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Martha Thieneman, Teara Richardson, Izayah Fisher, Nicole Jones, Ashley Hubbard, Jolita Burton, Tawana Nash, Paulmae Brown More Information
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The Readiness Center in Benton Harbor is home to an innovative preschool and parent learning environment. By providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and their parents, the Readiness Center offers families a chance to learn the tools necessary to break the cycle of poverty. Parents come six hours a week for workshops on budgets, credit repair, home ownership, tenant rights and other empowering skills.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Martha ThienemanExecutive DirectorReadiness Center
http://www.readinesscenterinc.org/ - Teara RichardsonTeacherReadiness Center
http://www.readinesscenterinc.org/ - Izayah FisherPreschool Parent
- Nicole JonesPreschool Parent
- Ashley HubbardPreschool Parent
- Jolita BurtonPreschool Grandparent
- Tawana NashPreschool Parent
- Paulmae BrownPreschool Grandparent
Additional Resources:
- Understanding the Power of Parent Involvement
- The Importance of Family Engagement
- Parental involvement in early childhood classrooms: Turkish teachers’ views and practices
- The Role of Parents
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- Martha ThienemanExecutive DirectorReadiness Center
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Marissa Gebhard, Anne Pillai, Amanda Caskey, Richard Birkett More Information
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Kids and families get to explore interactive exhibits and science-based activities at Science Alive. The St. Joseph County Public Library hosted the 31st annual event and invited the community to see, touch and learn how science, creativity and curiosity come together in downtown South Bend.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Marissa GebhardCommunications ManagerSt. Joseph County Public Library
https://sjcpl.org/ - Anne PillaiND Energy - Education and Outreach Associate Program DirectorUniversity of Notre Dame
https://energy.nd.edu/outreach/ - Amanda CaskeyParent
- Richard BirkettGraduate Student - Mathematics DepartmentUniversity of Notre Dame
Additional Resources:
- Hands-On Sicence
- Science at Home
- STEAM @Home Library
- PBS SoCal Science
- 6 Quick and Easy Kids Experiments with Wintry Ice
- 70 Easy Science Experiments Using Materials You Already Have On Hand
- 14 Science Experiments for Elementary School
- Bring Science Home
- Doing Science at Home - Ways to keep kids learning and active
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- Marissa GebhardCommunications ManagerSt. Joseph County Public Library
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Kyna King, Nathan Margoni, Joel Shinaberry, Paula Camp, Lana DeFrancesco More Information
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...PechaKucha, which means “chit chat” in Japanese, is a storytelling platform that emphasizes creativity and community building. Participants get 20 seconds to discuss each slide of a powerpoint consisting of 20 slides. A global organization that has planted seeds in over 1000 cities, PechaKucha is the perfect space to learn the stories of neighbors and community members otherwise overlooked and hear these experiences through a myriad of lenses.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
Production Assistant - Solana Campbell
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Kyna KingPresenterPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
- Nathan MargoniEmcee, Director of EducationPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Krasl Art Center
- Joel ShinaberryAudience Member/RegularPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
- Paula CampPresenterPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
- Lana DeFrancescoCity OrganizerPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
Additional Resources:
- The Moth
- What Makes Storytelling so Effective for Learning?
- Oral Storytelling Tips
- Community Centered Storytelling: Oral Histories and Social Cohesion
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- Kyna KingPresenterPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
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Tracy Furnivall, JR Gray, Maria Dalman, Carina Olivares More Information
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Warsaw’s Baker Youth Club prioritizes the education and social identity of the students it serves. A wide variety of programming including reading assessments and STEM-related activities help kids achieve goals that will allow them to grow and succeed. Baker Youth Club also allows college students interested in careers in education to volunteer and intern, creating interdisciplinary lesson-plans to engage kids in learning.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Tracy FurnivallExecutive DirectorBaker Youth Club
- JR GrayDirector of OperationsBaker Youth Club
- Maria DalmanIntern, College StudentBaker Youth Club, Manchester
- Carina OlivaresStaff Member, StudentBaker Youth Club, Grace College
Additional Resources:
- The Impact of After-School Programs
- 6 Reasons Why After School Programs Benefit Children
- 16 Virtual After-School Programs to Keep Kids Engaged
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- Tracy FurnivallExecutive DirectorBaker Youth Club