Toolbox Training is committed to delivering high-quality products, workshops, consultation, and other resources to school-age and early childhood programs in urban, suburban, and rural environments. The blog is dedicated to posts about activities for children which are related to holidays (some familiar, some unusual) of the day.
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This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program? Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved? Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels. This workshop will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership. This interactive workshop is focused on providing meaningful choice within activities and opportunities for youth input within the youth program itself.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Youth Voice. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
Are you engaging youth in the critical life skills of planning and reflection? Are you ready to be more intentional about including planning and reflection strategies into your daily routine and activities but not sure where to start? This interactive workshop will introduce participants to powerful and easy to use methods that promote youth engagement in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and projects.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Planning and Reflection. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
This course focuses on making homework help time effective by helping youth get organized, by providing an atmosphere that helps youth focus on their work, and by building a supportive relationship with youth. These elements help participants reconsider Homework Help as an opportunity to build relationships and nurture positive growth, beyond getting the work done.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Homework Help. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
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, build community, and keep things fun. This interactive workshop will equip participants with grouping strategies and ways to think about building cooperative learning into any program offering.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Cooperative Learning. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
Youth programs can be optimized for youth needs, motivation, and engagement. The Active-Participatory Approach to youth work was designed to address these goals. This youth-centered approach is the foundation for the Youth Work Methods Series.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Introduction to the Active-Participatory Approach. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
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 that active learning plays in the experiential learning cycle, and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth.
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Active Learning. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
This workshop will focus on how to:
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Structure and Clear Limits. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
This workshop will focus on how to:
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Reframing Conflict. Click on the book cover for details.
.To have this delivered as an on-site workshop contact Toolbox Training.
Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
This workshop is part of the Youth Works Methods series developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. You can find out more about the series here.
In this workshop, participants will:
For this training package, Toolbox Training highly recommends the Youth Works Methods book Building Community. Click on the book cover for details.
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Check out the workshops tab for a full list of titles.
