Curricular Framework

Curricular Framework is the road map to guide how we do what we do in OST programming; use these resources to help get you started.  If you need additional support or have questions - fill out our Request Technical Assistance form in Quick Links and check out the activity videos in our 5 Minute Edge for Frontline Staff playlist on YouTube. 

For deeper learning on this subject, consider enrolling in our course School-Age Curricular Framework.  Course availability can be found on our landing page.

View the YoungStar - Wisconsin Afterschool Network School-Age Curricular Framework Content Areas document.

Display this School-Age Curricular Framework poster in your program.

Use these Easy Sheets to help you think about activities, materials and interactions for each of the content areas. Level 1 Easy Sheets are a good starting place; Level 2 Easy Sheets are a little more complex.

• Arts and Culture - Level 1; Level 2
• Environmental Learning - Level 1; Level 2
• Global Learning - Level 1; Level 2
• Health and Wellness - Level 1; Level 2
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy - Level 1; Level 2
• Media and Technology - Level 1; Level 2
• Service Learning - Level 1; Level 2
• Social Emotional Learning and Character Development - Level 1; Level 2
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - Level 1; Level 2

View a fillable Weekly Lesson Plan form and an Individual Activity Plan. Use the Content Area Framework with your weekly plan to ensure inclusion of all 9 content areas.

View the Program Inventory document

View the Quality in Afterschool Programming document

View NAA's Games That Build the 4CS