Transform Your Writing Program
What does the optimum Writing-to-Read kindergarten look like and how is it organized?
How do we create a culture of motivated young writers?
What is kindergarten-friendly handwriting and why does it matter?
How do we provide enough support and challenge to differentiate beginning writing instruction?
How do we design more authentic, intentional, and systematic writing experiences that engage children’s hearts and minds?
These are a few of the topics we will explore through this engaging multimedia presentation with practical hands-on strategies that inspire young writers. Our beautiful literacy manual, CD of writing templates, and online video support provide everything you need to take these best practices back to your classroom.
In just one day, you will learn:
- What rigorous Common Core Writing Standards look like—and how to meet them. Meaningful authentic literacy is the answer!
- Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting strategies—and why efficient handwriting matters!
- Multisensory ABC and Phonics Immersion strategies that dramatically accelerate learning.
- Fluency-building strategies with high-frequency "heart words."
- How to organize and introduce our favorite Independent Writing Centers. You will leave with actual templates, photo essays, and black line masters needed to create your own Independent Writing Center Totes.
“We can choose to spoon-feed our children or we can teach
them to be independent, self-regulated learners.”
~ Nellie Edge |
- How to help children make three kinds of "Really Cool Books." You will make samples of these books.
- Ways to create “Kid Writing” folders, science journals, and set up the News Story Center.
- How to publish children’s books and honor kindergarten writers: from impromptu celebrations to “sitting in the author’s chair!”
- Practical and engaging ways to involve Parents as Partners in providing drawing and writing activities at home.
- Simple assessment practices that inform instruction!
- Ways to turn kindergartners into researchers who do really big work!
“No matter what, let them write every day.”
~ Katie Wood Ray |
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