Webinar Series: Embracing the Science of Reading in Early Childhood Classrooms
The body of research known as the science of reading, which explains how humans learn to read, is reshaping reading instruction in elementary schools. How do we, in early childhood education, leverage this K-12 research to ensure we’re helping children develop the “deep reading brain” that will help them acquire both skills and a love of reading?
In this science of reading webinar series, we will dive into the five pillars of the science of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) in an early childhood setting. We will examine each of these pillars through the lens of the five essentials for pre-reading: literacy in authentic contexts, playing with pre-reading, individualized supports and skill instruction, quality children’s literature, and family engagement. Together, we will explore how a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive literacy program can help children develop the needed skills while still being fun and engaging.
5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading
Wednesday, January 10 | 2pm ET
In this webinar delivered in conjunction with edWeb, experts and authors at Teaching Strategies will be joined by Atlanta Speech School to share five essentials for Science of Reading success for early learners.
1. Promoting functional literacy through studies
2. Playing with pre-reading skills
3. Teaching intentional literacy experiences
4. Offering meaningful book discussions
5. Inspiring families with modeled literacy moments
3 Large Districts Address Science of (Pre) Reading
in Pre-K
Thursday, January 25 | 3pm ET
In this one-hour webinar, three school leaders from NYC, Chicago, and Fort Worth will share how they are intentionally laying the foundation for better reading outcomes in third grade, for all students.
Hear how they have made critical decisions about evaluating and selecting the right Pre-K curriculum, developing and implementing professional learning plans for their teams, and working across their education systems to improve third grade reading scores.
Nurturing Phonemic Awareness and Laying the Foundation for Phonics Skills
Wednesday, February 21 | 3pm ET
A literacy-rich learning environment isn’t only about books, posters, word walls, and labeling. It’s about the comprehensive way that children experience language in the classroom. Through games, rhymes, tongue twisters, songs, and social interactions, early childhood teachers can intentionally nurture children’s phonemic awareness.
In this 1-hour webinar, we will explore how to promote children’s phonemic awareness, from explicit teaching practices to creating a physical environment where language development is fostered and celebrated.
Building Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension
Thursday, March 21 | 3pm ET
Even while young children are only just beginning to understand the relationship between sounds and written words, they benefit enormously from exposure to more complex language and hearing experienced readers read aloud.
In this 1-hour webinar, we will explore how authentic experiences such as working and playing in classroom interest areas; engaging in long-term, project-based studies; and hearing adults read aloud a variety of texts work together to help put every child on the path to a lifetime of literacy and learning.
Getting Ready for Reading: How School and District Leaders Can Leverage the Science of Reading in Pre-K
Thursday, May 16 | 3PM ET
The foundation for reading success begins long before fourth grade testing. But, according to The Nation’s Report Card by the National Assessment of Education Progress in 2022, only 1 in 3 fourth graders are testing as proficient in reading. What steps can you, as education leaders, take to help lay the foundation for reading proficiency in the early years?
In this 1-hour webinar, we will address important concerns related to reading proficiency and school readiness and identify ways to set up all children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten: How School and District Leaders Can Help Prepare Children for Success in Kindergarten and Beyond
Thursday, May 2 | 3PM ET
School and district leaders know that the experiences and interactions children have before entering kindergarten can be quite varied, meaning that children arrive at elementary school with differing degrees of readiness. Attending a high-quality pre-K program during the year before kindergarten is key to helping children build the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will prepare them for success in elementary school and beyond.
In this webinar we will discuss essential information for building a high-quality pre-K program and facilitating a successful transition to kindergarten.