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Fostering Early Literacy in the Classroom and Treatment Room with Story Time
Presented by Sheneatha Frison
LIVE ONLINE |Â 1 HOURÂ | NOVEMBER 9, 2023 | 7-8:15PM EST
Discover how immersive story sessions can transform young learners into book-loving enthusiasts. Dive deep into the enchanting realms of print motivation, narrative proficiency, and vocabulary acquisition – all the secret ingredients to kickstart a child's literacy journey. Additionally, get recommendations for books & access to other materials that will ultimately enhance your story sessions.
This workshop is tailored to benefit educators, parents, and other professionals working with young children seeking to enhance learning and engagement during early childhood development.
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Financial Disclosures – No relevant financial relationships to disclose.Â
Nonfinancial Disclosures - No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Objectives:
The participants will be able to…
-> Recall the concept of dialogic reading and its purpose in enhancing children's vocabulary within the context of a story.
-> Explain the characteristics of books that can be harnessed to encourage children's active participation in the storytelling process.
-> Demonstrate the use of various strategies to construct a literacy-rich and interactive story experience that engages young learners.
-> Develop innovative approaches for utilizing readily available materials to design and implement literacy-rich, interactive story sessions effectively.
Agenda
7:00 - 7:05 Why “Magical” Story Times are Important
7:06 - 7:15 Early Literacy Skills
7:16 - 7:18 Things to Consider when Preparing Stories
7:19 - 7:29 Tools for Bringing Stories to Life
7:30 - 7:40 Methods for Increasing Engagement
7:41 - 7:47 Incorporating Early Literacy Activities
7:48 - 7:52 Easy Meaningful Story Time Extension Activities
7:53 -7:57 Tried and True Books
7:58 - 8:00 Wrap Up, Q&A
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This Course Offers
The Following CEUs:
1.0 CTLE CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
Provider Code #23394
Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027
Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
1.0 NYSED SW CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)
Provider Code #0365
Approval Period: 8/31/22- 8/31/25
Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Social work professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.
1.0 NASP CE CREDITS
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Provider Code #1111
Approval Period: 4/1/23 - 4/1/25
Young Child Learning is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program.
This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUS (Introductory Level; Related Area)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Provider Code #ABGB
Approval Period: 12/31/2022 - 12/31/2027
ASHA Certification Maintenance Standards require that all certificate holders (CCC-A and CCC-SLP) must accumulate 30 Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) of professional development during each 3-year certification maintenance interval in order to maintain their ASHA Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC).
How to obtain your CEU certificate:
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You MUST watch all the video lessons. Afterwards, you will automatically be given access to the post-test and the evaluation form.Â
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You MUST pass the post-test (75% passing grade). You are able to take the test multiple times until you pass.Â
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You MUST answer and submit the evaluation form.Â
You will receive your CEU certificate within 1-12 business days after fulfilling the above requirements. Contact [email protected] for any issues/concerns.
Speaker's Biography
Sheneatha Frison is a versatile artist and educator with a remarkable career. She has graced the GRAMMYs stage as a supporting vocalist for Sam Smith, headlined her own off-Broadway production, "The Butterflies Show," and triumphed at the legendary Amateur Night at the Apollo. Sheneatha's talents as a songwriter and storyteller have earned acclaim, with Tony award-winning choreographer George Faison describing her performances as "refreshing." With over 15 years of school outreach experience and a Master of Library and Information Science degree, she delivers impactful programs for children and offers storytelling and early literacy training for adults.
She is also a co-producer and co-star of a podcast and children's video series in collaboration with the Brooklyn Public Library. Sheneatha's workshops are known for their engaging, fun, and humorous approach, empowering educators and caregivers with tools to build strong reading foundations for children. Her dedication to inspiring through both art and education makes her a prominent figure in performance and early childhood development.
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Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
Pricing
FREE: get a Certificate of Attendance at the end.
CEUs: $9 (+ processing fees)
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.
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Special Accommodations or Requests
Individuals with disabilities in need of special accommodations should contact the Admin, Cari Laroza at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 to make a request. The Admin will work with the team to provide the necessary accommodations. Requests for special accommodations must be made at least a month prior to the webinar date. Once accommodations are found, the Admin will confirm need for accommodations. Once the individual confirms, the special accommodations will be secured. If the individual finds that he or she is no longer in need of the accommodations, he or she must contact the Admin a week before the webinar date.
