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Namaste @ the Club

Let's face it...all of our kiddos can have trouble managing emotions and stress. With the things our members face on a regular basis,...

Observe This!

Oftentimes, a necessary part of our jobs is to observe and/or review our staff members or programs. Finding easy to understand, targeted...

Junior Staff

I love the Junior Staff program. I think, if run well, this program can be incredibly impactful. Here are some tips and tricks I have...

Engineering Week

Hello everyone! Long time, no post! I have been so blessed over the past couple of months. I got a promotion and work has been so...

Get Some Class(room management techniques)

I taught high school for three years. One of my most memorable experiences was my first day of school. Just like a child, I was filled...

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Brandy and I love all things after-school. I am a Springfield, Missouri native and have spent the majority of my life working with children. As a former teacher and current Director of Programs and Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Club, I have found that some of these ideas and programs are effective in a variety of child care settings. Alternatively, some ideas and programs fail and it is important to write about those as well. So this blog is a way to achieve my life goal: to make the world a better place for kids. Also, I cropped this picture and I am smiling in it so you know you can trust me! Ok, love you bye!