afterschool

Between bell, dinner

Afterschool describes activities, programs, or care that take place after the school day ends: afterschool tutoring, an afterschool job, afterschool snacks.

The term typically refers to the hours between dismissal and when parents return from work.

Also spelled as two words: after school, or hyphenated: after-school.

care

childcare

Supervision of young ones

daycare · sitter · nanny · guardian · latchkey · caregiver · minder · au pair · chaperone · attendant

recreation

playground

Children's outdoor recreation space

  • gamesOrganized competitive activities
  • snacksLight bites between meals
  • playtimeRecreation period for children

fun · friends · recess · sports · socializing · hanging out · free time · relaxation · downtime · unstructured

homework

assignments

Allocated duties or tasks

essays · problems · practice · review · worksheets · projects · deadlines · backpack · planner · library

programs

enrichment

Improvement through addition

classes · workshops · sessions · offerings · registration · enrollment · coordinator · staff · schedule · curriculum

extracurricular

clubs

Heavy striking sticks

  • sportsCompetitive physical activities
  • bandGroup playing music together
  • orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble

drama · debate · chess · robotics · art · dance · choir · theater · yearbook · newspaper

social

friends

Voluntary close relations

cliques · socializing · belonging · companionship · connection · interaction · teamwork · cooperation · inclusion · bullying

Categories
Opposites
timing relative to school hours

afterschoolbefore school

Time preceding classes

school hours · class time · morning · classroom time · daytime

institutional vs. informal context

afterschoolin-class

Within the classroom

curricular · instructional · classroom · academic · formal education

Phrases
Family

school, after, afternoon, afterlife, hereafter, afterthought, aftercare, after-school, aftermarket

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G