Move-Tech-Fun
PowerUP
Workshops
Empowering children with confident learning and achievement using research-based strategies through In-person and on-demand workshops.
Starting Summer 2025. In-person Rockford, IL or join us online from anywhere in the world. Please sign up if you are interested and we will get back to you.
Fun, Research-based Program
Every child can learn and achieve at their best level. Our Move-Tech-Fun PowerUP Workshops are designed to help every child reach their own personal potential and to become confident, motivated, happy children.
Everything we do is based on solid, peer-reviewed research. We will share and discuss the existing research-based, and we will work on ongoing data for progress monitoring for each child.
We use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
We will meet once a week for 3 months. Our workshops are FUN and INTERACTIVE!
All sessions will be recorded and available for participants.
Global Reach
Join us in-person in Rockford, Illinois USA. Or you can join online from anywhere in the world. You can join in real-time (synchronous), and on-demand, whenever it works for you (asynchronous).
I am so excited to offer online sessions for children and teams across the world, to connect children globally, allowing them to share and learn from diverse perspectives.
We use real-time live-streamed sessions and on-demand access to recorded workshops, ensuring accessibility for all, no matter their location or schedule.
Module 1: Writing
Empowering children with confident writing in in-person and online workshops. Our first module focuses on building strong writing skills. More modules to come....
Curriculum Highlights
Who is this for
For children with learning disabilities, age 7-12
Foundations of Confident Writing
Helping children understand that their ideas and voices matter and how to put them into written words and communication.
Writing Techniques and Tools
Introducing various writing strategies, from brainstorming to drafting and revising, to help them structure their thoughts. This includes multiple methods of writing production:
Drawing
Handwriting
Typing
Voice Recording
Speech Recognition
Our Universal Design for Learning approach maximizes students' ability to share information, enhance their cognitive skills, and produce writing in ways that are most effective and productive for their unique abilities.
Peer Collaboration and Feedback
Encouraging students to share their work with peers, gaining confidence and new perspectives.
Build Confidence and Motivation
Providing the basis and approach to really help kids become truly excited, not only about writing, but about their own ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and personalities!!!
Personalized Guidance
Providing individualized feedback and support based on each child's progress and data.
Showcasing Progress
Opportunities for students to present their work to family and others, celebrating their individuality, growth, and achievements.
Sessions and Timing
Weekly In-Person Sessions, for in the Rockford area
Live Online Sessions available for remote participants
On-Demand Access to recorded sessions for convenience
Zoom meetings are held with families before workshop sessions to discuss information about sessions and the whole course
Sessions and timing to fit everyone, wherever they live and whatever their schedule.
Individualized Learning
Our program is built on:
Individualized program based on student data
Data-driven progress tracking and evaluation
Multiple methods of writing production to match each child's strengths and preferences
Existing research and best practices
Every child learns differently, and we use personalized data to track growth and adapt learning strategies accordingly.
Location for in-person workshops
Nordlof Center
N. Main Street Rockford, IL 61101
Benefits
Our program helps children build confidence in their unique ideas and voices. They learn that what they think and say is valuable, and they gain the skills to effectively translate their thoughts into written form. We emphasize developing confident writers who are proud of their ideas and capable of expressing them with clarity.
Pricing and Enrollment
$49/month per student
3-month program, 1x per week
Accessible both locally and globally
Includes live sessions, on-demand recordings, and personalized feedback
Real-time progress tracking and individualized learning plans for every student
About Me
Bridgette Nicholson
Occupational Therapist / Assistive Technology Consultant / Certified Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist (ASCS)
ADHD-Certified Educator (ADHD-CE)
Bridgette Nicholson is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant with over 38 years of experience. She has worked extensively with school districts, organizations, and conferences, providing consultation, training, and presentations. Bridgette is known for her interactive, fast-paced workshops that are designed for educators, therapists, teachers, and parents. These 1 and 2-day workshops cover a wide range of topics, including evidence-based practice, research, progress monitoring, Universal Design for Learning, and powerful research-based strategies for classrooms and schools.
