Afterschool Matters in South Dakota
Afterschool Matters in South Dakota
State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.
Reserve a Think, Make, Create Mobile Lab
FREE Resource for Programs
These trailers are filled with high-quality, hands-on STEM activities with easy to follow instructions and all the materials necessary to engage kids. Â
Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!
State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.
Reserve a Think, Make Create Mobile Lab
FREE Resource for ProgramsÂ
These trailers are filled with high-quality, hands-on STEM activties with easy to follow instructions and all the materials necessary to engage kids.Â
Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!
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Pi Day Activities
It's Pi Day! A day dedicated to the number 3.141592653589793238462643. Take time to celebrate with these pi-themed activities perfect for any day of the year. Fractions are a Piece of Cake: Explore fractions with paper plate...
Training and Professional Development – March
Professional Development ACRES Training Cohort: Asking Purposeful Questions Mondays: 3/14/2023, 3/28/2023, 4/11/2023 10:00 am-12:00 pm EST/ 7:00-9:00 am PST Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and...
Activities & Resources for Programs – March
Activities Looking for a sequence of activities you can implement in your afterschool program today? Say goodbye to googling or searching on Pinterest. Use the following activities in sequence to support youth in building an engineering mindset. Civil Engineering:...
DOE OST Expansion Grants
Out-of-School Time (OST) Expansion Grants Visit Website Existing out-of-school time programs in South Dakota have the opportunity to apply for $50,000 to $200,000 grants to expand their existing programs. Applicants must be local education agencies (LEA), educational...
Read Across America: South Dakota Addition
Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association, March 2nd was designated Read Across America Day. This large celebration kicks off National Reading Month and focuses on motivating children and teens to read. Motivating kids to read means providing a variety of...
Activities & Resources for Programs – February
Activities Looking for a sequence of activities you can implement in your afterschool program today? Say goodbye to googling or searching on Pinterest. Use the following activities in sequence to support youth in building an engineering mindset. Note: The following...
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