Objective: Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups, teaching and learning from each other? Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, … Continue reading "Creating a Dynamic Summer Experience: Cooperative Learning"
Structure and Clear Limits – How do you prevent chaos in a youth environment without stifling youth’s positive energy? Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe. This … Continue reading "Structure & Clear Limits"
Why is empathy so critical in developing in our youth? Cultivating empathy? That might sound strange if you think of empathy as an innate, fixed trait — a talent that … Continue reading "SEL Training: Cultivating Empathy"
Training Description: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is everywhere and in everything, whether we call it that or not. This training will help support attendees by building comfortability around … Continue reading "STEM Training: Getting Comfortable with STEM Programming"
Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning? Giving youth materials is just the beginning. This interactive workshop introduces the “ingredients” of active learning, explains the role … Continue reading "Third Thursday- Active Learning"
In this workshop, we explore how and why to foster teamwork among youth. Teamwork is defined in Preparing Youth to Thrive as “abilities to collaborate and coordinate action with others.” … Continue reading "SEL Methods: Fostering Teamwork"
This workshop introduces communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants learn how to ask effective questions, listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Ask/Listen/Encourage"
In this workshop, attendees will be supported in considering the fundamental elements of a STEM activity that promotes engagement. Attendees will engage in hands-on, collaborative experiences to familiarize themselves with … Continue reading "Developing Engaging STEM Activity Experiences"
Reframing Conflict – What role do you play in conflict situations with the youth in your program? Do you know how to turn a conflict situation into an opportunity for … Continue reading "Third Thursday PD- Reframing Conflict"
In this workshop, we explore how and why to coach youth through their emotions. Referred to as “emotion management” in Preparing Youth to Thrive, this skill is defined as “abilities … Continue reading "SEL Youth Work Methods: Emotion Coaching"