Hi

As part of an assignment I need to devise a parent workshop that focuses on the development of under 2's. I have never had to do or seen a parent workshop and was hoping that you could give me some advice on the format of them.

I am thinking of doing something about discovery bottles and treasure baskets, making it hands on for parents. I only have to prepare an outline of the workshop but wondered how other peopele ran them.

Thank you x

Any workshop you need to have an aim, and then objectives as to how you plan to meet the aim...ie
bteotwtpwbatowh - translates to; By the end of the workshop the parents will be able to or will have........

within this aim try to include ksa (knowledge, skill, attitude)
AIM: To introduce to Parents the benefits of Discovery Bottles for under 2's
ie:
Will become aware of how children discover through their senses (knowledge)
Will discover how these bottles motivate curiosity (attitude)
Will make a bottle to take away (skill)

Maybe start the session with parents talking about a sensory experience they remember from their childhood.
conclude this discussion with a bit of theory
Explore a range of dicovery bottles
Make a discovery bottle.

Just a few thoughts, have fun is also a good objective.

Peggy

Thanks Peggy

That's a very useful overview structure Peggy - thanks!