Educational Resources
 Did you know that October 26th is Lights On Afterschool day? Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. Let’s celebrate together! You can hold an event, advocate, hold a social media campaign, talk with your community, or simply post flyers around. Whatever you decide to do, we applaud your efforts in supporting afterschool! Register your event with Afterschool Alliance today and receive a free event starter kit. |
 Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star – Greater Houston (BBBS) in partnership with the Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) is hosting National Night Out Youth Edition on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 5:30pm-8pm. Families from the surrounding community are invited to enjoy food, fun, games, raffles and prizes. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and is a fun way to meet friends as we all work together to build a safe community. The event is FREE and open to the public. BBBS would like to invite your organization to invite your families, and also to participate for free as a Vendor at the event where you may share information about your programs with participating families. If you would like to be a vendor, please register using the link below (There is no cost to participate.) Each Vendor will be provided an 8’x8’ space to set up. You would be responsible for providing your own table(s), chair(s), canopy/covering, signage, handouts, etc. The event will take place in the parking lot at 1101 Washington Avenue, near downtown Houston 77002, just west of the Big Brothers Big Sisters building at 1003 Washington Ave. Vendors may arrive at 4:30pm to begin set-up. BBBS is estimating that about 200+ youths and families will attend. If you have any questions, please contact Janis Doty at jdoty@bbbstx.org or at 281-531-8819. |
 Join the Girls Who Code ⤵️ Back-to-School Giveaway! 🛍️ Apply to ➡️ start a free Club in September 2023 to enter to win a Girls Who Code Club prize pack 🎁 featuring swag for Club members, Raspberry Pi hardware, and a virtual guest speaker from a Girls Who Code corporate partner! ENTER TO WIN ————————————————————— Join Girls Who Code live on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 21st, at 3:30 p.m. PT/ 6:30 p.m. ET. This is your one-stop chance to:👇 ✅ Learn how to start a free Club and inspire 3rd-12th grade coders. 💬 Hear from GWC leadership and our corporate partner, Dell Technologies. 🔓 Unlock a year of innovative learning with GWC’s exclusive AI resources. ✨ Plus, reserve your seat for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. RESERVE MY SEAT! |
 Join the Forest Brook community, Good Reason Houston, and community partners for “Super Saturday September!” It will be a fun filled day of: Food, Free Haircuts, DJ, Game Truck, Gift Card Giveaways, Yoga, Line Dancing, Giveaways. Plus NES School Information, and MUCH MORE! COST: FREE! RSVP TODAY! When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 – 10:30 am-2:30 pm Where: Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Rd. Houston, TX 77016 Questions: Principal Lewis (alicia.gobertlewis@houstonisd.org); Jamaur Barnes -Good Reason Houston (jamaur@goodreasonhouston.org) If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Jamaur Barnes. |
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 Date and Time Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum Topic Areas Sept. 19th 10:00-11:00 AM PST MusicMath: Unexpected Math, Creating Rhythms, and Making Rhythm Patterns Create musical patterns, then repeat the patterns and think about how to represent the patterns using words, pictures, and symbols. October 17th 10:00-11:00 AM PST MusicMath: Composing Music (with Math!) Experiment with repeating patterns and create new arrangements using similar sounds in different sequences. Nov. 14th 10:00-11:00 AM PST MusicMath: Discovering Music Fractions Identify and represent parts of fractions using music and explore combinations and permutations, or ways of creating variety while still using the same elements. Dec. 12th 10:00-11:00 AM PST MusicMath: Orchestration Use fractions to create musical compositions, then perform the compositions using found instruments (pans, boxes, pencils, whistles). Create new combinations and permutations for the music fractions. Note: Each webinar will include strategies to support a positive Math Identity (e.g., role models, career connections, family connections, literacy connections). Previous Training Recordings: April, May, June Register for each individual training session here! |
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| If you have youth/families who may need support this holiday season, please share so they can submit an application. |
 Get yo Power Skills on at Innovation Station! Designed for ages 9-13, this adventure explores what power skills are and how they show up across innovative fields. Featuring Nasa Expert and Role Model, Paige Graff, youth will align skills, contrast Nasa Career options, and ignite creativity with hands-on activities and exercises. Each attendee will receive an X-S.T.R.E.A.M Learning Kit and lunch will be served. Sign up using the “Let’s Connect” form linked below. (Please note “Innovation Station RSVP” in the open field on the form to secure your spot. ) Questions, contact us at 281-662-4185 or via email at inquiries@imagiread.com. |
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- Lights on Afterschool 2023
- National Night Out Youth Edition
- Today’s Youth – Effective Study Skills 101
- Girls Who Code Giveaway Alert
- Super Saturday September Community Day
- Disaster Literacy 101
- Self-Care September
- Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum Training
- Houston’s Children’s Charity Annual Toy Distribution
- Imagiread Innovation Station