ourkidsspokane.org
Members - Our Kids Our Business
http://www.ourkidsspokane.org/members
A Coalition of Child Advocates. SPO-CAN Council Member Agencies:. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest. Children’s Home Society of Washington. Community Colleges of Spokane Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start. Empowering Inc. Services. Partners with Families and Children. Spokane Regional Health District. St Joseph Family Center. Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. SPO-CAN Council Individual Members:. Thea Carter (Mead School District). Ruth Sunde (Fairchild AFB Family Advocacy).
wachildrenandfamilies.org
Current Members | Washington Association for Children & Families
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BRS Division Resource Page. CPA Division Resource Page. FPSS Division Resource Page. Meetings, Events & Training. List of current members and partnering organizations:. Central WA Comprehensive Mental Health. Children's Home Society of WA. Community and Family Services Foundation. Empowering, Inc. Services. Foster Parents Association of Washington State. Institute for Family Development. Janus Youth Programs, Inc. Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Navos Mental Health Solutions. Working Choices, Inc.
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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Is pleased to offer Skipping Stones,. A FUN publication that addresses pressing topics of our times. Designed with families in mind, each newsletter provides helpful information, tools, tips, and useful activities on a specific topic that families will find relevant and useful for their everyday lives. Supported by quality research, our publications are created by our support staff and volunteers. Skipping Stones available for download! Free printable (PDF) information! Skipping Stones (Green Cleaning).
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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Library of Experiential Education. Founded in Spokane, Washington, in 1999, Empowering, Inc has persistently served communities with fun, hands-on experiential learning opportunities in schools, homes and various community events. The dedication and creative input of volunteers, interns and staff continually improves Empowering, Inc’s ability to promote, protect and preserve the inherent rights of children to learn in their primary language: play. Heather Fitzgerald, MSW, EI Director. Our experiential ed...
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Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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I tried to teach my child with words. They passed her over unheard. I tried to teach my child with books. He gave me only puzzled looks. Despairingly I turned aside. Ldquo;How shall I teach this child,” I cried. Into my hands she put the key. Ldquo;Come,” she said, “Play with me.”. We believe in the power of play. People can endure amazing difficulties when they have strong, supportive relationships to give them hope. Kids use their imaginations to play at will;. In parenting, play is a way to be close;.
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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Links We Love offers a wealth of Web resources and information for youth and families. Our Web resources cover a range of topics: parenting, advocating for children, education, health, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, personal growth, and more. We encourage free use of these resources. Http:/ www.mvparents.com/. Http:/ www.bornlearning.org. Http:/ www.safemama.com. Http:/ www.circleofsecurity.org. Http:/ www.nfpn.org. Advocating for Kids and Families:. Http:/ www.stand.org.
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
http://www.empoweringinc.org/how_to_facilitate_fun.html
Brief History of Adventure. Experiential education refers to a Purposeful. What is purposeful action? It means that, just like in an academic setting, we set up games and play with objectives in mind. We don’t just play, we play with a purpose. 150; Debrief the activity that just took place by asking questions of the group. Allow each member to speak without interruption. What did we just do? What did we learn? In a perfect world, what would have made it better? Did we meet goals? Activities require the ...
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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Is to promote, protect and preserve the inherent rights of children to learn through self directed play and rich experiential games and activities. Empowering, Inc. reaches out to educate community members to be kind, gentle and safe facilitators who intentionally mentor our future leaders: children. HOW TO FACILITATE FUN.
empoweringinc.org
Empowering, Inc. | Experiential Learning | Spokane
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Connecting is easy……. Frac14; cup powdered tempera. Frac14; cup salt. 1 ½ cups water. Mix together flour, powder paint, and salt. Mix water and oil, and food coloring if desired. Gradually stir the water and oil mix into the flour mix. Knead the playdough as you add the liquid. Add more water if too stiff, pour flour if sticky. In one bowl mix 1/2 cup hot water and 2/3 cup white glue with a few drops of food coloring. Well give this a try and see how much fun you actually can have with your kids. The...
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