Out-of-school time (OST) learning can take many forms - from teacher-led programs designed to improve academic performance to multipurpose enrichment activities like clubs and sports. What all OST education efforts share is the wide range of benefits to learners who engage with academic and social activities when school is not in session. 

As elementary educators, you know the importance of being prepared, especially as you prepare to teach STEM. To help you get ready for the coming school year, we’ve gathered our top quick tips for teachers returning to the classroom.

 Research has shown that direct family involvement in learning has a significant impact on a student's academic achievement and future goals. That’s why we’ve created EiE Families! Designed for families with kids ages 4 to 11, our new online experience includes at-home and on-the-go activities to support learning wherever you are. Improved accessibility features on the site like interactive read-alouds, animations, and more make learning more engaging, and fun. EiE Families also offers detailed instructions to support educators in hosting their own community STEM event. 

It’s Great Outdoors Month! To inspire students to connect with the world around us, we’ve compiled some of our favorite hands-on STEM resources that encourage students to love the great outdoors and learn about environmental and animal conservation, climate change and more. 

Now’s the time to start thinking about summer, and summer learning! Get ready for the summer with activities for out-of-school and at-home STEM learning.