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The transition from preschool to kindergarten presents many changes for young children. This workshop is designed to assist families as they approach this transition. Facilitators will provide tools and encourage dialogue that promotes readiness for kindergarten.

Finding work-life balance for a family with young children can be a difficult and at times daunting task. Participants of this workshop will discuss realistic practices and strategies for "getting it all done" while also prioritizing self-care.

In this workshop, participants will learn about eco-mapping as a tool to identify resources in their respective communities. Facilitators will guide participants on using eco-mapping to develop and maintain a personal resource guide for their families. Spanish translation will also be available.

During this session, participants will learn about fine motor skill development in early childhood. The facilitator will introduce a host of hands-on activities for families that support muscle development and fine motor skills in children ages birth to 5.

In this interactive workshop hosted by the Hirshhorn Museum, families will learn how to make tinker trays, which are trays filled with materials that kids can learn from and create with. Families can make a tinker tray in less than 10 minutes without spending any money — recycled and reused objects make some of the best materials for tinkering! Join this fun workshop to learn more about the endless possibilities of tinkering.

During this session, participants will learn strategies to balance and build a family budget. Participants will explore ways to eliminate debt, calculate monthly expenses, compare expenses to income, lower monthly costs and be more mindful about spending. By the end of the session, participants will be able to build a budget that works for their family.

During this session, participants will learn about Capital Quality, the District’s quality rating and improvement system for licensed child care facilities. Participants will be provided with an overview of the key elements of a high-quality child development center and home to assist them in making informed choices. They will also explore strategies for selecting quality care and receive information on the Capital Quality facility participation process.

Strength-based parenting helps children recognize and make the most of their talents and skills. In this workshop, the facilitator will share strategies for building on the strengths of children to maximally support their development.

Baby sign language is manual signing that allows infants and toddlers to communicate about emotions, desires and objects before they are able to develop spoken language. Using the Baby Signs curriculum, families will learn strategies and techniques to communicate with infants and toddlers using sign language.

This listening lab is focused on protections against discrimination in the District. It will open with welcoming remarks by OHR’s Interim Director, Hnin Khaing; and then a brief presentation on who and what OHR is by Ajan Brown, the community engagement specialist. Following this, those attending will be split into smaller groups with an OHR facilitator. During this time, individuals are encouraged to speak about the topic and express their opinions. OHR will be taking notes. These opinions are confidential, and people will remain anonymous unless requested. Light refreshments will be provided.