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Creating Neural Pathways for Literacy
$25.00Enroll Now!
Ideal for preschool teachers experienced in planning literacy curricula, this course breaks down complex neuroscience principles into understandable concepts that can be directly applied in the classroom. You will receive downloadable materials and actionable strategies to support the development of neural pathways for literacy in young children effectively. Enroll today to start making a scientifically informed impact on your students’ literacy development.
What You Will Learn:
- Identify brain areas involved in literacy and understand their roles in creating neural pathways necessary for reading.
- Distinguish between phonics and whole language approaches and understand the neuroscience supporting the effectiveness of phonics.
- Utilize practical classroom activities that promote vocabulary development and activate the letterbox region of the brain.
Analyze classroom practices to ensure they support the development of neural pathways essential for reading.
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Creating Your Preschool Literacy Curriculum
$40.00Enroll Now!
This course is perfect for preschool teachers looking to integrate meaningful literacy activities into their daily routines. By participating, you will learn how to craft a literacy environment that supports all preschoolers by engaging them in activities that promote critical literacy skills based on the science of reading. Enroll today to start developing a literacy curriculum that is both enriching and aligned with current educational best practices.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand the big ideas of literacy and why they are crucial for young children’s development, aligned with the science of reading.
- Describe and plan effective activities that promote alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness.
- Develop strategies for implementing concepts of print in an engaging, play-based manner.
- Assess and enhance your literacy environment to better support the learning needs of your students, incorporating the latest research in literacy education.
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Moving Beyond Letter of the Week
$30.00Enroll Now!
Ideal for preschool educators and family childcare providers, this course offers a fresh perspective on phonological education that is both effective and scientifically grounded. Sign up today to start fostering a more comprehensive understanding of phonological concepts in your educational setting!
What You Will Learn:
- Reasons why traditional “Letter of the Week” methods may limit young learners.
- Dynamic strategies for teaching letter recognition and phonological skills without relying on outdated approaches.
- How to design comprehensive and engaging lesson plans that incorporate phonological awareness activities.
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One Classroom, Many Languages: Strategies for Dual Language Learners
$60.00Enroll Now!
This course is especially beneficial for educators working with dual language learners, providing strategies that address the earliest stages of language acquisition. Participants will learn how to support bilingual development and maintain children’s home languages, which are crucial for their identity and cognitive growth. Enroll today to help every child in your care thrive in a multilingual world.
What You Will Learn:
- The stages of language development and behaviors in young children, with a focus on the formative years of infants and toddlers.
- Effective strategies to support language development for all children, with particular attention to the needs of dual language learners.
- The importance of maintaining a child’s home language and practical techniques to support it within your infant and toddler classrooms.
- Ways to create a high-quality language and literacy environment that fosters language learning and literacy skills, tailored for the youngest learners.