About this Event
Workshop Description: This literacy framed workshop will explore the concept that creativity is a bridge to learning and an important part of a young child's development. It is designed to share practical skills, tips, and resources for how early learning educators can engage children with open-ended process art activities to extend literacy concepts.
Content includes:
- Discussing the difference between arts and crafts
- Exploring how art supports healthy child development
- Sharing how literacy and language skills are developed through art
- Providing ideas for hands-on literacy activities connected to process art experiences
Presenter Bio: This workshop will be presented by a Bookmates Facilitator. Bookmates is a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg with over 40 years experience in supporting early learning educators. Bookmates stays current with emergent research and themes related to healthy child development and uses a literacy lens to share strategies, information, resources and practical experiences.
WORKSHOP POLICIES
By registering for a workshop/course participants declare they have read, understood, and agree with all policies.
1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.
2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!
4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.
5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.
6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered once the workshop/course starts, or if it’s missed. Withdrawal must be made 7 days in advance or more for a credit to be issued
7. I understand the CCRR staff or presenter may take some photographs (including a Zoom group picture) during workshops/courses with the purpose of promoting their training. By registering I consent to have my photograph taken.
8. I understand that my confirmation to attend is my payment receipt that will be sent to my email. I understand there will be a reminder email of this event closer to the date.
ZOOM LINK INFO
This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.
You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.
A link to the presentation will be emailed to you 3-5 days before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.
For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup
For more information please call 604 533 4425.