Description: 

During this session, families and educators will learn practical strategies they can use to support young children in developing early literacy skills. These strategies include talking to children regularly, singing songs to build rhythm and vocabulary, introducing writing through playful activities, engaging in meaningful conversations, modeling effective language use, and sharing the joy of reading books together. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how everyday interactions and simple, enjoyable activities can nurture a child’s communication skills and set them on the path to becoming confident, enthusiastic readers.

Presenter:

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Learning Consultant and CLASS instructor for the Early Childhood Education licensure program at CESA 2. She also works with the Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Grant as an Early Literacy Specialist. Nicole has almost 20 years of classroom experience working with young children and their families. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Supporting educators in best practices for providing rich and engaging, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that all children can access is a passion of hers.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Connection Between Communication and Early Literacy
• Identify Practical Strategies to Support Early Literacy