What has your experience been in afterschool lesson planning? What successes and challenges have you faced along the way? by OregonASK Training

Afterschool Planning

2023-09-17 20:43:20 UTC

I have found that the challenge I frequently encounter in lesson planning is our large range of age for our students. It can be difficult to plan a project that kids from kindergarten to fifth grade will be engaged with.

Experience with after school planning

2024-08-28 17:31:37 UTC

As has been stated before the biggest challenge is finding an activity that 1. ) the kids haven't done before and 2.) something that they find interesting.

2024-10-11 15:37:07 UTC

I have planned crafts and activities. The students really enjoy doing crafts. I find crafts on pinterest.

2024-10-11 15:38:25 UTC

I have limited prep time and we have a budget each month for supplies.

Afterschool Planning

2024-10-11 15:41:27 UTC

The biggest challenge I have experienced in Afterschool is setting a strong foundation, activities and space where students can still respect the teachers and environment just like the would in day school.

having such a small budget to where you have to save and let it roll over over a few months in order to have enough supplies for one or two projects.

2024-10-11 17:41:33 UTC

2025-11-21 19:11:23 UTC

I have been planning K-2 and occasionally K-5 lessons for several years now. Knowing the group's personalities, interests, and skill levels are important to planning successful activities. I consider their ability to do a project, the opportunity to learn new skills, how much help each child may need, and whether the activity would be appealing AND engaging. It's hard to balance all of these things. I find that arts and crafts projects are the best option in most cases. I use Pinterest for inspiration and browse various activity sites I've found through Pinterest. With K-1, even easy art activities can be challenging, but they're a good opportunity for them to practice fine motor skills. It's also challenging to mitigate disappoint when doing the "basics" if the older groups get to do more ambitious projects.

After School Programing

2025-11-29 01:59:58 UTC

I get some of my best ideas from the children that I work with. Of course, I often have to fine tune the suggested plans, but the children, often enjoy being part of the creative process.