy people and corporations make in higher tax brackets. Those of us in the The House and Senate have passed bud- an even bigger difference because there field of after-school programming, like gets for FY 04 (H. Con. Res. 95), each is less money coming in from other taxes. other nonprofit sectors, are used to work- allowing different support for school-age (www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxfacts/state). ing with lean budgets, making every dol- programs next year. Many of us working to provide ser- lar count, and focusing on providing the The Senate approved a provision closing vices and support to families find our- best services possible for the young people $4.7 billion on offshore tax haven loop- selves being asked to advocate on behalfholes over 10 years and allocating one- and their families given funding limita-of a variety of successful efforts. As tions. However, we are now facing some sixth of the collected revenue to school-age of the largest deficits since the secondafter-school programming staff and ad-.programs, about $78.3 million a year. vocates we can take some immediate world war and we will need to be ready to The Senate budget also includes a non- action by: advance ideas that will insure that the binding "sense of the Senate" provision Connecting with other human service gains we have made in providing after- saying that the number of slots in the 21" provider organizations in efforts to stop Century Community Learning Centers Pro- school and summer programs to young cuts. people are not lost. gram should not be cut. Sen. Barbara Boxer Arm ourselves with easy-to-under- Many state legislatures are cutting (D-CA) offered the language in the wake of stand information about our state bud- health, education, and other social pro- President George W. Bush's request to gets, both what is being spent and where grams aimed at those in need. But the trim funding from $1 billion to $600 mil- revenues come from. burden of balancing the budget shouldn't lion. The program serves about 1.4 million fall exclusively on low-income people. Keep the "stop cuts-raise revenue" children. Instead of only cutting programs, rev-message as part of all strategies to main- The House budget, meanwhile, approves enue for essential services can be raisedtain funding for after-school programs. a $200 million a year increase for five years by shifting the tax burden to those whoWays to take action: in the mandatory part of the Child Care & Development Block Grant. The increase can afford to pay. Between 1993 and> Organize your NSACA state affiliate reflects an identical provision in the 1999, states cut taxes by $35 billion, in or other provider groups you are involved part because of sustained organizing byin to take action in any of the efforts workfare bill the House passed (see our last issue). The Senate hasn't passed welfare anti-tax and limited-government groupsdescribed below and politicians eager to cut taxes (Dollars -) Send a postcard, e-mail or letter to reform yet, so its budget doesn't discuss the issue. & Sense Magazine, April 2002). At the your State Rep and State Senator. same time corporations were given gen--, Collect postcards from families of The two measures now go to conference. erous tax incentives and subsidies. Stateschildren & youth attending your pro- Congress must then pass appropriations are constitutionally required to have agrams and send them together. legislation using the budget as a guideline.

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United States Army. The New York State "We don't have to have the answers and NY Credential... SAC work group reviewed the Army we don't have to agree with each other. It is Funding provided by OCFS to support Credential and developed a more com- vitally important that we look at these ques- the development of the credential. prehensive program unique to New York. tions together. School-agers need adults to After nine months of planning and struggle alongside them with difficult di- development, the first Credential pilot lemmas, to encourage them to express their Revised NYS School-Ageclass began in the fall of 1999 by thefears, doubts, confusion, and even their thrill over seeing tanks and guns. They Capital District Child Care Coordinating Care Regulations...raised need us to hear what they have to say, Council. In Fall 2000, seven additional accept both their ideas and feelings. They the bar for the educational agencies were selected to host Credential need also to hear our feelings, our doubts qualifications for Directors/classes and three have been added this and anxieties. program year to serve the New York City Site Directors of school-age "We are challenged to continue to envi- area, the southern tier, western New York, care programs. sion and talk peace... as if peace really can central New York, northern New York,happen..." Long Island and the lower Hudson Val- Monthly SAC Credential Team meet-ley areas of the state. SAC CONFERENCES ings, with representation from partners The SAC Credential is still a work in PENNSYLVANIA May 3, 2003 identified above, as well as Bureau ofprogress. Throughout the process, the Penn SACCA Conference, State College Early Childhood Services Regional Man- work group has identified and developed Contact: Sharon Schweniger, 412-343-1661 agers from OCFS and many of the state- many additions to the Credential to assist UTAH May 30-31, 2003 wide network of CCR&R' s who are of-with the Credential process: Comprehensive Child Care Provider Confer- fering a credential preparation effort for Host Agency Training ence (includes school-age), Murray school age care professionals in their SAC Endorser Training with video Contact: 801-747-0344 region. Best Practice Guide MISSOURI Oct. 17-19, 2003 Close alignment of the Credential re- Program Management Guide MOSAC210th Annual Conference, Kansas City quirements in the various functional ar- Contact: Debbie Ervay, 816-415-6789, eas to the NSACA Standards for Quality Revised Parent Questionnaire dervay @ I iberty.k12. mo.us School-Age Care. Candidate Goal Worksheet VIRGINIA Oct. 17-18, 2003 Tuition support through the Educa- VSACC Conference, Richmond Contact: Elise Pailthorpe, 757-421-4672, tional Incentive Program. [email protected] Additional stipends through the Sal-War... ary Retention Program upon completion (Continued from front page) CALIFORNIA Nov. 6-8, 2003 won't give it to you? Is violence ever okay?Nat '1 Middle School Conference [Older Kids], of the Credential. San Diego, Contact: CalSAC, 415-957-9775, Revised NYS School-Age Care Regu- How do the soldiers who have gone over www.calsac.org lations (effective Dec. 2000) raised the their feel? What about their families? What is patriotism? Can you still be a patriot if bar for the educational qualifications for Let us know about YOUR SAC conference! Directors/Site Directors of school-age you disagree with your country's decisions? care programs. The regulations also in- r cluded the SAC Credential as an accept- @iim_CElliD 'PG able vehicle for meeting the educational requirements. SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-279-0700 Established procedures to ensure con- Yes, sign me up for: New Subscription Renewal sistency throughout the state. 1 year $26.95 Canada $29.95 U.S. Funds Foreign $31.95 U.S. Funds Created a database to track the status 2 years $49.95 2 years $55.95 U.S. Funds 2 years $59.95 U.S. Funds of Candidates. Payment (must be included): Check or money order VISA Master Card Background Card #: Exp. Date: Planning for the New York SAC Cre- dential began in December 1998 through partnership with the New York State Name Office of Children and Family Services, Program Name the New York State School-Age Care Address Coalition and Cornell University. The New York State SAC Credential is mod- City / State / Zip eled after the Credential created by the

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Coping with War UNICEF (for information on the status Summer Marketing The Child Care Informationof children in Iraq) www.unicefusa.org/emergencies/ Marketing Madness! The Essential Exchange's"Exchange Every Day" Iraq Marketing Toolbook for Summer Pro- daily email (ccie.com) suggests these grams offers tips and guidelines for websites for resources on talking toNew York University Child Study Centerattracting and retaining families in your children about war: (Resources for helping parents and staffprogram. While geared toward sum- explain war and terrorism to children) Australian Early Childhood Association mer camps, this resource has many www.aboutourkids.org www.aeca.org.au/ good ideas that any after-school and Effects%20of%20War.html To receivea free, daily, short butsummer program would find useful. _pithy email about children, families, Includes "The Powerful Seven 'C's' to National Association for the Education: child care, and early childhood fromCustomer Marketing" and "The Eight of Young Children Child Care Information Exchange'P' Plan for Achievement." Also in- www.naeyc.org/resources (CCIE) go to cludes sample registration forms, staff, parent, and child survey forms. Bright Horizons Family Solutions http://mail.ccie.com/eed/ The author has followed her own www.brighthorizons.com/ subscribe.php advice about formatting. Each page is talktochildren to subscribe or for more information. CCIE is a child care director's maga-laid out with just one or two ideas and lots of white space to make it inviting Zero to Three (advice on protecting andzine and "bookstore" on the manage- to read and easy to understand. reassuring very young children) ment and leadership of early childhood The book is $32.95 plus shipping www.zerotothree.org care and education pro graMs from bii-th and is over 90 pages. Contact Susan United Nations (a curriculum on peacethrough school-age. The leader in the. field, CCIE is celebrating its 25thStanco at [email protected] or 415- education) -235-7553 for more information. et) www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/ year. die Vindex.asp 74 Volume XXIII #10 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals June 2003

0 -1 N S ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on Schoo -Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Just Play...Or Is It? INSIDE ...for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. More on Play 2 Mr. Rogers Smooth Transitions 3 by Stacy Dykstra July Activities 4-5 (see note under "A Review..." page 2) Working in the profession of school- Urban Institute Report..6 age care is challenging, rewarding, and frustrating. The casual observer may Subscription Increase...7 think the children in our care "just play." It is paramount for our profession that society understands the value of the Washington Notes activities and experiences of children by Charles Pekow during out-of-school time. our program. Providing choice for each Charles Pekow is the Washington corre- child enables him to investigate his spondent for SAN. This report was written work with intention. He uses his exist- exclusively for SAN readers. It is vital for children toing knowledge as a building block for engage in quality playnew meaning. The program providesCommittee Approves experiences during theiran environment of security while en-Child Care Bill out-of-school time forcouraging his free exploration. The Child Care & Development Block As I wander through the 70-student healthy and Grant (CCDBG) could get a $200 mil- growth program, I see small groups, large lion increase every year under legislation development. groups, and individuals "plugged in" toapproved by a Senate Committee. The their activities. In the "clubhouse" chil- Committee on Health, Education, Labor The goal of education should be todren are engaged in small group and& Pensions approved the Caring for Chil- stimulate the development of each indi- individual activities. Two third-grade dren Act (S 880), which would reautho- vidual and improve life and society for girls have set up a fortune-telling booth.rize the discretionary part of the block all members by providing quality edu-They decide to include all children who grant at $2.3 billion in FY 04, $2.5 billion cational experiences. The opportunitieswant to participate because "that's only in FY 05, $2.7 billion in FY 06, $2.9 afforded in quality school-age programs fair." A group of first and fourth grade billion in FY 07 and $3.1 billion in FY 08. contribute to this process. Out-of-schoolchildren are sponge painting. One themThe program got $2.1 billion in FY 03. time is an important part of a child'sbegins to write a story about her cre- New State Requirements life. It is vital for children to engage ination and stops momentarily to share it The bill would also add some new quality play experiences during theirwith me. Four first-grade boys are en-requirements for states. First, they would out-of-school time for healthy growthgrossed in dramatic play with buildinghave to use at least 6% of funds for and development. materials. They share with each otherquality activities, up from 4%. And they -o In our program, children are free tohow their "spaceships" work. A fourthwould have to report on how they use the a. make choices about how to spend theirgrade girl is reading a book in the tent.money. States would have to spend at time each day among four or five areas. A "family grill" is being established byleast 70% of funds on tuition. Within each area, there are a variety ofanother group. After taking orders, they Second, states will have to provide 0opportunities for children to grow andrealize they need a menu. Coopera-information to parents and providers develop. Children challenge their minds, tively, they design a menu of basic foodsabout quality and availability, guides stimulate their creativity, develop theirwith creative names such as "chip offfor choosing care, research on child bodies, practice their social skills, andthe old block" for a side order of chips. development and "best practices" and feel a variety of emotions each day in (Continued215ge2, column 1) (Continued on page 6) IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Play... 30 Years Ago... game players and citizens in their real "When early learning is defined asworlds..." (Continued from front page) being only academic learning, play is Kenneth H. Rubin O The last group, fifth graders, have usedoften taken out of the curriculum to from Play as a Medium paper to create a design. They ask other achieve these goals. The elementary for Learning and Development children and staff members to try andschool years have traditionally valued recreate it. "work" in the classroom and have rel-The Language of Kids The children originate, plan, and egated play to recess time only. Kinder-"Play is the language of kids. Play is the implement the activities in which they garten teachers are reporting that withway kids explore their world, the way participate. They solve problems, takeincreasing emphasis on accountabilitythey communicate, the way they work risks, negotiate, inquire, experiment, for reaching early academic objectives, out problems and feel a sense of mastery. participate in dialogue, interact, appre-there is now less time for play in their Play is the way kids grow, learn, and live. ciate multiple perspectives, and mostclassrooms. And often the movementHealthy play is an extremely powerful toward "educational" content in the pre- importantly, feel valued through their tool in producing quality kids; coopera- schools is interpreted in ways which cause tive, open, optimistic, loving... kids." play experiences in our program. Thedowngrading or even abandonment of staff follows the lead of the children by Jim Therrell play time in the preschools as well." How to Play with Kids (1992) asking thoughtful questions, maintain- Doris Bergen ing safety, and supporting their en- Play as a Learning Medium (1974) deavorsboth successes and failures. Supplies are provided for the children "Play is an experience and to use as they work toward the con-"During middle childhood...age 6attitude of 'Let's explore and struction of personal knowledge. Theto 11,play affects[the]create an experience where adult-child relationship at our programdevelopment of problem-solvingeveryone feels a sense of joy, a is transactional in nature. Everyone inand creative thinking abilities,tingly sensation through the the program, staff and children, learncommunicative and expressivesynergy of cooperation, and a and develop each day together. skills, mathematical and scientificdesire that says 'Let's just To the outsiders these activities may adapt and do it for the sake of be "just play," even chaotic play. Toknowledge, emotional maturity, and social competencies." doing it!" - Jim Therrell me it's learning at its finest.cfcre Stacy Dykstra is the director of the Early - Doris Bergen Childhood Collaborative of Oklahoma. When she wrote this article she was direc- 15 Years Ago... School-Age NOTES grants permis- tor of the Westminster School After-School sion for the reproduction of pages Club in Oklahoma City and president-elect "During the [14] years since [1974 1 and 2 only of this newsletter for of the Oklahoma School-Age Coalition. when] Play as a Learning Medium was the promotion of play as learning published, the pressures on children to to parents, funders, administra- achieve academically in a work-like (or tors and workshop participants. workbook-like!) school environment A Need to Play have not diminished. More over, many school-age children have pressure-filled 0 A Review of the Literatureschedules that monopolize their after- Editor's Note: A review of our own back school time as well. The day care and Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues issues reveals that almost every year we've early education programs that stress struc- Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES published articles emphasizing the needtured academic learning and omit free P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 for play and how children learn from play. playtime is also evidence that... the value 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 The "Just Play" article on the front pageof play is minimized." (FAX) 615-279-0800 originally appeared in our July 1998 is- Doris Bergen sue). Yet we see a continuing trend, that Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield Play as a Medium for Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson started over 30 years ago, that minimizes Learning and Development (1988) Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza play in favor of structured academics. Over the years many others have warned of the SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is published monthly for $26.95 per year by consequences of reducing play opportuni- School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., ties. We encourage our readers to use these "...the skills developed in their social Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid quotes to advocate more strongly forfantasy worlds probably help children at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address children's free play. immeasurably to become competent changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205.

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1. Avoid waiting. Most of all, avoidgroup time should look like, but once Smooth Transitions waiting whenever possible. Childrenaccomplished, kids should become part Does this sound familiar? should not have to wait in lines to move of the act. They can assist with or lead One group at the snack table havefrom one activity to another, to go tosongs and games. Or give kids the finished their snack but aren't allowed the bathroom, to get drinks, etc. option of signing up to be a group time to leave until everyone is finished. One helper or leader. bored kid crumples up his paper juice 2. Adults should be prepared. It isn't cup and pelts another kid sitting acrossfair to expect children to wait because from him. Soon others join in and there's the adult isn't ready. That means the a general melee. adult has all materials or supplies outTips to Get Going 'ye Many conflicts in an after-school orand ready to use for activities. When it is time to move from one space or activity to another, here are summer program can arise just from 3. Get kids' help. If it isn't possible for ways to make it as effective as possible: poorly planned transitions between ac- the adult to have everything ready, (such tivities. The times when children areas measuring ingredients for a cooking 1. Avoid lines. Kids are expected to forced to wait after one activity ends project) then let kids help. move quietly in lines during the school before another begins. David L. Whitaker, day to avoid disrupting classes or other 4. Give five-minute warnings to chil- in his new book, After-School Transi- groups moving through the hallway. dren before any activity switches. This tion Activities: The Ready...Set...Go There is little or no need for this in a gives them time to wrap up what they Guide to Strategies That Work offers SAC program. school-age programs sound advice plus are doing. easy and fun activities to help transi- 2. Determine acceptable noise levels. tions go more smoothly. Here is an Are there other people in the building? Tips on Getting Set excerpt from his book: What are acceptable indoor voices? Is Here are a few basic guidelines forthere ever a need to move silently Three Kinds of Transitionsestablishing effective group times,through the building? circle times, and gatherings: READY... 3. Face the kids. If you are moving Transitions in which the adult(s) are 1. If you have a daily scheduled groupwith a group of kids, stay at the front trying to get all of the kids ready for the time, stick to this schedule. Under- and walk backwards so that you can see next part of the day. The typical "waitstandably the weather may cause youeveryone. You could be at the back, but times" that occur when trying to get all to extend or shorten your free time, butyou have to make sure kids won't start of the kids shuffled through the bath-develop a set approach for such consid- racing each other to be in front. room or the drinking fountain line. erations with which both staff and kids 4. Be silly. Kids hate walking down the are comfortable. SET... hall in lines. Make the process fun! 2. Make five-minute warning and Once all of the kids are rounded up 5. Provide variety. Kids hate walking cleanup a regular part of the transi- and in one place, they are waiting for down halls and standing in lines be- tion to scheduled group time. If group what's to come. Circle times and gath- cause it has become so routine and was time starts at 4:30, give kids a five erings of the entire group fit into this never fun in the first place. Make sure minute warning at 4:25. At 4:30, start category as well as unexpected wait you give kids chances to have other cleanup and make sure at least one times, like waiting on a field trip bus. more positive experiences. cfge adult is prepared to start group time as GO! soon as the first child is finished. Now the kids are on the move from After-School Transition Activities: The Ready...Set...Go Guide to Strategies That one activity to the next. This might be3. Put group time activities on a writ- Work, by David L. Whitaker, is available a transition from one room to anotherten schedule. This ensures more vari- ety and eliminates the temptation tofrom School-Age NOTES for $15.95, (such as taking a group to the gym) or $13.95 for subscribers plus $4.95 shipping simply go with the first song that comes from one activity to another. and handling. To order using Visa or to mind which also happens to be the MasterCard call 800-410-8780 or go online same one you did yesterday and the day toourwebsiteat before. Having it in writing also allows Atter-Seim Tips for Being Ready wwwAflerSchoolCaialog.com. 07,1ransitr.on everyone to prepare for what's next. Or send a check or money Activities When you are trying to get a group 4. Involve kids in leading group time.order to School-Age ready to do something else or move to NOTES, P.O. Box 40205, It is important that the adults first estab- a new activity, what are the best ways Nashville TN 37204. to make this happen? lish a clear picture for the kids of what 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ®Printed on Recycled Paper JUNE 20033 77 JULY ACTIVITIES

Happy or current program weekly theme. the sides of the carrier (if sewing, place Using the 1/2" guide sew the squaresright sides together and then turn right Birthday !a together by machine or hand to form aside out). Cut several long pieces of program quilt. Variation: Use construc-yarn and braid together. Tie into a long America tion paper, hole punch around the edges loop and glue or sew in place along the

The 4th of July is celebrated asand stitch together with r, top of the carrier. Sew a snap or piece of America's day of independence. It wasyarn to create the same velcro to hold the flap in place when in July 4, 1776 when the Declaration ofeffect. die use. Place the water bottle inside and Independence was signed. (Note: For more Colonial you're ready to beat the heat!efla What did children do in 1776? Takeactivities use your favorite search engine a trip back in time to the "good old"and type in: "colonial crafts for kids" or Colonial Days. "colonial lesson plans") Paper Bag Kites Butter Churning Indoor Cool Drama July 12th is National Paper Bag Day. You will need: small jar, small pint of Make a paper bag kite. You will need: whipping cream. for Hot Days Large brown paper grocery bag Empty the cream into the jar and Strong string, Scissors and hole punch tighten the lid. SHAKE! Let childrenCrazy Definitions Masking tape and glue take turns shaking the jar until there A strange word is shared with the Paint, crayons, or markers isn't any liquid left. Sprinkle in a dashgroup. The leader passes out blank cards Paper streamers or crepe paper of salt, seal and put and each child or group writes down what they think the word means. One Open the bag. Around the top of the in the refrigerator. bag, punch one hole in the center of Serve your home- child is handed a card with the correct definition. They pretend to write oneach side of the bag. Reinforce with made butter on a masking tape on both sides of the hole cracker for snack. their card. Players share all of the defi- nitions and then the group guesses and punch again (this will help keep the holes from tearing. Cut, two pieces of which is the correct answer. Hoop and Stick GaMe string (30"). Thread each piece through You will need: hula hoops and dowel two of the holes to create two separate rods or broom handles cut in half Magic Scarf Game loops. Cut another 30" piece of string The object of the game is to see how Children sit in a circle and one personand loop this through the two loops to far you can roll the hoop by using thebegins by holding the scarf. The leader create a handle. Decorate the paper bag stick to move it along no hands,suggests a topic such as: the jungle,and add streamers. Encourage children please. Roll the hoop by placing it onpirates, or beaches. Each child createsto create a theme for their kite such as its side, placing the stick inside thean object that relates to the topic withan animal or flying craft, etc. Go out- hoop and pushing it along. See how fastthe scarf. They can either lay the scarfside on a breezy day and run so that the and how slow you can move the hoop. on the floor to create the object orwind catches the inside of the paper bag Children can create re-pantomime using the object. and fly your kite. e4e lay teams from one side When they have finished, the other of the playing space toplayers guess what the magic scarf has the other. become. efle Quilt Blocks Water Bottle You will need: muslin fabric squares, fabric paint, other decorative materialsCarriers Byline... Give each child a square piece of You will need: This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- muslin (your squares can be a variety of thick fabric or felt, glue sizes ranging from 6"x6"-10"x10". nerpages were written by Alycia yarn or string Orcena of Marion, OH. Illustrations Each child will need to measure off 1/ by Julie Sorensen of Danville, NH. die 2" around their squarethis will be the Cut a strip of fabric approx. 8" wide hem and should not be decorated. In- by 18" long. (it is best to lay the water vite each child to decorate their square bottle on the fabric to be sure of the37 Activity Ideas in some representation of either them-width). Fold the fabric in half, leaving The minimum number of Activity selves, programs, families, heritage extra at the top for a flap. Glue or sewIdeas in this issue is 37. eilD © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 JUNE 2003 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 -800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 4 ® Printed on Recycled Paper JULY IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday July is National IceJuly 7 is Nat'l Straw-Ice CreamScoopRelay:July 18th is Nat'l IceMake magnets using Cream Month. Surveyberry Sundae Day.Form teams. Each teamCream Day. Buildsmall clear plastic the kids for their fa-Cut out ice creamhas one scoop and bowl -eC your own sundaes.cups, fill with porn Mvoriteflavor. Make a "scoops" on construe-oficecubes.EachplayerMake your own icepours or yarn pours. (..) chart or bar graph to tion paper. Write mathscoops one ice cube andcream. Visit top with cotton and a 44 show data collected. problemsoneachscoop.carries it to the bowl atan ice cream a small red porn porn. C.) cim, ., 1.0 1-1 Let kids create their As they solve problemsother end. First team tostore or fac- Glue a magnet to the own ice cream flavor. kids can build a sundae.fill bowl wins. tory. back.

July 1 is Canada Day. Make some noise forMaple Bingo Use aFind pen pals inDecorate with maple >4 Make a handprint Ca- Canada Day. Fill amaple leaf punch toCanada and write let-garlands. Paint a red nadian flag. Glue wide A clean, empty filmmake bingo markersters during the sum-maple leaf on a plant A.,. red strips of paper on container with beadsor let kids cut from amer months. Makepot. Iron maple leaves, either end of white pa- or beans. Glue the lidpattern. "MAPLE"cards to send forglitter and crayon bits -tC per. Dip hand in red in place. Decorate thegoes across the top ofCanada Day. How didin between sheets of i.zpaint and stamp in the outside with stickersthe game sheet in-your new friends cel-wax paper. center of the paper. or markers. stead of "BINGO." ebrate?

v) Colonial theme ac-Stenciling: Many co-Make a child's "horn- Write with a feather orMake firecrackers >4 tivities. Make yourlonial homes hadbook.-" Cut a shape"quill pen." Cut thewith toilet paper Aownsoap using left-decorative stencils onthat looks like a square middle of the shaft of atubes, covered with 1-4 over soap pieces. ping pong paddle outfeather and cut halftinfoil and decorated -tt their walls. Create ,-I Melt in a doubleyour own stencils andof cardboard. Write the away. Sharpen the endwith stars. Or use life- 40 boiler or microwave.make wall posters,alphabet in upper andinto a point. Dip intosaver rolls and apiece 0Mix together, pourquilt squares, or notelowercase onpaper andink or paint and write aof star decorative gar- C.) into molds to harden.cards. glue to paddle. message. (Adults mustland. Tie with a bow. help with cutting.) July 12 is National Put 5-6 different ob-Open and roll down Decide on apifiata ani-Tearpiecesofpaperbag cA PaperBagDay.Makejects into a small papertops of several bagsmal. Use a large baginto 1" pieces resem- (.7 bag puppets. Paper bag. Pass the bag to aof varioussizes.for main body and tobling rose petals. Paint. at: Decorate a paperbag child and ask them toNumber each bagfill with candy. Roll, Curl one piece and glue C4 with yarn, felt,silly pull out an object andwith points. Set themtwist, and scrunch pa- at the bottom. Continue WC.T. 0* eyes, construc- begin telling a story.up and kids toss ballsper bags to create theto glue pieces around -tC ai., tion paper, pipe Continue the sameinto the bags. Keeprestoftheanimal.Paintthe center part of the cleaners, etc. story with each object.score of the points. or decorate. rose to make a flower.

7/20/69-Buzz AldrinMake moon rocks.Create a wall muralCreate rockets orMake a list of all the

E-4 and Neil ArmsrongCollect a variety ofor mobile to representspace crafts with re-things you would z land on the moon.rocks in differenteach planet and theircyclable materialsneed to travel into 06Make moon craters:shapes and sizes.moon(s). Show theirlike toilet paper tubes,space. Make a giant i0Paintbubble wrap with Paint. Hide the rockdistance from the sun. CDs, film canisters,space ship from card- plasterofParis.Letdry for a lunar hide and bottle caps, etc. Deco-board boxes. Travel seek. Q and peel off -e- ® rate. Can any of themto the moon or other wrap. VP C0 fly? planets. July 31 is Parent'sFamily Graffiti BoardHave a special eventMake a handprint pic-Interview family mem- Day. Make a parentHang long sheets of pa-for parents and guard- ture and poem for par-bers. Find outtheirlikes PW4.T4 area for families toper. Children writetheirians. An afternoon teaents. Have each childand dislikes, where (,) relax in when at the lastnameandcreatesym-party or a talent show. dip their hands in paintthey met, how they 4' program. Have cof- bolstosurroundit.Fami-Or let them be aand place on piece ofcame to be part of the ETi fee, juice and snackslies add to the graffiti"school-ager" for anpaper. Write a poem orfamily, etc. Write and/ board with messages,afternoon. we) few words that describeor illustrate a book that aavailable. words, or pictures. cef '10,,,e;)I' the child at this age. describes your family. 1 © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205; Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper 79 JUNE2003 5 Child Care ing with these factors and how ACFHelp with Child Care Expenses, a re- plans to help states with them. port in UI' s Assessing the New Feder- (Continued from front page) The legislation also would clarify aalism series. O other services families may qualify for few ambiguities in previous interpreta- The figures include families earning (nutrition and health benefits). Statestions of the law. First, it specifies thatless than twice the federal poverty level. also must outline in their CCDBG plans CCDBG can pay for care for low-in-Possible sources of help include gov- strategies to improve quality usingcome families regardless of whetherernment or private support, a relative, "quantifiable, objective measures." they receive other subsidies. It alsonon-resident parent, employer, etc (but States will report to the Administration clarifies that states can create differentthe report does not include tax credits). on Children & Families (ACF) aboutpayment rates based on factors such asUI based its findings on the National what they are doing to help parentsgeography, age of the child, specialSurvey of America's Families, last with difficulty finding care (such as forneeds, non-traditional hours, etc. taken in 1999. children with special needs). New Funding Program Evidently, many eligible families Third, within two years, states have don't ask for help. Only 7% of low- And the bill would start a new fund- to "conduct a statistically valid and income employed families that did not ing program. The Department of Health reliable survey of the market rates for receive any child care help said they & Human Services would get a one- child care services" and publish the had asked for it. "The others presum- time $30 million Small Business Child results. ably did not feel they needed assis- Care Grant Program fund to give grants On the other hand, the legislation tance, did not want assistance from a to states competitively for projects en- gives states more leeway in some re- government program, did not know that couraging small businesses (two to 50 spects. They wouldn't have to name assistance might be available, or did employees) to provide child care ben- one "lead agency" to govern CCDBG. not think they would be eligible," the efits, including subsidizing school-age They could create a collaborative or report states. The survey didn't ask care. Grants could pay for starting pro- "joint interagency office" instead. So a parents why they didn't seek help, how- grams, training and technical assistance. ever. state social services agency and educa- No grantee could get more than tion department, for instance, could Only 20% of single parents with $500,000. Grantees would also have to work equally. school-agers received government help, O pay for half of costs the first year, two- And the law would end the require- according to the survey, compared with thirds the second year and three-fourths ment that no family earning more than 38% of those with children under five. the third with non-federal funds. HHS 85% of state median income receive "The difference is almost entirely due could keep $2.5 million for evaluation. subsidies. States could set their own to the fact that low-income single-par- All activities would end within six years. income limits. ent families with younger children have Meanwhile, the mandatory part of Also, while states would continue a higher incidence of government/or- the block grant may get an increase too. submitting quarterly reports on who ganization help combined with some Congress approved a budget for FY 04child care expenses (26% compared uses CCDBG, they wouldn't have to that includes a $200 million a year complete an additional annual report. with 10% for low-income single-par- increase in it. And they would no longer have to in- ent families with no child under age clude information about other benefits five)," the study concludes. families receive as history has shown UI surmises that parents with older this information didn't help much. ButSingle Parents Not Using children don't bother to seek help be- they will have to report on household Available Help cause they need care for fewer hours size, whether children are getting ser- and school-age care isn't as expensive Single parents with preschoolers vices under the Individuals with Dis- because of higher staff:child ratios. stand a better chance of getting help abilities Education Act, and when fami- Also, Head Start and some state-funded than the same families with schoolagers. lies stop receiving CCDBG subsidies. pre-K programs won't pay for school- At least that's what the Urban Institute They will have to report monthly on the age services. (UI) reported in a recent paper. "At number of children receiving subsi- Finally, while 7% of low-income least 58% of low-income single-parent dies. single-parents reported help from a non- families with a child under age five Also ACF would have to report an- resident parent in caring for the kids, received help with child care (from nually on state use of the funds, includ- only 2% of those with school-agers got public and private sources), compared ing a specific breakdown on national such help. UI surmises that the absent with 44% of those whose children were supply, demand and quality of school- parents don't think they need to attend all age five or older," reads Getting age programs, problems states are hav- to school-agers as much. et 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-0205 ;A-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 6JUNE 2003 63 0 ® Printed on Recycled Paper ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES Letter to the Editor Corrections... The following letter is in response to the Subscription Alert readers called our attention to a "Not Every Program After School is an After-School Program" editorial written Price Increase couple of errors in our April 2003 is- sue: by Rich Scofield and published in the April, This summer will be a good time to 2003 issue: renew your subscription to School- In reporting on the Mathematica Re- port on the front page, we inadvertently Dear Mr. Scofield: Age NOTES. Beginning with our Sep- I have just finished reading your ar- tember, 2003 issue, subscription rates misspelled Judy Samelson's name. ticle on resources and best practices for will increase to $28.95 for a one-year Samelson is the executive director of after-school programs for 13-19 year subscription and $51.95 for a two- the After-School Alliance. olds. I coordinate the after-school pro- year subscription. On page 5, in the May Ideas Corner, gram for the City of Millville Public Rising postal costs and printing we mistakenly gave wrong informa- Schools, where we offer after-school expenses necessitates this increase, tion. Under Sports Birthdays we said care. I totally agree with your philoso- the first in three years. that Willie Mays, whose birthday is phy, and work hard to get my staff to Canadian and other foreign sub- May 6, was the first African-American understand the social, emotional and scriptions will also increase. Cana- baseball player in the major leagues. physical developmental needs of our dian subscriptions will be $31.95 for While Mr. Mays made valuable contri- student population. one year and $57.95 for two years. butions to baseball in his own right we The Department of Human Services Foreign subscriptions will increase all know that Jackie Robinson was the in the State of New Jersey has offered to $33.95 for one year and $61.95 for first African-American to play in the Family Friendly Center Grants for af- two years. major leagues. This error was made by ter-school care. In looking at our pro- To determine your subscription School-Age NOTES staff and not the gram this year, I can see that we focus expiration date, look at the row of writer of the activity pages. on socialization through enrichment and numbers above your name on the We are pleased to set the record recreation. We meet children before address label. The third set of num- straight. erlD and after school. 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ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on Schoo -Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Lessons of Hope INSIDE The Boys & Girls Club Mission Back to the Farm 2 At their 2003 annual conference heldhow to positively guide and influence The Look of Peace 3 in Orlando Florida during May, thethem." These adults "offer the oppor- Boys and Girls Clubs of America re-tunity to communicate rules and expec- August Activities 4-5 leased an updated mission titled "Les- tations; provide meaningful challenges; Washington Notes 6 sons of Hope." develop self-confidence and self-es- Roxanne Spillett, President of theteem; and offer young people informal Lights On! 7 organization, delivered in the keynoteguidance to help them make good deci- address what could be called a reaffir- sions in life." Boys & Girls Clubs make mation of the "time-tested principles"the caring adult professional one of the of the Boys and Girls Club Movement.most important aspects of the program: KidsDay/Lights On! "The willingness and availability ofEvents Coming Up authentic, caring adults to be respon- "Thewillingnessandsive to life's daily realities far super- Two national events that after-school availability of authentic, sedes the content of any program." and summer programs can be actively involved in or encourage families to caringadultsto be Another core element of the program O is the youth development philosophy: participate in are happening in August responsive to life's daily"The youth development philosophy is and October. realities far supersedes the the way our professionas communicate National KidsDay (NKD),sponsored content of any program." and interact with young people to buildby the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in them: andLights On! Afterschool,spon- sored by the Afterschool Alliance, both Spillett emphasized the core of the a sense of belonging a setting where young people know they fit andfocus on the need for meaningful rela- organization's mission has remained tionships between adults and children unchanged over the years: are accepted. a sense of competencethe feelingand safe places for children to go when "Over time the Boys & Girls Club parents are not at home. mission has been expressed in many that there is something each young per- different ways, but the essence remainsson can do well. National KidsDay the same: to inspire and enable young a sense of usefulnessopportuni- NKD was created to celebrate nd people to become responsible, produc- ties to do something of value for others,honor America's children through the tive, caring citizens...to provide youngto assume real responsibility and dogift of meaningful time. Created by the people the chance to break out of thereal work. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, in boundaries imposed on them and expe- a sense of influencea chance forcollaboration with other youth-serving rience new opportunities never beforeevery young person to be heard, to lead,organizations, the day is observed on imagined." Spillet says that this is ato take part in decision making and feelthe first Sunday of August. This year mission of "hope and opportunity." that they have control over their ownthat day is August 3. Inaugerated in Key to their philosophy is providinglives." 2001, the goal of the organizations be- a "unique system of informal guidance" The clubs are also devoted to charac-hind NKD is to make it a national day and providing opportunities for "ongo-ter building. Spillett says: "In today'sfor children that is observed annually. ing relationships with caring adults."world, success is often defined in terms Checkwww.kidsday.netfor ideas OThe clubs provide "daily access to aof educational achievement, in the sense on how to promote this day. Although safe, easily accessible and affordableof acquiring knowledge. Although im-observed on a Sunday, summer pro- place where there are diverse programsportant and part of the Club experience,grams can find ways of recognizing the and activities that attract young people,what matters most is not the acquisitionday and encouraging families to take and caring adult professionals who know 8 3 (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 7) DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Back to the Farm and garden projects can focus on aGardens and farms can require exten- variety of themes including environ-sive teamwork. Many tasks are depen- by Georgia Hall, Ph.D mental education, community devel-dent on others being executed. Even Editor's Note: The National Institute on O opment, physical skill development,small tasks can be critical to success. Out-of-School Time (NIOST) contributes a ecology, and zoology. Hazluza-Delay column on issues in our field to SAN on (c) Challenging experiences. (2001) suggests that we might foster a alternate months. Farming and gardening involve navi- One of the principle rules in dairyyouth's sense of stewardship towardgating new tools and situations. Learn- her/his own environment through natu- farming is always close the gate behind ing flexibility around unexpected cir- ralistic observations. Youth can better you! There was a moment of crisis on a cumstances such as weather, plant dis- family run farm where my daughterunderstand the critical importance ofease, or temperamental animals yields caring for the environment through the and I were working last summer when valuable practice in creative and criti- experience of planting and caring for the gate was left open, and eleven cows cal thinking. their own garden. as if instinctively knowing the path was (d) Integration of family, school, open, took off to stomp the newly and community. Community gardens planted vegetable garden. What wasThe sense of satisfactionoffer wonderful opportunities to form most exciting was to observe the farm local social networks. School beautifi- staff hasten to chase each wandererat the end of a long farmcation projects can uplift community down and eventually lead them all backday...can help youth morale and participation. Family farms to the barn. While the staff were en-make the connectionoffer a unique example of family re- gaged in crisis management activity, sourcefulness and continuity around between time invested goals. the youth who were spending the week on the farm cheered from their bunk-and benefit gained. There are multiple ways that out-of- house. To this day, I am not sure for school time programs can integrate which side they were rooting! Farms can be illuminating models ofgardening and farming experiences into efficient work habits and time manage-their curriculum. Many family farms ment. I spent a week last summer on-awelcome youth groups as visitors and family farm with 25 youth. They fellmay be able to incorporate youth into right into step with the farm staff, wak-the daily task schedule. Even a several ing at 6:00 AM for chores, picking thehour visit to a family farm can help lunch salad daily from the farm garden,stimulate a deeper conversation and and turning the compost. There wereunderstanding of the food system and powerful lessons in the symbioticeconomic relationships between pro- lifestyle that made the farm work. Bothducers and consumers. The intricate farming and gardening can offer au-relationship between animal, farmer, thentic learning opportunities for youthand technology on a dairy farm can be outside of their typical spheres. Thefascinating to observe. American culture is deeply rooted in sense of satisfaction at the end of a long (Continued on page 7) farm day or after harvesting a veg- the experience of farming and garden- cc331(o®MUG ing. Yet, many youth today have notetable that required hours of weeding experienced any activities that involve and watering, can help youth make the Subscriptions: $26.95/12issues an in-depth level of caring for animalsconnection between time invested and Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES or plants other than growing seeds in abenefit gained. Farming and gardening P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 classroom or a family pet. There are inhave many of the fundamental experi- 615-279-0700, (Tollfree) 1-800-410-8780 fact many programs such as 4-H clubsences in which we are looking to en- (FAX) 615-279-0800 that provide experiences for participa- gage youth as suggested by the Na- Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield tion on farms, and also other clubs thattional Research Council (2002) and Managing Editor: Joyce Jackson promote community-based youth farm others: Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza and garden projects. (a) Being productive.Working to- SCHOOL-AGE NOTES (ISSN 0278-3126) is Summer is a perfect time for youthwards a product helps youth see the published monthly for$26.95 peryear by connection between inputs and out- School-Age NOTES, Inc., 2809 Azalea Pl., programs to take advantage of the many Nashville, TN 37204. Periodicals Postage Paid ways that farm and garden projects can puts. at Nashville TN. POSTMASTER: Send address contribute to youth development. Farm (b) Connectedness/Opportunity changes to School-Age NOTES, P.O. Box to contribute in meaningful ways. 40205, Nashville TN 37204-0205.

2 JULY 2003 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper FLICT RESOLUTION What Does Peace up, they can begin to reason more ab- being observed. At the end of each day stractly but concrete language will helpthe Virtues Squad members can turn in Look Like? reinforce the concepts. More complextheir sheets to the program director. by Joyce Jackson, Managing Editor questions can lead to deeper discus-During the final circle time or gather- sions. For example ask the followinging of children before the end of the In her book, The Virtues ProjectTM Educator's Guide, Linda Kavelinabout compassion: day, the director reads out the names of What wouldCompassionlook likefive children and names the virtue they Popov lists 52 virtues that every person has the ability to acquire. These vir-if... were "caught" acting on. Then that Your dog is caught up in his leash?child is rewarded with a group cheer tues, such as friendliness, generosity, V A new student is lonely and feels a simple "Hip hip hooray" is sufficient. helpfulness, honesty, courtesy, and co- operation, are the basis of Popov' sleft out? The goal should be that by the end of V Your father seems really tired afterthe week every child has been "caught" weekly themes for teaching children work? performing some virtue. how to be more virtuous. And it stands to reason that as children and staff For any age group engaging in an All children love tangible ways of activity or service project tangibly dem- understanding life. And all children acquire the various virtues, conflict in onstrates the virtue you're attempting love to be recognized for doing some- your program will be minimized and to reinforce. If you're practicing thething good, especially since they are there will be a more peaceful, joy-filled environment that both children andvirtue ofCleanlinessthen a day ofusually only recognized when doing picking up trash in the neighborhoodsomething wrong. With concrete ex- adults will enjoy coming to. However, children tend to be con-practically reinforces the concept. amples to explain virtues concepts and group recognition for every child when crete thinkers and the abstract concepts behind the virtues can be hard to ex- they act out a virtue, everyone will become more willing to act on these plain. One way to encourage children's virtues, creating a more peaceful exist- understanding of various virtues is to talk about or have children demon- ence for everyone. ef/e strate what the virtue "looks like." Try these Virtues Reflection What Does....Look Like? Questions on... For young school-age children, ages 5-8, the more concrete an example you A concrete example of the virtue of Service. Peace can give to demonstrate a concept the easier it will be for them to understandCatching Children in the What can people like you and me the concept. For example, showing do to create peace in the world? photos of people engaged in an act of"Act" Another way to reinforce the virtues What gives you a sense of peace? service, such as picking up trash, carry- you've attempted to teach the children ing grocery bags for someone, serving When do you find yourself feeling a meal, demonstrates concretely whatis to "catch them in the act" of being most angry? virtuous. After a few weeks of studying service looks like. After showing pho- How can you handle your anger tos or drawings, engage the children indifferent virtues, form a "Virtues peacefully? a discussion in which they can give Squad" made up of both staff and chil- dren. Their responsibility throughout their own concrete examples of what Name three things you can do if the week is to make note of when a the virtue you're discussing looks like. you see a fight starting? child reflects a virtue. Give each mem- Ask them, "What doesLovelook like?" and see how many different examplesber of the squad an index card or sheet, How would things change at home they can give of love. They can beperhaps preprinted with "I caught (name for you if you became a peace- encouraged to respond with ideas likeof child) being (name of virtue) today. maker? He/she was (describe the activity that hugging their mother; feeding their cat; reflected a virtue). Throughout the day How can you become peaceful holding a baby brother or sister. An when you are worried? additional activity would be to ask themeach squad member should silently to draw a picture showing what theobserve other children (and staff!) and note down when that person is uncon- from The Virtues ProjectTM virtue looks like. Educator's Guide, 1998 For older school-agers, ages 9 andsciously acting on a virtue. The key is to not let the person know that they're 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205. Nashville, TN 37204-0205 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ® Printed on Recycled Paper Cl JULY 20033 All Things Poetic Poetry Rap Wacky Water Days The thought of writing poetry Pass out poetry books and have stu- Children WILL get wet playing these dents choose a favorite poem to "rap" can be intimidating to kids. games. Bathing suits or old clothes are to the group. Share enjoyable poetry with in order and games should be played children by great children's po- outside in an area that won't get too ets like Shel Silverstein. His poems are slippery once it is wet. silly and on target for kids! Amazing August Reading poetry aloud is fun for chil- Flying High dren. Provide a tape recorder, blank tapes and plenty of poetry Orville Wright of the famous flying Wright Drip! Drip! Splash! books. Children can read the Brothers was born Au- This game is really a water version of poems aloud, tape them- Duck! Duck! Goose! Provide kids with selves, and listen back. gust 19. To celebrate, have a paper airplane-flying contest. Award prizesa large bucket of water and one plastic for longest flight, best dressed plane,cup. Children sit in a circle and the etc. person that is "It" gets a cup full of water. He sprinkles a little water on Poetry Pizza Portfolios each person as he says, "Drip! Drip! Take two pieces of construction pa- Drip!" When he is ready, he dumps the per and cut out 2 large circles of theStar Gazing rest of cup on a child and says "Splash!" same size. Divide the circles into even AstronautNeil The splashed child chases "It" around the circle as "It" tries to return to the "slices" using a marker. Provide oneArmstrong was born other child's spot before being caught. slice per poem you wish to feature.August 3. Make a stargazer to com- Place the two circles on top of eachmemorate his birthday. Cover one end other. On each slice of the bottom circle,of a toilet paper roll with a 4-inch children copy .a poem that they wrote.square of aluminum foil. Secure with a Decorate the top circle like a pizza andrubber band. Use a pin to poke holes inSponge Relay then cut along the marker lines almostfoil. Point at light source; look inside to You need two full buckets of water, to the center. Staple the circles togethersee the stars. two sponges, and two empty buckets in the middle and voila! You have a placed at a distance from the full ones. Poetry Pizza Portfolio! Using donated Divide into two teams. Each member unused pizza boxes to put your poetry of the team must fill a sponge, carry to pizzas in are loads of fun if you can getThe Right to Vote the empty bucket, squeeze out, and run them. Just call Women first received the right toback. When all members of both teams have gone, the winning team is deter- area pizza places vote through the 19th Amendment on to see if they can mined by which August 26, 1920. Hold an election to "deliver." bucket has the most determine snack or another activity or water. (1/0 maybe to elect club officers. How does it feel to let everyone help make a Poetry Scramble decision? Make an adaptation of magnetic po- etry. Cut construction paper into a va- riety of small shapesabout two inches. Community Service Provide children with various poetry Byline... Roberto Clemente was born August books and ask them to copy a word onto This month'sActivitiesandIdeas Cor- 18. Clemente was a great baseball player each shape. Children can place their nerpages were written by Debra Riek and wonderful volunteer. Discuss how shapes into a plastic sandwich bag when of York Haven, PA. Illustrations by your group could make a difference inJulie Sorensen of Danville, NH. cRe completed. Then the fun begins! Dumpyour community through a service them out, rearrange the words, and make project. Plan the project and carry it a new poem! 42 Activity Ideas out. 0518. 86 The minimum number of Activity Ideas in this issue is 42. ere © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 4JULY 2003 Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com ®Printed on Recycled Paper AUGUST IDEAS CORNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ReadAlexander andHave kids draw aPair kids off. One is aFind Australia on aKids design a post- Di the Terrible Hor-picture or write areporter, the other ismap or globe. Laycard sent from Aus- 0 rible No Good Verystory about howAlexander. Tape-outroutes Alexandertralia by Alexander. cA E-, ,Bad Day by JudithAlexander couldrecord an interviewcould take to getWhat kinds of activi- ;I+ Viorst. Let kids dis-have a great day. with Alexander aboutthere. ties is he doing while 0 A. cuss a day that went his terrible day. @ there? W. 4 4 badly for them. 0 CZCD C-11

>0 Write a Haiku poem.Write Acrostic poemsA Diamante poem isWrite a ClerihewRead examples oflim- gHaiku is a Japaense- the first letter ofeachshaped like adiamond. poem. They are fourericks then try writing E1 lines long. The firstthem. They arefive line 0W form of poetry and hasline aligns verticallyLine 1 has 1 noun; line 0., 5 syllables in the firstto form a word that is2 has 2 adjectives, line two lines rhyme andpoems. Lines 1, 2 and E line, 7 syllables in theoften the subject of3-3 participles, line 4- the last two lines5 rhyme and lines 3 U W second line, and 5the poem. 4 nouns, line 5-3 parti-'rhyme. They are usu-and4 rhyme. Typically syllables in the third. ciples, line 6-2 adjec-ally about people. silly, they are fun to 44 tives, line 7-1 noun. write. 00 No need to rhyme. Play charades withOn a map of the U.S.Create summer scrap-Kids can design travelDesignthe frontpage of 4C.7 kids acting out their(or Canada or Aus-books by folding sev-brochures for placesa newspaper with the g :4favorite thing theytralia!) and your stateeral layers of con- they visited. Trifold aheadlineOur Sum- g;.'did this summer. or province have kidsstruction paper inpiece of unlined pa-mer."Kidskritearticles draw lines from yourhalf. Have kids writeper for the format.and lay out photos from 44 town to the placesand draw about someProvide travel bro summerprogramactivi- cf they traveled over theof their favorite sum-chures to stimulateties to create a newspa- V iliY :, : . g summer: mer activities. . thinking. per. Hang in the room.

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Pass out small mir- Use butcherpaper andMake Feelings Masks.Tape a piece of paperFold a piece of paper E. rors and have kidstrace around a child'sChildren decorate theto the wall and havein half. Have kids painttheirself-whole body. Havefront and back of paperkid stand so profile ispaint their names on pp ortraits.Providethem color in theirplate with a face show- across the paper.one half of the paper. .et multicultural paintsshape and add cloth-ing two different feel-Shine a flashlightwhile the paint is still :-.4 . . 4 or crayons. ing and hair. ings. Attach a popsicleonto the paper andwet, fold over the ..,, E. stickandeveryoneguesstrace around theother half of paper to ct) a <,,, the feelings. shadow. reprint the name. E-1 Name Tag. You must"Nice Try" Put linesKids draw a pictureMake a favoritesHave kids string a O say the name of "It"corresponding to howof themselves on thegraph. Kidsvoteonnecklace with beads, E 0before you are tagged. many letters in thefront of a paper platetheir favoritecolor,buttons or macaroni Z "If tagged you're fro-name. Children guessand write their favor-singer, subject,etc.noodles, as many or as Czen.Someone can un- letters. Rightletters getite things about them-Create a bargraphtofew as they want. They H freeze you if they give filled in; wrong lettersselves on the back.chart the must tell one thing I.T1 C..4you a high five and say earn a letter m theHole punch and at-f a v o r about themselves for their name andan yours. phrase "NICE TRY." tach a string to hang.ites. :.11,everyevebead they used. 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-8 -8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com JULY 2003 5 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Washington Notes poverty level. Missouri and North Da- kota didn't lower their eligibility levelsB&GCA... by Charles Pekow but declined to adjust them for infla- (Continued from front page) Charles Pekow is the Washington corre- tion. Kentucky is adding a 20-hour of knowledge alone, but teaching young O spondent for SAN. This report was written workweek requirement. people to live honorable lives." exclusively for SAN readers. Meanwhile, 10 states increased co- payments, but five states reduced them. Child Care Assistance On the other hand, 28 states increased"...what matters most is Changes reimbursement rates to providers butnot the acquisition of States are making it harder to getonly for decreased them. And 22 states knowledge alone,but child care assistance, the General Ac-increased spending on quality activi-teaching young people to ties, while only 10 reduced it. counting Office (GAO) revealed in a live honorable lives." recent report. The report examines A few states, however, give non- changes in state eligibility policy sinceTANF cases a priority. New York, for January 2001 and could provide am- instance, guarantees assistance to fami- "Fun, diverse and interesting experi- munition for the case to increase the lies eligible for TANF but who chooseences" is, according to Spillett, "one of size of the Child Care & Developmentnot to take it. Massachusetts guaran-the most important principles," of the Block Grant and make other proposedtees care for low-income military fami-movement. "They bring young people changes in pending legislation (see thelies with a parent deployed overseas. into the Club and keep them coming June issue). GAO surveyed all 50 states And some states increased the range back. They enable our professionals to and the District of Columbia. of eligible families. New York allowsget to know young people and develop In most states, families needn't havecounties to provide subsidies whilebounds that positively influence young collected welfare to get child care sub-parents earn undergraduate degrees. lives." sidies. Most states serve those receiv-Oklahoma added 30 days of child care The Boys & Girls Club movement, ing Temporary Assistance to Needyfor families looking for work. while reaffirming their traditions, rec- Families (TANF), those moving off it, The outlook for FY 04 appears mixed, ognizes the importance of staying cur- and other low-income working house-according to budgets governors sub-rent with the needs of young people O holds. But half the states (26) don'tmitted. While 11 states said they today. This includes recognizing the serve all eligible families that apply. planned to keep the same level of childvalue of reinforcing educational prin- States determine their own eligibility care funding, another 11 said they'd cutciples that children are learning in criteria, so it's possible the 25 statesit. Only seven governors planned in-school. Yet, they stop short of truly that serve all corners set tough stan-creases. The other states either hadn'tendorsing an academic curriculum in dards. Tennessee, for instance, onlyplanned a budget yet or didn't respondtheir Clubs, recognizing again that chil- serves TANF families and thoseto the question. dren need to have recreational time and transitioning off it for 18 months. Many For a free copy of the 43-page Childtime with caring adults that helps them states give priority to TANF cases.Care: Recent State Policy Changesdevelop social and emotional skills. GAO found that 35 states had changedAffecting the Availability of Assistance "As a Movement we have recog- their policies regarding availability offor Low-Income Families, request nized the importance of education and child care subsidies in the last twoGAO -03 -588 from GAO, 441 G St. technology in today's world. Yet our years. NW, Room LM, Washington, DC strategy is not to teach in a formal way, Specifically, 23 decreased availabil-20548, (202) 512-6000, TDD (202) but to use the natural interests of young ity, nine increased it and three did some512-2537, fax (202) 512-6061,people as a way of reinforcing basic of each. Overall, GAO assumes thatwww.gao.gov. educational and technology skills. state rules disqualify more families now Homework help and tutoring are there than in the year 2000, but it could not for young people, but so are the broad determine changes in the numbers of range of activities and freedom of choice children served or families' outcomes. so basic to the Club experience." Nine states stopped paying for care for To find out more information about new applicants. Fourteen states low- the National Boys & Girls Clubs of a ered the income eligibility level. Ne- America and their century of contribu- braska reduced the level for working tions to the after-school field, go to families who never received welfare www.bgca.org. from 185% to 120% of the federal

6 JULY 2003 © 2003 School -Age. NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com 0Printed on Recycled Paper NISTRATIVE N spring are often left unattended at the end Special Events. Farm... of the school semester, making a perfect (Continued from page 2) opportunity for summer out-of-school (Continued from front page) School grounds or other community time program youth to pick up the tasks. part. Polling the children about their building grounds are often workable op- Consider inviting a nursery owner to favorite family activities then compil- tions for planting gardens. With support visit with youth at the program site in ing a list to hand out to parents would be from the Center for Ecoliteracy in Cali- order to share gardening tips and sugges- fornia, students at Martin Luther King Jr. tions. Libraries have many resources forone way to encourage families to ob- Middle School in Berkeley have turned gardening, nature studies, and natureserve the day. Opening the program on part of their schoolyard into a working games. Sunday for a special family cookout garden called the "Edible Schoolyard." The following resources may be help-and family games day is another idea School garden projects started in theful in planning farming or gardening re- for participation. lated experiences for an out-of-school SAC CONFERENCES time program: www.ecoliteracy.org Lights On Afterschool! IOWA Sept. 19-20, 2003 www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ The 4thannualLights On Annual ISACA Conference, Des Moines Contact: Terry Clifton, 515-457-5854 kindergarden Afterschool!event will be observed www.usfarmnetwork.com nationally on Thursday, October 9. ILLINOIS Sept. 20, 2003 www.greenlink.org/offc/ Created by the Afterschool Alliance, ILSACC Annual Conference, Bloomington www.4-h.org/ Contact: Curtis Peace, 800-649-1766 or the goal of the day is to raise national www.isaccn.org and local awareness of the importance References: of after-school programs; to increase WASHINGTON Oct. 2-4, 2003 Hazluza-DeLay, R. (2001). Remystifying WASACA Conference, Spokane the amount of funding and resources Contact: 888-419-9300 the city: Reawakening the sense of won-available to after-school programs; to der in our own backyards. Thresholds in support existing after-school programs OHIO Oct. 11, 2003 Education, 27, (3-4), 36-40. Ohio Professionals for School-Age Children in their efforts to expand or improve, Conference, Columbus and to help launch new after-school Contact: Jennifer Gibson, 440-960-7187 or Georgia Hall is a Research Scientist for Becky Ketron, 800-340-0600 NIOST programs; to ensure all children have Formoreinformationcontact: access to quality affordable after-school SOUTH DAKOTA Oct. 10-11, 2003 programs by the year 2010. 4th SoDakSACA Conference, Rapid City www.niost.org Contact: Billie Jo Bakeberg, 605-717-1220 Center for Research on Women To get more information on how your or [email protected] Wellesley Centers for Women program can participate or to get a Wellesley College, 106 Central Street,Lights On Afterschool! Toolkit, go to MISSOcRI Oct. 17-19, 2003 MOSAC 10th Annual Conference, Kansas City Wellesley, MA 02481 www.afterschoolalliance.org. .2RD Contact: Debbie Ervay, 816-415-6789, e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] phone: 781-283-2530 fax:781-283-3657 VIRGINIA Oct. 17-18, 2003 VSACC Conference, Richmond Contact: Elise Pailthorpe, 757-421-4672, [email protected]

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Other materials include testing and rial for 40 kids are now available. In )addition to information on theassessment tools, resources for adults In addition to science and math, thewebsite that is useful to young people, with ADD and more. center offers family math kits, Native as well as a free e-newsletter, there are Go to www.addwarehouse.com for American games, multicultural mate- board games like the Hidden Treasuremore information or call 1- 800 -233- rials, and more for reinforcing math of Assets Game and the Career Expedi- 9273 to request a catalog. ft and science concepts while everyonetion Game which can be ordered. Other has fun. materials include conflict resolution and The group also offers training andpeer tutoring materials. workshops on how to effectively use Go to www.empowering-youth.com the kits. Source materials that the kitsor call 715-268-4885 for more infor- D 0 are based on come from themation. cot Volume XXIII #12 The Newsletter for After-School and School-Age Care Professionals August 2003 N S ISSN0278-3126 © 2003 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Reduce Conflict By Meeting INSIDE Developmental Needs Taking Mess Out of Art..2 by Marsha Faryniarz September Activities...4-5 Editor's Note: Many of the conflicts thatlack thereof) and a glance at the sched- Washington Notes 6 can arise during an after-school program, ule. Is it unusually quiet? Are all chil- either between kids and staff or kids anddren engaged in staff-centered activi- Special Parent Page... 7 other kids, can be remedied through aties? Do all kids have the same sched- relatively simply approach: creating aule all afternoon? Are five different child-centered program based on the spe-children begging the staff to do a num- New "Booster cific developmental needs of school-agers.ber of different activities than the one Author Marsha Faryniarz offers some ideas offered? If the answer is yes to most of Seat" Laws Affect on how this can be accomplished. the above, then it's obvious to me that Let's face some facts about school- SAC Programs age kids. They're high energy (usu-the program is staff centered and needs to reassess whose need is being met The count is up to 19 states that have ally), they're noisy (sometimes) and passed booster seat laws requiring older they're hungry (always). I think that'sduring the program hours. A true quality school-age care pro- children to be in booster seats in a car or a fair and accurate description. It's very gram is one that is set up so that kids can van to reduce injury. flow easily though their day without a Studies show that for children up to Is it easier for staff to dolot of direction from staff. Let's face it- age 8, regular seat and shoulder belts do not fit properly and these children are everything? Of course itthese children have been in school all day taking directions from a number ofhighly vulnerable to neck and spinal is!Is it really meetingadults ranging from Mom to the lunch injuries if involved in an accident. the developmental andlady. The last thing I remember looking In a study conducted by Children's basicneedsoftheforward to at the end of my school dayHospital of Philadelphia and funded by was more adults telling me what to do. State Farm Insurance, it was deter- children? No, it is not. I couldn't wait to run to my room, mined that injuries to children resulting change my clothes and get outside tofrom car accidents can be reduced by easy to understand why some of themplay a rousing game of Kick the Can60% if the children are in a car booster have to really work hard in a schoolwith twenty of my closest friends. What seat that positions the child to fit into sitting where they have to sit, be quiethappens to the children as they arrive tothe seat and shoulder belt correctly. and eat when it's time. However, highyour program after their long day? Do While these laws are aimed primarily quality school-age programs are run inthey: at family cars, after-school programs such a way that understand and accom- A). Put their stuff away and sit qui- need to learn the laws in their state and modate the needs of the children inetly until all children arrive and atten-determine what, if any, modifications care. Unfortunately, some school-agedance is taken? they need to make to program vans programs resemble more of a class- B). Put their stuff away, check in w/ when transporting school-age children. room environment than one in whichthe director and wait for some direction SAC programs can also help educate kids are allowed to be...well, kids! about what's happening next? parents about their responsibilities, es- As a twenty-year veteran of school- C). Come in, put their stuff down and pecially for new laws that are passed. O age care, it doesn't take me too long athead outside or to an activity area... On page 7 we have designed a special any program to determine if the pro- OK, as is typically the case, C is the parent page regarding car seat safety gram is meeting the needs of the kids,best answer. Why make the first child that can be reproduced and passed out or designed to meet the needs of thecome in and have to be quiet until allto all parents in your program. es3b staff. I can assess this fairly quickly by 91 the set up of space, the noise level (or (Continued on page 3) DIRECTOR'S CORNER How To Take The dark colored construction paper or3. Teach and practice cleaning up. cardstock in between two pieces ofDecide whether you want to have the Mess Out Of Art contact paper. children responsible for the entire pro- cess of cleaning up or just a part of it. 3.Use bins to create boundaries. Giv- Part 1 Asking the children to only be respon- by Kathleen Bailer ing a child or a pair of children a binsible for part of the clean up usually Kids love art. tells them where their materials be-helps it go quickly and smoothly. One However, kidslong. Old aluminum pie pans makeeasy clean up routine for paints is to and art materialsgreat bins. They are indestructible,have the children place their brushes are often seen as stackable, washable, and easy to carry.face down into a bucket of water, their Place a pair of scissors, a glue stick, and a volatile combi- paint containers in another soapy water nation. Art some collage materials into the pan andcontainer, and then take their sponges you have a nicely contained instant art projects, to many and trays to the sink and wash them. At kit. Creating mini art kits in bins works teachers, seem to the end of the day, you could wash the take a lot of en-extremely well with young childrenbrushes and paint containers or you ergy to manage, they create a headache, because they benefit from a limitedcould appoint one child to be respon- and are time consuming to clean up. choice in materials. sible for each job. When using clay, The secret to providing successful,Establish Routines have the children be responsible for hassle free art experiences is to create Just like in every other aspect ofwashing their boards off and their hands natural boundaries, establish routines, after-school care, establishing routinesby giving them two wet paper towels at organize materials and teach childrenwith art materials helps children know the end of the lesson, one for the board to care for materials. These basic man-what is expected of them. Routines are and one for their hands. <2% agement techniques will help you pro-especially important during set up and Kathleen Bailer has taught art to hun- vide successful art experiences in yourclean up times. dreds of children in after-school programs. before- and after-school program. Art While as a director to the Southern Berk- does not have to be messy. 1. Set up art projects "cafeteria style."shire Youth Associationin Great Displaying materials "cafeteria style"Barrington, MA, she established one of the Create Natural Boundaries sets up an organizational system, helpsfirst independent after-school programs in Natural boundaries will give structurechildren make their own aestheticthe area. Currently, Kathleen provides in- and focus to the art project, which will choices and speeds set up and clean up service workshops to teachers on how to in turn minimize behavorial problems.time. Place each type of material to beuse art materials in the classroom and is the designer of Magic Mudrm (see page 8). 1.Define the work area. Keep all artused for the project on its own tray or in materials off the floor. If art materialsa separate clear plastic shoebox. The are placed on surfaces with definedchildren can then take an empty pie pan Part 2 of this article will appear edges, such as tables, children tend toand collect the materials that he or she work with them more carefully. Whenwishes to use. If the children have leftin the September issue. they are placed on the floor, materialsover scraps after completing their art tend to scatter. If the children need toproject, they can sort these by placing work on the floor to do a large-scale them back in the appropriate container. 0 When the art project is over for the day, project, make "work stations" by tap- Subscriptions: $26.95/12 issues ing off or blocking the area. all you have to do is stack the trays or put the lids on the shoeboxes. Send Inquiries To:School-Age NOTES 2.Define individual workspace. De- P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 2. 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day and not all require adult intervention. but does not stifle their energy. A pro- Reduce Conflict... Homework should always be an option.gram that is too restrictive impedes de- (Continued from front page ) Set up a space for children to be able to velopmental growth, is not necessary and kids get there? Is it because it's easier write or read. It doesn't require one adultmost importantly, is not fun! for the adults to take attendance? Prob- to supervise. When you make your Lastly, a program that is kid centered ably. However, it certainly isn't in the choices, make sure you typically have atwill have much fewer behavioral issues best interest of the children. least one active and one quiet. Choosing than one that is not. Making children wait Let the kids go directly outside orbetween the craft project and playing around until the adults are ready, or until engage in another activity. The adults board games really isn't meeting twoeveryone is quiet, only causes boredom, will just have to find a way to takedifferent needs. Chances are one staffwhich leads to unwanted behaviors. Why attendance that doesn't require chil-person could supervise both so that the put you and your staff through that? Chil- dren to sit quietly and wait. Making other can be with the children who need dren who are busily engaged in activities children wait around unnecessarily begsa more active outlet. of their liking are much less likely to for behavior issues to arise. As I stated earlier, it's easy to spot abecome bored and therefore less likely to program that centers on the children and exhibit unwanted behaviors. one that does not. The chart below shows Take a look at your program. Which is School-age children can,some contrasts of a child vs. staff-cen- it? If you can see that it leans more toward and should, have a lot of saytered program. the staff-centered approach, make some It's easy to see the differences. One is adjustments. It will take some getting use about what their programdriven by adults and the other is trulyto on your part but remember, the pro- looks like each day... driven by the needs of the kids. Thegram is for the kids. bottom line is that unlike preschoolers, Yes, they're noisy, hungry and very, school-age children can, and should, have very busy but, after all, they're school- Snack is another dead giveaway. It's a lot of say about what their program age kids!eft. like fingers on a chalkboard when I see looks like each day and they need mini- Marsha Faryniarz is Senior Director of three staff preparing and serving snack mal adult intervention. They need to be School-Age Programs for the Greater to all of the kids who then go back to given the freedom to act like kids during Burlington YMCA in Burlington VT. their assigned tables to all eat togetherthe afternoon hours. Our job is to struc- (See page 8 for resources to help at 3:45 like the schedule says! What ifture a program that ensures their safety transition to a child-centered program.) they're not hungry then? What if they were starved at 2:45? Why can't they help themselves to snack? Is it easier KID CENTERED STAFF CENTERED for staff to do everything? Of course it Kids flow freely throughout most We all transition together is! Is it really meeting the developmen- of the afternoon. tal and basic needs of the children? No, it is not. Snack should be available Choice time includes You have two choices because immediately when kids come in and a variety of options both kid that's how many adults left out for most of the afternoon. The directed and staff led. we have. children should be involved in both the menu planning and food preparation. Kids eat when they're hungry Kids eat at "snack time" Children can make their own peanut but- ter and jelly sandwiches and can also Activity and snack calendar Activity and snack calendar pour their own juice if you invest in some created with kids. created by adults for kids. pitchers. Again, snack should be such that children are an integral part of the You can hear the kids before you Children are whispering process, not just the consumers. see them. Every child comes with different needs after school. Why should the child who Staff engage actively in a variety Staff observe the children. has a lot of pent-up energy and wants to of activities. run outside have to do the art project? Why does s/he have to wait for one of the Children can easily access equipment Children have to ask a counselor adults? Can't one staff person be outside to get anything they need. and one inside? I'll bet more than one and supplies as needed. child would choose the outside option. Choices should always be available each Kids are responsible for cleaning up. Staff clean up after kids.

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Rock On! a fine powder. To crush, place clay,Tissue Paper Seascape crumbly rock or tiny pebbles in be- Create another collage work of art Collect Rocks Day is September 16.tween several layers of newspaper and Get digging and learn about the secrets, that has a more intentional design to it, O carefully crush into fine powder usinga beautiful seascape. mysteries and treasures that lay right ata small hammer. (Wear safety goggles your feet. Start with a 9" x 12" white poster for this part of the activity). To turn intoboard or a sturdy piece of cardboard, Treasure Bags paint, mix the fine powder with a smallcolored tissue paper, in blues, blue- amount of liquid starch or soap flakes greens and tans, white glue and a brush. Begin collecting your rock "trea-that has been mixed with water. Try sures" by making a rock treasure bag. Mix some glue with a little water in a painting on different surfaces like pa-small bowl. Tear the tissue paper into Punch a hole in each side of a large,per, wood, or cloth material. plastic, zipper freezer bag and attach a long irregular pieces. Brush the poster length of heavy twine. Now you can board with glue and begin placing the Homemade Chalk "water" colored tissue paper, the blues wear the bags over your shoulders so Chalk is another form of limestone. that your hands are free to collect rocks. and blue-greens, over it, one piece at a Here is a recipe to make your owntime. Brush more glue over the papers With the help of a field guide aboutoutside chalk. rocks, classify your treasures into three to make them lay flat. Arrange the Materials needed: powdered tem-pieces so that they overlap. Add "land" categories: igneous (rock that waspera paint, 1 cup water, 3 tablespoons formed when hot, molten materials colored tissue paper, the tans, for an plaster of Paris, and small paper cup. island, etc. Add more blue for a sky. cooled), sedimentary (rock Mix paint, water, and plaster and created by settling par- After drying completely, carefully trim pour into paper cup. Let dry for any ragged edges with scissors. dre ticles), and metamorphic one hour or until (rock that went under a hard. Peel off the change with intense heat cup and begin draw- Cross Tag and/or pressure). ing !ere Cross Tag is a tag game with a twist. All players work together to defeat the Rock Display player who is IT. O Make a rock display case by using First, the player who is IT calls out the tops of shoeboxes. Glue rock the name of one of the players. IT takes samples into place and label. Collage Art off after that player, and all the others September 16,1887 is the birthday ofbegin running around. IT may chase The Acid Test sculptor, graphic artist, painter, andonly the named player unless another writer Hans Arp. He invented a new One group of rocks (limestone) has a player passes between them. Now, IT kind of collage technique where he tore must chase that player, until yet an- particular chemical make-up that re-paper squares and dropped them on a acts with an acid to give off carbon other player passes between IT and the larger sheet of paper where they formed player being chased, and so on. All the dioxide, a gas. If the acid is stronga natural design of chance. He would enough, the rock fizzes when it is players join in to help distract the player then glue them into place as a collage. who is IT. When touched. Try the following experiment: Create your own Muse of Chance 1. Collect an assortment of rocks. 2. aplayeris Collage by tearing pieces of colored tagged, he/she is Put a different rock into separate plasticconstruction paper or a variety of dif- cups. 3. Pour white warm vinegar to the new IT. dle ferent paper into squares or other shapes. cover each rock. 4. Watch closely toPlace a larger sheet of paper on the see which rocks form bubbles and fizz. floor. Stand next to the paper or kneel Some of the rocks fizz more than oth- on a chair above the paper and drop one Byline... ers. Why? torn piece of paper on the larger one onThis month's Activities and IdeasCor- the floor. If it lands on the paper, use Crushed Rock Paint ner pages were written by Pam Russo glue to stick it to the larger paper. of Attleboro, MA. Illustrations by Julie Make prehistoric paint used for caveContinue dropping and gluing paperSorensen of Danville, NH. eJ1D paintings with crushed rock and mod- shapes where they land until satisfied ern materials. Begin with nicely col- with the collage. You can also cover the39 Activity Ideas ored material (such as clay pieces, crum- larger sheet with glue first so the pieces bly rock, or tiny pebbles) and crush into stick as they fall. The minimum number of Activity 941 Ideas in this issue is 39. (2%

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2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204-02051-800-410-8780 www.AftcrSchoolCatalog.com AUGUST 2003 5 ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper approved $422 million, down from the FY Lights On Afterschool! Washington Notes 03 level of $4689 million, the HAC amount. by Charles Pekow Both committees also would level fund at observed October 9th. Charles Pekow is the Washington cor- $155 million National Programs, whereas www.afterschoolalliance.org respondent for SAN. This report was the administration asked for $172 million. written exclusively for SAN readers. And while the administration asked for $100 million for mentoring for children SAC CONFERENCES Congress Keeps 21stCCLC failing or at-risk of failing in school, orIOWA Sept. 19-20,2003 Budget getting into gangs or legal trouble; Sen.ACAnnual ISACA Conference, Des Moines only approved $28 million, and the HouseContact: Terry Clifton, 515-457-5854 Congressissayingnotothe $50 million. In FY 03, the program got $17 administration's call for a 40% cut in the ILLINOIS Sept. 20, 2003 million. ISACCN Annual Conference, Bloomington 21" Century Community Learning Centers Contact: Curtis Peace, 800-649-1766 or (21stCCLC) program. Both the Senate Ap- Other Bills www.isaccn.org propriations Committee (Sen.AC) and the Since the temporary welfare law expired House Appropriations Committee (HAC) WASHINGTON Oct. 2-4, 2003 June 30, Congress passed a three-monthWASACA Conference, Spokane approved appropriations bills for FY 04 extension. Congress failed to reauthorizeContact: 888-419-9300 that include $1 billion for the program. The workfare law, which expired last Septem- Bush Administration had proposed scaling ber and includes the mandatory part ofOHIO Oct. 11, 2003 Ohio Professionals for S-A Children, Columbus back funding from the FY 03 level ofCCDBG. So far this year, the House hasContact: Jennifer Gibson, 440-960-7187 or $993.5 million. passed a reauthorization bill that would addBecky Ketron, 800-340-0600 The administration proposed cutting $200 million/year to CCDBG. But like last funding because an evaluation of the firstyear, the Senate hasn't acted yet. The tem-SOUTH DAKOTA Oct. 10-11, 2003 4th Annual SoDakSACA Conference, Rapid City year of the program showed a lack of posi- porary bill, the Welfare Reform Extension Contact: Billie Jo Bakeberg, 605-717-1220 or tive results. But Sen.AC says wait until we Act of 2003, (H.R. 2350), continues fund-bbakeber @spearfish.kl2.sd.us get more data from subsequent years be- ing for the block grant at current levels fore rushing to judgment. through September. Without it, funding forMISSOVRI Oct. 17-19, 2003 MOSAC 10th Annual Conference, Kansas City Both bills also include $2.1 billion forthe mandatory part of CCDBG would haveContact: Debbie Ervay, 816-415-6789, the discretionary part of the Child Care & dried up. dervay @liberty.k12.mo.us Development Block Grant (CCDBG), an Congress passed the Strengthen 0 increase of $13 million from current year VIRGINIA Oct. 17-18, 2003 AmeriCrops Program Act, another in aVSACC Conference, Richmond funding. Appropriators don't want to in- series of efforts to clean up accountingContact: Elise Pailthorpe, 757-421-4672, crease funding significantly until Congress problems that have plagued the agency [email protected] reauthorizes the block grant. its 10-year existence. The legislation re- ILLINOIS Oct. 25, 2003 quires the Corporation for National & Com- Language also includes the usual ISACCN/SIAEYCE Conference, Carbondale CCDBG earmarks, including $19.12 mil- munity Service (CNCS) to fund grants basedContact: Terry White, 800-232-0908 lion for school-age care and resource & on an estimate of the number of members referral, with $1 million of that earmarked who actually complete service and use theirNEW YORK Oct. 25, 2003 for the Child Care Aware information line. NY SAC Coalition Conference, White Plains education award. In previous years, Con-Contact: Carol Diemer, 914-761-3456 ext. 127, And 4% of funding plus $272 million get gress has had to bail out the agency [email protected] set aside for quality activities. Research, it didn't calculate benefits properly. CNCS demonstration and evaluation get $10 mil- could only enroll 50,000 volunteers thisCALIFORNIA Nov. 6-8, 2003 National Middle School Conference, San Diego lion. year as it overenrolled last year and couldn'tContact: CaISAC, 415-957-9775, Both bills would level fund the Social Ser- fund obligations properly. eflo www.calsac.org vices Block Grant (SSBG) at $1.7 billion, the administration's request. A temporary NORTH CAROLINA Nov. 6-8, 2003 NCSACC Annual Conference, Greensboro law for 2003 that allowed states to transfer Contact: Karen Kestler, 252-747-5831, up to 10% of Temporary Assistance to [email protected] Needy Families (TANF) funding to SSBG expires. So next year, states would only be Subscription Increase YMCA CONFERENCE Nov. 13-16, 2003 YMCA Child Care Conference, Baltimore allowed to transfer up to 4.25% of TANF Don't forget! Beginning next Contact: Barbara Roth, 800-872-9622, money to SSBG. month subscription prices will in- ext. 4693 Committees disagreed on a few mea- crease to $28.95 for U.S., $31.95 sures, however. Sen.AC agreed to the NSACA CONFERENCE February 26-28, 2004 for Canadian, and $33.95 for for- 16th Annual Conference, Tampa FL administration's proposed cut in the Safe & eign subscriptions. Renew your Contact: www.nsacaConference.com, Drug-Free Schools & Communities State subscription now at the lower rate! 800-606-0061 Grant Program, while HAC did not. Sen.AC Let us know about YOUR SAC conference!

6 AUGUST2003 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 3720414051-800-410-8780 www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com .96 ® Printed on Recycled Paper State Governments from that day forward we never had to weighing less than 20 pounds must be in remind Chase to put on his seat belt. In a backward-facing child-passenger re- Getting Serious About fact he became the vocal advocate for straint system in the rear seat. Booster Seats seat belt use, often not letting us start the Children one to three years old and In the words of Tennessee state legisla- car before making sure everyone was weighing 20 pounds or more have to be in tor Rob Briley, "...even though the [car] safely buckled in. a child safety seat in a face forward seat-belt system is adjustable, it is not Hopefully it won't take such a serious position but in the rear seat. real-life example to help your school-age totally adjustable to fit the size of a child. Children 4-8 years old and less than child understand the need for seatbelts They are simply made for adults." 5-feet tall have to be in a belt-positioning and booster seats. Unlike toddlers, who Armed with this information and un- squirm, whine and complain about being booster seat in the rear seat. derstanding, more and more states are trapped in the confines of the car seat and The law recommends but doesn't passing laws requiring that children aswho always seem to find a way out, the require that children 9-13 years old or old as the age of 8 be required to sit in aschool-age child has moved into "con- any child 5 feet tall or taller use the seat- restraint device while traveling in a car orcrete operations," a stage in which hebelt system in the rear seat. van. understands and takes very seriously It used to be that children could "gradu- safety issues. This is a period when chil- ate" from child car seats to sitting in dren worry about their parents' and theirThese Websites Can Help regular seats with only seatbelts to pro- own safety and know that serious acci- Don't know where to start? The websites tect them. Now new research is showing dents could lead to death and dismem- listed below offer valuable informaton that children suffer more injuries, espe-berment. They also are "rule-bound," on Child Safety laws, what kind of seats cially neck and spine injuries, if they are guided by the laws of the land. If they to look for, and more. As well, you can not in a booster car seat that allows theknow that there is a law requiring they sit simply type in "car safety seats" into seatbelts to adjust to their body. in a booster car seat, they'll likely be Google or other Internet search engines State Farm Insurance funded a study hounding you to go out to the local Wal- and a number of entries are available for conducted by Children's Hospital of Phila- Mart to pick out a seat! finding the best booster seat for your delphia in which it was determined that So while it may not be the coolest thing child: children ages 4-7 in belt-positioning in the world to have to sit in a "baby" seat booster seats had no injuries to the abdo- when you're eight years old, if the laws The National Highway Traffic Safety men, neck, spine, back or lower limbs,are explained to your child, he knowsAdministration has a website with lots of while children in seat belts alone hadthat everyone is supposed to obey the information on child passenger safety, injuries to all areas of the body. law, and he under- including links to individual state con- As a result of these studies, 19 states stands the potential tacts so you can determine what your disasterous conse- have passed laws requiring older chil- state laws are. Go to: dren to be in booster seats. quences of not And apparently the car seat manufac-obeying the law, turers are seeing a new market and at- not only will he co- www.nhtsa.org operate, but he'll be tempting to come up with designs that are on a campaign to "cool" so that older children will be more make sure all of his then click on theChild Passenger willing to sit in the seats. friends obey the Safety link. rules too. &re School-Age Children Can The American Academy of Pediatrics also has information specifically for fami- Understand Need for Tennessee Has One of lies. Go to: Safety the Toughest Laws by Joyce Jackson, Managing Editor Tennessee was one of the first states to www.aap.org When he was seven years old, my sonpass a law requiring older children to be Chase was involved in a serious car acci- in booster seats until age 8. And it's also dent with his father. Their car was rammed one of the most comprhensive laws, with Under the "What's New" column on the hard from behind causing them to flipparents facing $50 fines if stopped and home page click on "Car Safety Seats: over and finding themselves danglingtheir children aren't in proper restraints. A Guide for Families - 2003." upside down, the seatbelts they were The proposal sent to Governor Phil wearing being the only thing protecting Bredesen for signing includes the fol- them. Remarkably, they were able to Programs may reprint this page as a crawl out of a car window and neither lowing: handout for parents. sustained any serious injuries. However, Children under 1year of age or Nashvilic,,. N 37204-02051-80?-,441-8780www.AfterSchoolCatalog.com © 2003 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 AUGUST 20037 ® Printed on Recycled Paper cl )C5 PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204-0205 PERIODICALS August 2003 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 0

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