Free Live Training
5 Strategies for Literacy Observation in Child-Led Play
Learn how to identify and leverage key momemnts in play to foster foundational literacy skills in young children. With host, Laura Shea of Little Stories That Stick & the podcast Stories That Stick. Join for an exclusive 1 hour training on March 11th at 8pm EST.
In this LIVE training . . .
I will guide you through concrete strategies to observe and document literacy learning in child-led play. Discover how to identify key moments and leverage them to foster foundational literacy skills in young children.
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I will remind you that literacy isn’t confined to the pages of a book or the drills of a worksheet. I will show you how literacy is woven into the fabric of children’s play.
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Making it possible for you to trust that children are developing foundational literacy skills even when they are not doing worksheets, flashcards, read alouds, and other teacher directed activities.
What you'll learn
Overview of Early Literacy and Documentation
Get clarity on the 5 elements of structured literacy and the practice of using documentation.
Active Listening
Practice observing conversations during play to identify emerging literacy skills.
Symbolic Play
Practice looking for instances where children incorporate literacy elements into their play.
Documenting Stories
Tips for scribing stories directly from children when asked and while they are engaged in play.
Literacy-Rich Environment
Ideas to create environments that support child-led play and literacy exploration and engagement.
Are you ready?
It's time to open your eyes to the literacy-rich environment of play and let go of the pressure to “teach” literacy.
This event has passedBenefits of attending this FREE 1 hour training
- gain confidence in identifying literacy moments in play
- enhance communication with families, colleagues, and stakeholders about children's literacy development
- learn practical strategies to promote literacy skills in child-led environments
- BONUS: receive a PD certificate and documentation templates to use in CanvaÂ
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Registration will close on March 6th, and spots are limited!
Meet your host, Laura Shea
Laura is a seasoned educator with 15 years of experience in public school preschool and kindergarten settings. With a Masters Degree in Teaching Reading and serving as an adjunct professor at City University of Seattle, she is deeply passionate about the Science of Reading. As an author of decodable texts and a skilled storyteller, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this training session.
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