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Since 2016, Expanded Learning Academy has been enriching educational experiences for both students and teachers alike by developing groundbreaking before and after-school programs to schools across the nation through engaging, interactive, and fun activities for students that inspire learning, invoke curiosity, enhance interaction, and establish a healthy social and emotional foundation for growth and development.
ELA was founded on a passion and vision for providing quality programming, staff development, family involvement as well as community partnerships that positively and immediately impact the lives of elementary school students. Our constantly evolving team of education professionals comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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Base Games: 19 Fun Activities- Kinder Through 8th Grade
Looking for engaging, easy-to-follow activities to boost your students' striking, throwing, catching, and fielding skills? This resource includes 13 fun and adaptable games for grades Kindergarten through 8th, perfect for teaching the fundamentals of bat, ball, and base games like baseball, softball, tee-ball, kickball, and cricket. Each activity includes: Simple instructions and equipment lists Clear diagrams Skill focus (striking, throwing, catching, fielding) Group size recommendations
K - 8th
Health, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
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Also included in: Ultimate PE & Group Games MEGA Bundle | High-Energy Activities for K–8
Cinco de Mayo Craft Lessons – Interactive Cultural Crafts for Pre-K to Grade 6
Cinco de Mayo Craft Lessons – Interactive Cultural Crafts for Pre-K to Grade 6Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this engaging collection of hands-on craft lessons that encourage creativity, cultural appreciation, and skill-building. Designed for students in Pre-K through 6th grade, these activities combine art, music, and social-emotional learning in a fun, accessible way. Each lesson follows the “I Do, We Do, You Do” instructional format to support demonstration, guided practice, and independent ex
PreK - 6th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
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Christmas and Winter Craft Lessons – Festive, Hands-On Activities for Pre-K to 6
Christmas and Winter Craft Lessons – Festive, Hands-On Activities for Pre-K to Grade 6Celebrate the holiday season with this engaging collection of Christmas and winter-themed craft lessons. Perfect for students in Pre-K through 6th grade, these activities are designed to build fine motor skills, creativity, storytelling, and classroom joy—all while encouraging independent expression and holiday spirit. This set includes eight low-prep craft lessons, each built around the “I Do, We Do, You Do”
PreK - 6th
Coloring Pages, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.K.7
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4th of July Craft Lessons – Hands-On Patriotic Activities for Pre-K to Grade 6
4th of July Craft Lessons – Hands-On Patriotic Activities for Pre-K to Grade 6Celebrate Independence Day in the classroom with this collection of five fun and festive craft lessons. Designed for students in Pre-K through 6th grade, these activities support fine motor skills, creativity, cultural awareness, and classroom community—all while highlighting the red, white, and blue spirit of the holiday. Each lesson follows the “I Do, We Do, You Do” instructional model, making it easy to model, guid
PreK - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts, Writing
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.K.7
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Experience
Since 2016, Expanded Learning Academy has been enriching educational experiences for both students and teachers alike by developing groundbreaking before and after-school programs to schools across the nation through engaging, interactive, and fun activities for students that inspire learning, invoke curiosity, enhance interaction, and establish a healthy social and emotional foundation for growth and development.
ELA was founded on a passion and vision for providing quality programming, staff development, family involvement as well as community partnerships that positively and immediately impact the lives of elementary school students. Our constantly evolving team of education professionals comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Teaching style
We develop, build, deliver, implement, and support a variety of SEL, CASEL, Creative, and Fun activity programs to both schools and recreation programs of all sizes. Each of our programs offers a special set of goals and is guided by determined criteria.
We incorporate the latest in educational standards and best practices into each program design including those provided by the California Department of Education, CASEL, California After School Network, and the National After-school Association. We work with school districts to build programs that meet their LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) priorities and expected school-wide learner outcomes.
Over the last 10 years, our programs have truly made a change in students' lives by opening their world to new ideas and possibilities. By empowering students today, we can ensure the leaders of tomorrow are filled with knowledge, empathy, compassion, kindness, and curiosity.
Additional biographical information
ELA brings direct, classroom-based services such as After School Academies, school day embedded programs for unstructured times, Camps and Intersession programs, as well as specialized add-on programming in a variety of disciplines throughout the year. We serve students through engaging, interactive, and fun activities designed to capture their imagination, play to their interests and evoke curiosity.
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