Spark Decks; Fun and Engaging Virtual Math and Literacy Activities for Elementary Age - Training of Trainers.
Date and time
Location
Online
Description
During this period of social distancing, parents are being asked to take a greater role in supporting the learning of their children. Drawing from our math and literacy Spark Decks, this workshop will explore ideas to help parents and caregivers support meaningful and fun learning at home. Participants who want to replicate this workshop for parents in their program will receive sample spark cards and an agenda.
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Youth development veterans Eva Jo Meyers and Oscar Wolters-Duran created Spark Decks in 2015 after hearing repeatedly from hundreds of organizations they worked with across the country that finding time for professional development is a major challenge. They also saw staff struggle to balance increasing demands for academically rigorous programming, while still maintaining the fun, youth-centered focus that make enrichment, afterschool and summer programming so engaging. Their workshops highlight hands-on, bite-sized strategies (“sparks”) that are designed to make on-the-job learning fun and accessible.