🌟🌟On Wednesday, three students took it upon themselves to walk around the playground, field, and parking lot picking up trash. I was so impressed by this that I wanted to reward them! So I gave them each certificates and a special treat bag of their favorite candy. One student wasn’t at afterschool yesterday, so she will get her reward today … Read More
STEAM – Art & Science – Chromatography – a method using mixed substances t
STEAM – Art & Science – Chromatography – a method using mixed substances that depends on the speed at which they move through special media, or chemical substances. It consists of a stationary phase (a solid) and a mobile phase (a liquid or a gas). It also makes a really awesome gift! Source
We had a wonderful night of family fun at our EPIC Art Gallery and Parent Night!
We had a wonderful night of family fun at our EPIC Art Gallery and Parent Night! Thank you so much to the families that came to see the incredible art work our students created. Your family paper collage projects were spectacular! We are looking forward to next year already! #EPICAfterschoolTN #STEAM Source
Conversation Tools
“OMG Awkward!” – the natural response from teens AND parents when having uncomfortable conversations with one another. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be! Access this toolkit for having difficult conversations. https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/resources-and-training/for-families/conversation-tools/index.html #UTExtensionAfterschool #EVSAfterschoolTN Conversation Tools Source
A special thank you to Sarah Bates King for sharing her knowledge and skills and
A special thank you to Sarah Bates King for sharing her knowledge and skills and teaching us some yoga today at RISE. #RISEAfterschoolTN Source
Thank you all for attending our Painting Party/Family Night! It was so much fun
Thank you all for attending our Painting Party/Family Night! It was so much fun spending the afternoon with you! #UTExtensionAfterschool #ENGAGEAfterschoolTN Source
STEAM – Engineering Our Jellybean Engineers got to kick it up a bit. Challen
STEAM – Engineering Our Jellybean Engineers got to kick it up a bit. Challenge – Make a tower 3 feet tall or a bridge 3 feet long. Source
I’m sorry Elk Valley didn’t win at the 4-H County Clover Bowl last night, but it
I’m sorry Elk Valley didn’t win at the 4-H County Clover Bowl last night, but it was great seeing them there! 🙂 Source
ENGAGE is excited to have parents visit and paint with us tomorrow night! We hav
ENGAGE is excited to have parents visit and paint with us tomorrow night! We have lots of food (the kids will be preparing it during the earlier part of the afternoon) and have our canvases prepped and ready. Can’t wait to see you all there! #UTExtensionAfterschool #ENGAGEAfterschoolTN Source