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If you have already taken a look at the Event Timeline and the Who, What, When and Where, you are ready to use this section to hone in on specific elements for your event. The activities presentend here are simple, easy-to-implement ideas that can either become a centerpiece of your program, or just one component of it.
Light Bulb Art: Have students decorate light bulb cut-outs as part of your celebration. Light bulb art is one of the hallmarks of Lights On Afterschool. Each year tens of thousands of student-decorated light bulbs adorn events, and are sent to elected officials to remind them of the importance of your program.
Proclamation: Ask your city or local leaders to issue a proclamation in support of Lights On Afterschool, or issue your own proclamation as a community.
Afterschool Support Petition: Distribute the petition "We Rely on Afterschool Programs - Don't Deny or Divert Afterschool Funds!" or sign up online. Congress is considering using afterschool funds for other programs -- help us send a loud and clear message that we need to continue investing in quality afterschool programs. Send the completed petition to us and we'll make sure Congress receives it along with the names of signers all over the country.
In an Election Year: Advice and ideas on how you can involve candidates in your event.
Going Green: A few simple ways to make your event greener.
Case Studies: Find a series of case studies explained by Lights On Afterschool organizers; each includes tips from the organizer and outcomes from the event. Also provided is a document with short summaries from dozens of events held last year, organized by state.
Literacy Activities: Reading is Fundamental, the nation's largest children's literacy organization, has put together a list of fun and engaging literacy activities that can be incorporated into your Lights On Afterschool event.
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