Kindergarten Kickstart
Kindergarten Kickstart: Launching the Year with SOR (Science of Reading) in Mind (Limited Spots: Only 200 available!)
Kindergarten Kickstart: Launching the Year with SOR (Science of Reading) in Mind (Limited Spots: Only 200 available!)
Kindergarten Kickstart: Launching the Year with SOR (Science of Reading) in Mind (Limited Spots: Only 200 available!)
Transform your kindergarten classroom into a hub of excitement and learning. Get secrets to launching the school year with confidence and the latest insights on Science of Reading Research. Imagine a classroom where every student thrives in their literacy journey, guided by engaging routines and hands-on activities.
Workshop Dates: July 29 - August 2
Workshop Dates: July 29 - August 2
Time: Daily sessions at 10:00 AM EST (Recordings available)
Cost: $37
What You Will Learn:
Day 1: Introduction and Alphabet Adventure Quest
Dive into the Alphabet Adventure Quest: a whole group instruction method to teach letters and sounds.
Establish effective classroom routines.
Bonus: Insights from a guest teacher on implementing Alphabet Adventure Quest.
Day 2: Handwriting and Letter Formation
Discover the importance of handwriting in literacy development.
Learn techniques for teaching proper letter formation.
Implement effective handwriting practice routines.
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their handwriting routines.
Day 3: Phonics Kits and Phonemic Awareness
Introduction to the components and benefits of phonics kits.
Strategies for incorporating phonics kits into daily lessons.
Engaging activities to develop phonemic awareness.
Bonus: Guest teacher demonstrates the use of phonics kits and phonemic awareness activities.
Day 4: Scheduling Your Literacy Block + Routines
Plan a balanced literacy block with sample schedules.
Integrate whole group, small group, and independent activities.
Tips for managing transitions and maximizing instructional time.
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their literacy block schedule and small group management tips.
Day 5: Transitioning to Small Group Instruction
Transition from Alphabet Adventure Quest to small groups.
Structure small group sessions for targeted instruction.
Organize materials and manage the classroom during small group time.
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their experience with transitioning to small group instruction.
Conclusion and Q&A Session
Summary of key points from the workshop.
Open floor for questions and answers.
Resources and next steps for participants.
Dive into the Alphabet Adventure Quest: a whole group instruction method to teach letters and sounds.
Establish effective classroom routines.
Bonus: Insights from a guest teacher on implementing Alphabet Adventure Quest.