Why You Should List Your Program on Blueprint4

Sep 12, 2024 | Latest News, Resources

Are you a camp or out-of-school program provider in St. Louis? You should list your camp on Blueprint4! The process is simple and you’ll get connected to more kids and families in the St. Louis region than ever before! Let’s walk through some of the main benefits of...

Cultural Responsiveness

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

Characteristics of Culturally Responsive Teaching According to Brown University Positive perspectives on parents and families Communication of high expectations Learning within the context of culture Student-centered instruction Culturally mediated instruction...

Social Justice

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

Social justice education empowers students to create change in the world. It focuses on a student’s ability to recognize inequalities and work against them. Social justice education asks students to consider the following questions (from The Resilient Educator):...

Arts Integration

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

Art Integration in School: Why it’s important The Top 10 Education Art Activities for Preschoolers 11 Classic Summer Camp Crafts for Kids 21 STEAM Projects for Learning All Summer Long 58 Summer Art Camp Ideas here is a big collection of ideas to get kids...

Technology and Virtual Learning

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

The pandemic caused drastic changes to the way we educate and connect with one another. One of the most prominent changes to the education system was the integration of virtual learning. Virtual learning during COVID brought to light how important technology will...

Literacy

Jan 30, 2023 | Resources

Articles and Resources Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books: A resource created by social justice books to help educators and childcare providers select books that are culturally aware and teach children to be anti-bias and anti-racist. How to Create a...