LIMA, OH (WLIO) - ArtSpace Lima is getting ready to distribute their “TO GO” Art Bags for Thanksgiving break.
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Education is changing, and learning through experience is helping reinforce the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges held their annual conference at Rhodes State College, and they brought in educator and author Candy Van Buskirk to talk about the changing dynamic of education. She says that student engagement has declined, and students respond more favorably to hands-on learning. With two-year colleges helping train the next generation of the workforce, helping students get real-world experiences is key.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Jegna began their "Your R.I.T.E. to Manhood" series this evening at the Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe.
The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.
October 1, 2024, Press Release from the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce: Wapakoneta, OH – The Riverside Art Center, in collaboration with the Ohio Arts Council and Auglaize-Sidney Audiology, is excited to announce Wapakoneta’s first-ever "Art in the Park" event, taking place on Saturday, October 5, at Heritage Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This Fine Art Show & Sale will showcase the talent of 20 artists across a range of mediums, including painting, photography, digital art, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, and even upcycled guitar art. Attendees will also have the chance to meet a local children’s book author and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the artists.
Students that build positive connections with teachers and other kids could lead to better mental health and success in education. A new poll by the Kids Mental Health Foundation says that 50% of parents believe too much technology hinders kids from making connections in the classroom. Parents say their kids don't make good connections because the students don't believe they fit in because of race, culture, or socio-economic status. Experts have some advice.
They have locations around the county to provide free, comprehensive programming for children and their families and are currently taking applications. Allen County Head Start and Early Head Start are programs under the West Ohio Community Action Partnership that work with children from birth to 5 years of age to get them ready for school. The program is for low-income families to provide social, emotional, and intellectual growth to their children. They not only work in the classroom but also offer home visits to provide support in parenting skills.
The Lima Music Academy is looking for the public's help in continuing its mission of empowering people of all ages with the gift of music. The nonprofit began in 2022 and gives free lessons in piano, voice, and violin to people of all ages. Research has found that learning music helps the learning process in all areas. It also helps students beyond their school years in areas like reading comprehension, memory, and problem-solving. But now the Lima Music Academy is looking for people to become regular donors to help continue and grow their program.
Local kids got a lesson in music thanks to the Lima Public Library. The summer reading program through the library held "Adventures in Music" Wednesday at the Cairo branch. Kids of all ages came to learn about different musical instruments, the sounds of music, and the history of music. Representatives from Krysti's Music Studio in Bluffton were present to showcase their music skills and teach the kids about how music is everywhere in our lives and the lessons we can learn from it.
COLUMBUS, OH (NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) - Playing sports can be a game changer for kids—with benefits to their physical, mental, and emotional health that can last a lifetime. But about seventy percent of kids quit playing by the age of thirteen, often due to overscheduling, excessive training or pressure to perform. A new national survey finds most parents have their kids in sports for all the right reasons, but experts at the kids mental health foundation say consistent communication with kids is critical to ensure athletic play remains a positive force in their lives.