OSHC Lesson Plans

Lesson plans are where inspiration meets action. This curated collection turns big ideas into practical, print-and-go sessions you can run today—clear objectives, simple materials, and built-in reflection prompts that make documenting learning effortless. Each plan is shaped by My Time, Our Place: children choose how they enter the experience (My Time), feel a sense of belonging and connection as they create and share (My Place), and progress at a pace that honours their skills and interests (My Pace).

Whether you’re after a calm starter, a full session, or a fast-finisher choice board, these plans keep setup minimal and engagement high. You’ll find cross-curricular links (art, literacy, wellbeing, numeracy), inclusive adjustments for mixed-age groups, and extension ideas that invite collaboration, problem-solving, and confident communication. Browse the latest lesson plans below and pick the ones that fit your children, your room, and your rhythm—then print, run, and watch creativity do the rest.

Strength Shield: Help Kids Discover & Celebrate Their Strengths

October 14, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Why a “Strength Shield” Works Children often focus on where they struggle — spelling, math, sports, etc. A Strength Shield flips that focus: it helps them see what they do well, what character qualities they value, and where confidence lies. The Strength Shield Worksheet encourages kids to reflect on their strengths — creative, compassionate, courageous, […]
BelongingIdentityIdentity Belonging

Read more

Think, Question & Understand: Analysing News with Kids

October 14, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Helping Children Make Sense of the World We live in a world overflowing with information — from television and newspapers to YouTube, podcasts, and social media. For children, learning to analyse and question news builds essential critical-thinking skills that last a lifetime. The News Analysis Worksheet for Kids – 5 Ws & How Printable gives […]
Communication

Read more

Nourish & Learn: Mealtime Health Activities for Kids

October 14, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Mealtimes aren’t just about filling bellies — they’re powerful learning moments. With our Free Meal Time Worksheet – Food Time Activities for Kids, you’re offering more than a worksheet: you’re giving children a chance to connect food, health, and curiosity. In OSHC and classroom programs, this printable becomes a springboard for discussions, experiments, and reflections […]
Health

Read more

Australia’s story is told through its leaders. A simple yet powerful way to invite children into that narrative is through colouring — combining creativity, curiosity, and historical thinking in a fun, low-barrier format. The Free Australian Prime Ministers Colouring Pages printables are perfect for OSHC, classroom settings, or at home, giving young learners a hands-on […]
CommunityLearning

Read more

Inspiring Creativity Through Drawing Activities for Kids

October 14, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Exploring Imagination, Learning, and Expression in My Time, My Place, My Pace Why Drawing Activities Matter Drawing is more than a fun pastime — it’s a powerful way for children to express ideas, build confidence, and explore their inner worlds. In an OSHC or classroom setting, open-ended drawing tasks provide rich learning with minimal preparation […]
CraftProblem Solving

Read more

Colour & Reflect Worksheet for Kids | Printable Wellbeing Activity

October 9, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Why Reflection Matters in Childhood In a world full of activity, noise, and constant movement, helping children pause to reflect is one of the most valuable lessons we can teach. The Colour & Reflect Worksheet – Kids Write and Colour What’s Good gives kids a gentle space to notice the positive moments in their day […]
Wellbeing Activities For Kids Mindfulness Positive HabitsWellbeing

Read more

Draw the Alphabet: Lowercase Letter Practice for Young Writers

October 6, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Why Practise Lowercase Letters? Lowercase letters are the backbone of readable text — most of what children read and write is in lowercase. Mastering those shapes gives kids confidence when they see books, signs, labels, and even their friend’s names. The Draw the Alphabet Printable Worksheet – Lowercase Letter Practice supports that journey through a […]
LearningLiteracy

Read more

Outdoor Activity & Growing Plants Lesson: “What Do Plants Need?”

October 3, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Take your plant science learning outside! This lesson pairs the Printable Plant Needs Worksheet with real garden exploration and plant care. Children will predict, observe, and track what factors help plants thrive — and wrestle with real-world variation in sunlight, soil, and watering. It’s a hands-on bridge between print and reality, designed to engage, inspire, […]
Outdoor

Read more

Choose-Your-Own Adventures in Drawing

October 1, 2025  •  by afterschoolcareprintables
Empowering Creativity Through Open-Ended Printables for Kids Children love having a say in what they create. When you hand them an open-ended printable — something that begins with a prompt but ends with their imagination — you’re giving them agency, confidence, and ownership over their learning. That’s exactly what our “Choose Your Own” drawing printables […]
CommunicationExpressionProblem Solving

Read more

Connecting Creativity, Nutrition, and Teamwork Through Playful Learning Pizza is a crowd favourite — and it’s also a perfect learning tool. The Make Your Own Pizza Printable Kids Drawing Activity turns a simple art prompt into a multi-sensory experience that bridges imagination, planning, and real-world cooking skills. By combining this printable with an actual cooking […]
LearningWellbeing

Read more

Shopping Cart