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Check out our ready-to-go workshop plans below for sample schedules, activities, and topics.
LOGISTICS
Pick a date & venue for your workshop.
When picking a venue, keep this in mind:
At least two rooms, separate and distinct, for each of the age groups
Each room should be large enough to seat everyone at tables, while also providing enough “floor space” for everyone to sit in a big circle
Air-conditioned, if held during summer months
Bathrooms nearby
For workshops running over 1 ½ hours, a snack and a break are recommended. Full-day workshops should include a lunch for the participants, and water and/or other drinks should be available throughout the day
Start advertising your workshop!
Here are some ways to advertise:
Reach out to your local Down syndrome groups and have them send out an e-mail or post to their website!
Reach out to your local playgroups and other social resources your participants’ families will likely be involved in!
Tell your local newspaper.
Tell your local schools.
Also, tell your local universities because you may find some great volunteers from various majors all across campus.
Consider posting on Facebook or Twitter, especially if your local Down syndrome group communicates through such media!
Plan out the Schedule
Prepare necessary materials for Activities
Young siblings sample workshops
In these documents, you will find different sample schedules, activities, topics & other helpful resources for Young Siblings Workshops.
1-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #3 HERE
2-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #3 HERE
4-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD YOUNG SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE
Older siblings sample Workshops
In these documents, you will find different sample schedules, activities, topics & other helpful resources for Older Siblings Workshops.
1-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #3 HERE
2-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #3 HERE
4-HOUR WORKSHOP PLANS
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #1 HERE
DOWNLOAD OLDER SIBLINGS WORKSHOP PLAN #2 HERE