APRIL Ready to Grow St. Joe Update
April is blooming with new opportunities! Discover the latest RTG Early Childhood Initiatives, Events, Activities, and Resources to make this season one of growth and learning.
English April RTG St. Joe Update
Spanish copy of April RTG Update
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What is “Family Engagement?” Early childhood program administrators often hear that they should “engage” families in order to best meet the needs of children and ensure understanding of their programming.
Read the full article, "Engaging Families in Child Care," on our website: https://buff.ly/3EGn04d
Thanks and Credit - McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
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5 HELPFUL things to consider when designing, nature-rich outdoor spaces for learning through nature play!
Five Attainable Steps for Your Outdoor Space
Where to begin …..
➡️ Generate community buy-in
Help everyone feel heard and increase their sense of ownership in the design process
Mindfully incorporate local skilled labor and professionals
Set volunteers up for success by choosing doable projects
➡️ Be Cost-conscious
Introduce nature without breaking the bank
Phase a project to avoid wasteful spending
Use local and native materials
Focus on function and play-value
➡️ Plan for for the long-term
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Pro Bono Counseling Project With MHAM
Did you know? MHAM works hard to provide free counseling for the Michiana community with their Pro Bono Counseling Project: https://buff.ly/3t5uKmQ
Short term therapy is a great service for individual, couples and families with acute problems. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed to make sure you're a good candidate for this project.
We're here to help you take the next steps.
mhamichiana.org | 574-393-8809, ext. 3
Pro Bono Counseling Project Application: here.
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