Laughter and Learning with ABCs: Creating Joy Through Language and Literacy Play Experiences

It is one of the best moments we can experience with children ~ sitting down with them or laying under the shade of a tree and reading a book together! How often do we actually do this with children though? Language and literacy is much more then just reading a book a week, practicing writing skills and memorizing letters, phonics and spelling. Oh no! There is way more enjoyment to be had with enhancing our love of language. So, throw out those tracing pages, flashcard phonic cards and teacher led activities and let’s bring back playfulness in language learning! Join me as we explore a variety of activities that we can show children how much fun it is to listen, talk, read and write. Through children’s natural desire to understand the world around them and communicate with those in their lives, we can create an environment that is filled with rich and robust opportunities to explore language and literacy!

Objectives:

1. Define early language & literacy and the stages of development
2. Creating a language rich environment
3. Strategies and play experiences to support best practices in language & literacy

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Registration closes 24 hours in advance!
• This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.
• You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.
• A link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
• Certificate of participation will be available to registered participants.
• All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
• E-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca