Early Literacy Workshops for Childcare Providers

What is Early Literacy?

Fall 2010 Workshops:

Coloring A Child’s World with Early Literacy Experiences
Date: Wednesday, October 20 
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Getting ready to read begins at birth! Find out how you can help children, from birth through preschool age, learn six specific early literacy skills.  The books, songs, and activities presented will offer ways to naturally incorporate early literacy activities throughout your day. Participants will receive a certificate for two training hours.

Presented by: Jody Westerman, OR Registry Trainer; Nancy Spaulding, Children’s Librarian
To register call: Jody Westerman 503-644-0043 ext. 120

Active Storytelling:  Using Props, Flannel Boards & More to Develop Early Literacy Skills in Preschoolers
Date: Saturday, October 30 
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Engage preschoolers in telling stories with props, flannel boards, dramatic movement, chants, and other methods. Actively involving preschoolers in stories helps them develop literacy skills, and it’s fun! You’ll leave the session with ideas you can try the next day. Participants will receive a certificate for two training hours.

Presented by: Children’s librarians, Jody Westerman & Beverly Loveland
To register call:  Jody Westerman 503-644-0043 ext. 120

These FREE workshops will take place in the Cedar Mill Community Library Meeting Room.