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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2023 Impact Report
Creating Impact Across the State South Dakota Afterschool Network has seen a great deal of change over the last year. With change has come growth, opportunity and success. Take a moment to celebrate with us the success we have found throughout the year and let us...
Activities & Resources for Programs – November
Activities Activities Code.org's Free CS curriculum - Free, flexible, and fun curriculum for every grade level (elementary, middle, and high school), includes lesson plans, videos, slides, assessments, and programming tools. Hour of Code Activities - A collection of...
Training and Professional Development – November
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES NASA Event In partnership with NASA's Office of STEM Engagement, we are kicking off the MONTHLY Surprisingly STEM career awareness series that includes: pre-recorded career episodes (5 minutes long), Associated STEAM Activities, and...
Native American Heritage Month Resources
November is Native American Heritage Month. Explore some of the curriculum and resources listed below to honor, celebrate and experience the rich Indigenous history shared in our state and across the country. Resources from PBS Learning Media and SDPB Education The...
Spooky Science Activities 2.0
Gather your mad scientists, your ghouls and goblins for some spooky (and not so spooky) science activities. We have added to our curated list of fun for all ages that celebrates for the season! Check out these science themed activities: Shadow Puppets use the science...
Training and Professional Development – October
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES October Fireside Chat: Exploring QRIS & the Pilot Program Thursday, October 26th at 1:30pm CST ____________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES Genomics Career Awareness Interest Last year, the...
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