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title: YES Blog | Out-of-School time (2)
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## [Thanksgiving time is family learning time!](https://yesblog.mos.org/thanksgiving-2022)

Happy Thanksgiving from the EiE Team! This holiday, give your students and their families the gift of hands-on, at-home STEM activities that are sure to bring them together in learning and excite participants of all ages. With EiE’s all new [EiE Families Activities](http://families.eie.org/), send your learners home with free activities like ‘Bye Bye Bug’ and ‘Sounds of Celebration’ and keep the learning going out of school.

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [EiE Resources for Teachers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-resources-for-teachers) | [Early Childhood STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/early-childhood-stem-education) | [Afterschool](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool) | [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | [Halloween](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/halloween) | *Thursday, October 27*

## [Spooky STEM Activities for Halloween!](https://yesblog.mos.org/halloween-2022)

Whether at home or in the classroom, this Halloween offers a great opportunity to keep the learning going with hands-on activities. Festive projects with spooky themes can teach your learners about engineering, physics, chemistry and more — check out these suggestions for making this holiday a learning occasion.

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [Early Childhood STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/early-childhood-stem-education) | [EiE Teaching Tips](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-teaching-tips) | [Afterschool](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool) | [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | *Thursday, October 20*

## [Benefits of OST Learning](https://yesblog.mos.org/benefits-of-ost-learning)

Out-of-school time (OST) learning can take many forms - from teacher-led programs designed to improve academic performance to multipurpose enrichment activities like clubs and sports. What all OST education efforts share is the wide range of benefits to learners who engage with academic and social activities when school is not in session. 

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [EiE Resources for Teachers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-resources-for-teachers) | [Early Childhood STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/early-childhood-stem-education) | [Classroom Organization](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/classroom-organization) | [EiE Teaching Tips](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-teaching-tips) | [Digital Storybooks](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/digital-storybooks) | [Engineering in Elementary STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-in-elementary-stem-education) | [Afterschool](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | [Learn.EiE](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/learn-eie) | [EiE Families](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-families) | *Wednesday, August 10*

## [Top Tips for Back to School Success](https://yesblog.mos.org/back-to-school-tips-2022)

As elementary educators, you know the importance of being prepared, especially as you prepare to teach STEM. To help you get ready for the coming school year, we’ve gathered our top quick tips for teachers returning to the classroom.

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [EiE Resources for Teachers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-resources-for-teachers) | [EiE Teaching Tips](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-teaching-tips) | [Implementing EiE](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/implementing-eie) | [Engineering for All](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-for-all) | [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | [STEM Implementation](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-implementation) | [Virtual Learning](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/virtual-learning) | [Climate Change](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/climate-change) | [NASA](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/nasa) | *Wednesday, July 20*

## [From the Moon to Mars: STEM Learning in Space!](https://yesblog.mos.org/moon-landing-day-2022)

It’s the anniversary of the moon landing! In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission landed among the stars, marking one giant step for man and a giant leap for mankind. 53 years after the mission, people across the world are once again celebrating the moon landing, the odds that were stacked against it and how it continues to influence spaceflight. This year, here are some space-themed resources and activities to explore to support learning:

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