by Sarah Stein | Mar 12, 2025 | Adult Skills, Social Emotional Learning
The foundation of any out-of-school time program isn’t just about nurturing relationships with the kids you work with, but also the relationships you build with the people around you. Whether you’re the manager or director of a group, or just want to build up your...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 6, 2025 | Responsible Decision-Making
Every day, we face moments that require us to make choices. Some choices might seem small, like whether to share a toy or help a friend, while others might feel bigger, like deciding how to handle a challenging situation. The wonderful thing about choices is that we...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 4, 2025 | Adult Skills, Responsible Decision-Making
When working with young people, the decisions we make carry significant weight. They can shape program outcomes, influence youth development, and either strengthen or undermine our organizational culture. By implementing a structured approach to decision-making,...
by Sarah Stein | Mar 3, 2025 | News & Announcements, Social Emotional Learning
When Alan, a fifth-grader in our afterschool program, started reminding students to be kind and caring, we knew something remarkable was happening. He would say “Do you hear your Wings Leaders talk to you like that? So we should not talk to our teammates like that....
by Sarah Stein | Feb 11, 2025 | Relationship Skills
Understanding and appreciating unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds is essential for creating a supportive classroom environment where everyone feels valued. When students develop social awareness, they learn to recognize similarities they share with...
