Presented by award-winning kindergarten teacher, researcher, and author Nellie Edge

6 Washington Clock hours or up to 3 Professional Development Credits available

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How do we build joyful pathways to the Common Core Standards and develop a culture of engaged, motivated young writers?

Authentic, meaning-centered literacy is the answer.

• See the 10 Best Writing-to-Read Strategies which will be shared during this seminar.
• Your colleagues evaluate this seminar.

“Superb! The most useful and practical seminar I have had in over 20+ years. It takes the scare out of Common Core.”

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 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

• Strategies for teaching children to make three kinds of "Really Cool Books". You will make samples of these books using literacy models and comprehension cues.
• Ways to use mentor texts, organize writing notebooks, create science journals, weekend notebooks, 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!” Children write narrative, opinion, and information books.
• Practical and engaging ways to involve Parents as Partners in providing drawing and writing activities at home.
• Simple assessment practices that inform instruction!
• Proven strategies to turn kindergartners into researchers who do really big work!

“No matter what, let them write every day.” ~ Katie Wood Ray

Includes

• Beautiful new writing manual (350 pages with CCSS documentation)
• CD of all writing templates
• Literacy gift folder
• Up to 3 Professional Development Credits or
  6 WA clock hours available
• Cost $239

Additional Information

• Your colleagues evaluate this seminar
• 10 Best Writing-to-Read Strategies
• Writing Workshop Hotels and Details
• Cancellation Policy
• Professional Development Credits / Practicum Suggestions
• See Common Core State Standards—Kindergarten Writing Samples
• Bringing a Nellie Edge Seminar to Your District
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“What do we hear from parents? Thank you for turning him into a writer!”