Reason for Choice: This is a web download poster that can be blown up. It is full with great illustrations for parents to see. It helps parents to understand and become actively involved with their children’s development. It describes the importance of out-of-school-time programs. Parents become more aware of what the programs offer.
Use: This resource can be used as a poster in daycares, local community centers, middle schools and elementary schools. It can also be used as a separate handout to give parents individually. Message: Parents can register and sign up for their children to be involved members of this program. This is for parents, especially who work full time and need a place for their children to be supervised at all times. The Out-of-school-time programs provide school aged children (6-12) with quality programs before and after school, during holidays and in the summer. These programs create a safe, healthy and stimulating environment: develop social and emotional skills, increase physical activity, improve school performance and reduce risky behaviors.