ES/MS Countdown by Briana Robles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12 en-us 2025-01-17 15:51:04 UTC 2025-02-10 20:53:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media4.giphy.com/media/J1YFTAeTT3UAxnl6Bx/giphy.gif brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295096333 Countdown is the Academic and Homework Assistance period of our programs. Countdown directly supports Continuous Quality Improvement Point of Service Quality Standards Safe and Supportive Environment, Active and Engaged Learning, Skill Building, and Healthy Choices and Behaviors. During this time Program Leaders are responsible for:


• Creating a space where students can successfully work on their homework.

• Providing academic after-homework activities for students to engage in when they finish homework.

• Providing academic activities in case students do not have homework.


Here are some resources to make Countdown successful in your programs!

]]> 2025-01-17 16:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295096333 Why do we do Countdown? brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295102674 In most of our schools, we are required to run at least 45 minutes of academic and homework assistance to fulfill the After-School Education and Safety grant. As an organization, Academic and Homework Assistance is a pillar of our programs that lays foundation for staff and supports the academic growth of our All-Star students.

]]> 2025-01-17 16:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295102674 Caddies are your best friend! ✏️ brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104453 Always have a vessel to put materials in. Anything and everything the students might need for homework, some of those items might be:

• Pencils, Pens

• Crayons, Makers, Colored Pencils

• Scissors

• Glue

]]> 2025-01-17 16:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104453 For students who do not have paper homework 🔌 brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104530 Always have an outlet and chargers handy!

]]> 2025-01-17 16:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104530 Chromebook Chargers 🔌 brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104640 Purchase 2-5 for program to loan out to students who don't have one! Label them and keep them plugged into the outlet so they don't go missing.

]]> 2025-01-17 16:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104640 Noise cancelling headphones for focus 🎧 brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104765 Teen Center provides a space for homework support and enrichment. Some students work best in a quiet environment, consider purchasing some noise cancelling headphones the students can wear in case it gets too noisy. Give your students the tools to succeed!

]]> 2025-01-17 16:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295104765 Resources for students 📝 brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295105507 We know that students are still struggling with learning loss, and sometimes they need a visual aid to help them out. Consider laminating these resources or putting resources like this in sheet protectors to keep around the area. Make sure to collect them back as to not create waste and be sustainable!

]]> 2025-01-17 16:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295105507 Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocabulary Builder 📖 brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295105648 Additional resources that students might need for their English/Language Arts class.

]]> 2025-01-17 16:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295105648 Seating Charts brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295113202 Using a seating chart during Countdown will prove to be successful if you are consistent with it. Providing structure through seating will diminish distraction and disruption. Seating charts are highly recommended for Elementary and Middle school students.

]]> 2025-01-17 16:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295113202 Ambience for the Classroom brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295145750 If you have projectors or smart boards available to you, consider utilizing YouTube ambience videos to help students regulate their voice levels. There are many different ones on YouTube, here are some personal favorites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjqEXBmBTO8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJf72mokEng

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhDwjnYZiCo


Please remember to mindful of ads that might come up when using this resource.

]]> 2025-01-17 17:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295145750 BouncyBalls.org brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295148265 This tool can be used in an Elementary or Middle school setting to help monitor voice levels. You can change the multi-colored bouncy balls to emojis, bubbles, numbers, and more!

]]> 2025-01-17 17:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295148265 Play Factile brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295151200 How to play: In a group


Play Factile is a super cute version of Jeopardy that you can play with students. Students can play in teams, choose a character, and Program Leaders can add their points under the character. There are pre-made games, however if you create a free account you can create up to 3 games yourself.

]]> 2025-01-17 17:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295151200 Blooket brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295154698 How to play: In a group

Blooket is very similar to Kahoot however it's leveled up. In Blooket, you can choose a certain set of questions but you will have different game modes available to play. You will need to create an account to access the games.


Pro tip: Students love to play CryptoHack game mode!

]]> 2025-01-17 17:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295154698 Kahoot brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295156453 How to play: In a group


A classic classroom engagement tool. Kahoot set the tone for so many disguised learning games! You will have to create an account to create or access games.

]]> 2025-01-17 17:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295156453 Wordshake + Boggle brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295166336 How to play: In a group or solo

Wordshake is a game where students have to find words in a maze of letters. The more words they find, the more points they get!

]]> 2025-01-17 17:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295166336 Wordle brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295168471 How to play: In a group or Solo

Wordle is a fun game that students can play individually or as a group. Find the letters that make the word of the day!

]]> 2025-01-17 17:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295168471 SCRATCH brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295260703 How to play: Solo

SCRATCH is a free coding website that can be used during Countdown to support STEM learning. Students will need to create an account to work on projects however they can work on day projects without creating an account.

]]> 2025-01-17 19:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295260703 Code.org brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295276159 2025-01-17 19:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295276159 Typing.com brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278037 2025-01-17 19:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278037 Snowball Stories brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278831 2025-01-17 19:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278831 Book Nooks brianarobles https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278913 2025-01-17 19:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3295278913 Pizza Fractions zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307469046 Do your students want to cook some pizza? Teach them about fractions first. You can take this activity and run with it. You can have them work on a worksheet before. You can also use paper plates and have them learn and practice their math skills BEFORE they make their pizzas.

]]> 2025-01-28 18:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307469046 Geography - Building maps zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307482976 What country do you want visit? What do they know about and can they do a 3D print of their country? See Australia aboce as an example.

]]> 2025-01-28 18:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307482976 zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307484497 2025-01-28 18:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3307484497 Stress ball zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3313995074 Are your students stress over a exam or are finals week coming up? DIY a stress ball to help them ease the stress that comes with stress.

]]> 2025-02-03 17:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3313995074 Invisible Ink zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3323190083 This is just one way to make invisible ink. This is a great way to incorporate vocab word and make it fun for the students!

]]> 2025-02-10 20:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3323190083 Robotic hand zitlaliclomeli2_ https://padlet.com/asaslaprogramteam/2y5wnu6ot0to4i12/wish/3323193019 Encourage students to get creative and build their own robotic hand. During countdown you can have them use their motor skills to build and even incorporate some anatomy when it comes to the bones in our hand.

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