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Making the Most Out of Group Time

For Teachers and Caregivers
2025-11-03 18:30:00 2025-11-03 20:30:00 America/Chicago Making the Most Out of Group Time Niles-Maine District Library - Studio B

Monday, November 03
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 18:30:00 2025-11-03 20:30:00 America/Chicago Making the Most Out of Group Time Niles-Maine District Library - Studio B

Presented by Gateways Trainer, Sheila Kerwin, this program provides Gateway credit to educators that provide their number at registration. REGISTER.

Registration for Niles-Maine District Library card holders or students in our district begins August 20, 2025 and opens to all starting September 1, 2025. Educators, please enter your Gateway # during registration for credit. This workshop will explore the purpose of structured group time as an important part of the daily classroom schedule, and how to make it an engaging, stimulating activity that supports learning, identity, and group cohesion.

Niles-Maine District Library
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Phone: 847-663-1234
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