[Michlib-l] Registration is still open for our early literacy in storytimes workshop(s)

[Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)]

Every Child Ready to Read in Storytimes Workshop
Incorporating the 5 Practices into Storytime Programs

This workshop will be a follow-up to the Every Child Ready to Read Workshops held last year in Michigan. After a brief review for previous attendees, and an introduction to those who did not attend last year, presenter Sue McCleaf Nespeca will talk about ways to incorporate the 5 ECRR practices into storytime programs for babies; ages 2-3; preschoolers; and a mixed-age group of children. Bring with you ONE of your favorite books that you like to use in a storytime program for one of the age groups mentioned in this description.

Registration is now open<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=88&cId=67&pCId=0>.

All workshops will run 9:00am-4:00pm with a lunch break included for the $35 registration fee.

  *   Monday, March 20th:  Kentwood Branch of Kent District Library, 4950 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49508.
  *   Tuesday, March 21st: Plymouth District Library, 223 S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170.
  *   Wednesday, March 22nd: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library of the Bay County Library System, 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI 48708.
  *   Friday, March 24th: Landmark Inn, 230 N. Front St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Agenda

9:00 - 9:30                  Registration
9:30 -   10:45               ECRR 6 Skills & 5 Practices Review; Parent & Child Workshop
10:45 - 11:00             Morning Break
11:00 - 12:15              Early Literacy Storytimes for Babies, ages 0 -2
12:15 - 1:00                Lunch
1:00 - 2:00                  Early Literacy Storytimes for Ages 2-3
2:00 - 3:00                  Early Literacy Storytimes for Preschoolers
3:00 - 3:15                  Afternoon Break
3:15 - 3:55                  Early Literacy Storytimes for a Mixed Age Group
3:55 - 4:00                  Wrap Up/ Questions

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Also, the 2017 ECRR Webinar series continues through the year.  You can register<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=84&cId=67&pCId=0> for select topics:

  *   Thursday, January 5, 2017:  Mixed-Aged Storytimes
  *   Thursday, May 11, 2017:  Family Engagement in Early Learning
  *   Tuesday, July 11, 2017:  Storytime Basics
  *   Thursday, September 7, 2017:  Working with Early Childhood Educators & Volunteers in Early Literacy Learning
  *   Tuesday, November 28, 2017: Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan wrap-up!
The webinars will be from 2 pm to 3 pm ET. All webinars will be recorded. If a date or time is inconvenient, you can register in order to get a link to the recording emailed directly to you.
Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator
Statewide Library Services
Library of Michigan
517-335-8129
517-373-5700 f
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov>
www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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