Great afterschool programs and spaces that wow! - Linda Armstrong

Create a high quality school-age program that is developmentally appropriate and filled with stimulating experiences. Colourful photographs and ideas reflecting the authors' visits to a variety of school-age programs, along with questionnaires and worksheets, provide inspiration and guidance as you plan a dynamic environment where children will enjoy their time. Whether your program operates before or after school, on non-school days, during the summer, or overnight, this book will help you think about your space in new ways. As you create a more engaging program, you will be encouraged to consider the

• Temporal environment: schedules, routines, rules, and learning opportunities that meet children's needs


• Interpersonal environment: the relationships and social interactions of children, staff, families, and the greater community


• Physical environment: the indoor and outdoor setting, furnishings, and architectural elements of lighting, colour, and physical layout of the space