Curriculum development should follow the state standard as put forth by PSAYDN.
Activities
All curricula should engage children and youth in the following types of activities:
- Activities which are intentionally designed, are age-appropriate, develop skills, promote learning, and foster positive youth development
- Activities which contain varied content, learning strategies and combine different academic, recreational, and cultural elements
- Activities which are youth-centered, are responsive to youth interests, and actively involve youth in program development, planning, and implementation
- Activities which promote understanding and respect for the youth’s and others’ cultures
What is Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network?
The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network promotes sustainable, high-quality, out-of-school time youth development programs through advocacy and capacity building to enhance the welfare of Pennsylvania’s children, youth and families. PSAYDN’s mission is that all children and youth deserve access to high-quality, out-of-school time programs that promote positive youth development and support the successful transition to adulthood.
Some Additional Resources for New Curriculum Ideas and Opportunities
- WQED Education Department (.docx)
- iKnowthat.com - A comprehensive online and activities curriculum. It will enhance collaborations in learning between Afterschool providers, teachers, and parents.
- Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK - SPARK (Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids!) is a nationally recognized Afterschool curriculum that provides quality recreational experiences for children and free training, support and equipment to qualifying organizations.
- Scholastic Afterschool Learning - Reading success is at the heart of Scholastic products, instruction, and services that all have a common goal: to help students develop literacy skills that will improve student achievement. You will find everything from engaging book collections and read-aloud plays to multimedia learning tools and project-based activities.
- Tickets For Kids - Tickets for Kids® Charities (TFK) creates opportunities for underprivileged children to experience arts, cultural, educational, sporting, and family entertainment events and activities in their communities nationwide. Tickets for Kids Charities receives tickets and then donates them to children served by hundreds of non-profit social service agencies and community groups that chaperone the children and their families to the events.
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GOFAR - Go Out for a Run is a 10-week comprehensive fitness program initiated to help combat childhood obesity and is a….
â—¦501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
â—¦Designed for children of all abilities
â—¦Program to promote healthy eating habits and good character
â—¦Flexible program that can be offered in the classroom, during a summer camp, or as an after- school program
â—¦Fun way for adults to serve as positive role models
â—¦Curriculum that teaches children -- and adults -- how to set goals, reach goals and successfully and safely complete a 5K run or walk/run
â—¦Great way to have fun and meet friends! - Drama Notebook - Drama Notebook includes nearly a thousand pages of exciting, imaginative drama activities for the classroom. The lesson plans in this site are designed to comply with National Arts Standards while giving children a positive experience of performing. For ages 5-13 and up, kids will love creating their own original skits and playing games that are an instant hit!
- Flowcabulary - Flocabulary creates hip-hop music and curricular materials to teach academic content in grades K-12. We strongly believe that a motivated student is a more successful student. We strive to not only boost test scores, but also to foster a love of learning in every child who uses our programs. We believe academic programs can be both rigorous and engaging for students of all backgrounds. Our programs are proven to increase motivation and academic achievement. They are currently being used in more than 15,000 schools nationwide.
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Youth4Youth - The Youth4Youth Program and Ultimate Leadership Training develops leadership and success skills in youth, empowering them to create solutions and make a difference in their school building, community and beyond. Character Education, leadership development and anti-bullying programming all in one. And the best part...it's student driven and designed to be self-sustaining!
