EP 54: Planning a Great Summer Program during the COVID-19 pandemic

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on planning a great summer program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest, Kristin Miller, is a professional curriculum writer, developer, and self-publisher of the eTeachingMe online early childhood (ages 1 to 5) curriculum for parents and educators. This episode, you will learn more about:

• Important factors adults should consider when looking for a summer program for youth
• Best times for out-of-school time professionals to start planning summer programs and new adjustments to make for COVID-19
• Essential components of a good summer program
• Special considerations when adding virtual activities in conjunction with in-person activities for summer programs
• Unique adaptations of equipment or supplies in summer and how afterschool professionals can make those adjustments
• Accessible resources for summer programs that help ensure a safe and healthy environment for campers

Guest

Kristin has over 17 years of professional and direct experience in early education, including classroom teaching, tutoring, presenting workshops as an adult trainer, & administrative experience. She is a professional curriculum writer, developer, and self-publisher of the eTeachingMe online early childhood curriculum for parents, or educators, to use when teaching children aged 1 to 5 years old.  She is an author of many educational resources, parenting resources, and curriculums for the early childhood audience. As an early childhood specialist and owner of an educational services company, Kristen has developed various educational services and opportunities to help all children, parents, and educators.  

Resources

Kristin Miller

www.eteachingme.com

 

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

 

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org