The kids arrive between 3:30 and 4pm
They have a nutritious snack - we offer at least 2 components, for example a cheese stick and a piece of fruit, and we try to keep the snacks fresh food!
Then we have academic support from 4:30 to 5pm. During this time the kids either do homework from school or participate in another activity like reading, math games, color by numbers (that's really popular right now!) - something that stimulates their brains. That is a really good way for us to meet kids where they are at in regard to their needs.
From 5 to 5:30pm is our planned activity centered around social-emotional learning, self growth, moving our bodies, art & design, or music.
At 5:30pm we all sit down together to eat a homecooked, nutritious dinner. The kids love to help cook and plan the meals!
Once a week we go through our reward system and give our special prizes that have been earned throughout the week.
The kids go home at 6pm and the adults stay to recap and plan for the next day!
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