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Positive Behavior Incentive Program
In our first blog post of 2026, we discussed the launch of a new behavior incentive program at the Bob Burdette Center. Now that we have been implementing this program for a few months, we would like to share how it has been working. The behavior incentive program is designed to improve student behavior through positive reinforcement. There are two main ways we encourage and reinforce positive behavior. One method is ... Continue Reading »

Let’s Get Moving!

How Physical Activity Helps Kids Focus

After a full day of sitting in classrooms, focusing, and following rigid structures, children often arrive at afterschool programs with a lot of built-up energy. Movement is not only a way for students to release some of that energy; it is an essential part of their overall well-being and development. Moving after school helps increase blood flow to the ... Continue Reading »

Social and Emotional Learning at the Bob Burdette Center
At the Bob Burdette Center, we focus on the well-being of our students in many ways. In past blog posts we have discussed some of our academic focuses, such as one-to-one tutoring, as well as our emphasis on physical well-being through CACFP. While these areas are important, they are not the only factors that contribute to a child’s overall development. Interacting with peers in a kind and respectful manner ... Continue Reading »
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