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Writing-to-Read Accelerates Literacy: All Kindergartners Love to Write
and Draw! Learn 10 high-impact writing practices for meeting rigorous Common Core State Standards!
Presented by award-winning kindergarten teacher, researcher, and author Nellie Edge
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| Bellevue, WA |
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March 16, 2013 |
| The Coastal Bellevue Hotel |
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| Vancouver, WA |
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April, 13, 2013 |
| Red Lion on the Quay |
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| Spokane, WA |
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April 27, 2013 |
| Red Lion River Inn |
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Portland, OR
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July 16, 2013 |
| Sheraton Airport Hotel |
6 Washington Clock hours and up to 3 hours
of Professional Development Credits available |
How do we build joyful pathways to the Common Core Standards and develop a culture of engaged, motivated young writers?
See our 10 Best Writing-to-Read Strategies
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Workshop limited to 75 participants to ensure a quality experience. |
Explore Joyful Pathways to the Common Core Standards
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 mentor texts.
- Ways to use mentor texts, organize “Kid Writing” folders, create 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!
- Proven strategies 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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A Special Thank You to Online Members |
We are inviting our online friends to
take advantage of early registration! Save $60
$179 through February 5
$239 after February 5
Includes
- Beautiful new writing manual
- CD of all writing templates
- Literacy gifts
- Up to 3 Professional Development Credits and
6 WA clock hours available
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