Goals and Objectives
The student will learn
# Characteristics and needs of school-age children
# The elements of high -quality after-school programs that meet children's needs, including the use of space, involving children in planning, the relationship between adults and children, the adults' attitude
# Strategies to help children, especially school-agers, deal with cliques, bullying, disagreements, and fights
# Age-appropriate games and activities to encourage cooperation among children