Zapz Academy • After‑School Program
Program Activities & Tools
This page gives after‑school instructors ready‑to-use activities, low‑prep lessons, and simple tools that keep students engaged, learning, and supported — without adding extra stress to your day.
What You’ll Find Here
Activity cards • Group lessons • Quiet work options • Games • Reflection prompts • Printable tools
Activity Cards
Activity cards are short, focused tasks that can be used with individuals, pairs, or small groups. They are designed to be low‑prep and easy to explain.
- Reading response prompts
- Quick writing challenges
- Math practice tasks
- Creative thinking and problem‑solving activities
You can print these cards, project them on a screen, or read them aloud to the group.
Group Lessons & Mini‑Sessions
Use these short lessons when you want the whole group to learn together.
- 10–15 minute reading mini‑lessons
- Math warm‑ups or number talks
- Life skills discussions (respect, responsibility, teamwork)
- Goal‑setting and reflection circles
Keep instructions simple, model one example, and then let students try.
Quiet Work Options
These options are helpful when students need calm, focus, or a break from group activities.
- Independent reading
- Journaling or drawing prompts
- Silent math practice or puzzles
- Calm coloring or pattern activities
Games & Movement Activities
Short games and movement breaks help students reset and refocus.
- Quick brain breaks (stretching, simple movement)
- Team‑building games
- Vocabulary or math games
- “Stand up if…” check‑in questions
Reflection & Closing Activities
Ending the day with reflection helps students feel seen, heard, and supported.
- “One thing I learned today…”
- “One thing I’m proud of…”
- “One thing I want to try tomorrow…”
- Quick gratitude or shout‑outs to classmates
Printable Tools
You can add downloadable PDFs or links here later. Suggested printables include:
- Daily check‑in sheets
- Goal‑setting forms
- Behavior reflection sheets
- Reading logs and homework trackers