Uno Activity. Red Star jumps (jump as high as you can spread your arms and legs and at the top of your lungs yell I m a star)

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1 Uno Activity Red Star jumps (jump as high as you can spread your arms and legs and at the top of your lungs yell I m a star) Yellow Jumping Jacks Green Bunny hops Blue High Knees P2 Skip = skip your turn PPolicy Wild card Choice of the above or create your own activity Draw two = two times multiplier of the previous card, Reverse = reverse the order, Draw four = four times multiplier of previous card, 0 = 10 of the activity,

2 Road Map to Intentional Programming Getting from here to there

3 Show of hands How many have New staff each year?

4 Traveling to New Places Where are you going? Have you ever told someone how to get somewhere they ve never been? Given directions? What do they need to know? Address? Cross-streets? Neighborhood or part of town? Time or distance from your house/current location? Multiple routes? Short cuts?

5 Clear Directions Part-timers, seasonal positions transitory work force Never been there and need clear directions on how/where to go where we want to go is intentional programming Because of high staff turnover, clear directions are need all the time

6 Staff need clear directions if they are to get to where they are supposed to go

Schedules are the Backbone Intentional programing is the place we all want to arrive Ensuring that every moment of the day, when children are in a program, they are

7 Schedules are the Backbone Intentional programing is the place we all want to arrive Ensuring that every moment of the day, when children are in a program, they are intentionally engaged in a creative, learning, thoughtful, and meaningful activity Time with Children Afterschool Programs 3hrs Summer Day Camps 8hrs Damage Control High Quality Programming

8 Key elements of Intentional Program Schedules Clarity, clarity, clarity The key road signs to direct staff are: Time Activity Location Materials Role/Responsibilities

9 Time What time do activities start and stop Make sure to build in some transition times 2 for 1 Principle

10 Activity What is the name of the specific activity and where does it fit within your broader schedule of programming For instance, for enrichment opportunities, you need to indicate enrichment, as well as, the name of the enrichment activity, such as Go Green: Engineering Recycled Racers (source: If there are certain activities that happen weekly or daily you may want to indicate that at the top of your schedule For example: STEM worksheets will be handed out when children finish their homework every day or Nutrition education will be delivered during snack on Tuesdays

11 Location The name of the room, outdoor space where the activity will occur It s not enough to indicate classroom or outside Clearly indicate a room number or specific location outdoors where the activity will occur

12 Materials What do staff need to complete the activity? For enrichment, do staff need pencils, paper, and other materials? For physical activities, is there specific equipment required, like cones and balls?

13 Staff role/responsibility Indicate which staff or staffers are in charge of Leading the activity and who s in charge of Setting up the activity

14 Typical Schedule

17 Key Elements of Schedules Time Activity Location Materials Role/Responsibilities

18 Tricks of the trade squeezing the last drop of activity out of your schedule Release kids that are done with homework to play Instant activity to get out the wiggles Massed vs. Distributed activity sneak activity in where you can Choice is great but must have physical activity only times

19 Tricks of the trade squeezing the last drop of activity out of your schedule Follow the LET US Play Principles Provide a safe space for girls to be active MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!

20 Take Aways 1. Staff need and desire clear direction 2. Quality schedules are the backbone of quality ASP programing 3. Quality schedules include: Time, Activity, Location, Materials, Role/Responsibilities

21 Signature Moves Listen for the body part Write your signature with that body part

22 Schedule templates

23 Thank you Questions?

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Take it to the Bank Brownies Program Money Manager Schedule of Activities Activity 1 20 minutes Activity 2 20 minutes Activity 3 20 minutes Painting Remaining time (approx. 30 minutes) Activity 1 Wants