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This seminar seeks to give school-age educators a useful toolbox for engaging school-age students in new and challenging learning, utilizing differentiation in content and instruction to foster belonging in the classroom. Using fictional students from "The Simpsons" and Springfield Elementary as case studies, attendees will develop skills in building evidence-based lesson plans and engaging student interests, especially when your students might be pranksters, class clowns, bullies, ELL, gifted learners, etc.

Quick question: would you be interested in a workshop that showed you how to build a backpack with simple props that you could run 10 to 15 events with 8 to 30 people? This workshop does exactly that. We will be playing these games during the workshop, and like the previous FUNN workshop, the write-ups, and a gear list will be sent to attending participants afterward to make their own "Grab-N-Go" pack. This quick reference "Grab-N-Go" backpack is great for any type of group from 8 to 45 people. So come join us once again as we raise the roof and have some FUN.

Helping afterschool professionals enhance their delivery of new innovative games. PaddleSmash is a combination of pickleball and roundnet, and will keep the kids entertained for hours. Learn and develop structure in creating a building block of knowledge based on previous skills. Learn step by step skills that will contribute to the growth of skills in developing a learning curve to create a successful outcome. Walk away with an exciting new game to introduce to your students. Information on special discounts will be given in class.

Experience firsthand the benefits of play in this interactive, lively, and immersive workshop. Explore your internal drive for fun and enjoyment as we engage firsthand in group games led by Playworks. Participants will walk away with an overview of the basic cognitive and physical benefits of play, a variety of games accessible for individual and group use, and an understanding surrounding the power of play to bring out the best in every person.

Come and discover how to use 9 Square in the Air with your students! For gameplay, think of four squares combined with volleyball, with more people involved at the same time. You'll be able to apply a wide variety of gameplay variations, uses, and group building methodologies from the seminar in your class to maximize involvement and student engagement. We have found many different ways to incorporate SEL when working with students. Playing 9 Square in the Air is a great opportunity to practice honesty and integrity. When playing different varieties of our game, students are presented with the opportunity to practice cooperation/teamwork, compassion, and encouragement. Incorporating our game is an excellent opportunity for teachers to teach life skills.  

This session focuses on helping afterschool professionals more effectively use music in a classroom setting, not only to build connections with their students, but also help them deal with difficult situations, build GRIT, and strengthen a Growth Mindset. This program teaches a basic curriculum that uses music to help strengthen students' knowledge of rhythm, tone, and basic instruments. The main focus of the "Music and Emotion" program is to show how music can be used to help work through difficult situations, show the importance of your emotions, and help build relationships