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SUMMARY:Applying Early Literacy in Storytime Settings (PCI Webinars)
DESCRIPTION:Storytime isn’t just fun—it’s foundational. In this 
 session\, we’ll explore how to intentionally apply early literacy 
 practices to storytime sessions in meaningful\, engaging\, and 
 developmentally supportive ways. Learn how to align your book choices\, 
 songs\, activities\, and interactions with the five early literacy 
 practices (talk\, sing\, read\, write\, play)\, and better understand the 
 “why” behind what we do. \n\nWe'll explore how to share early literacy 
 concepts with caregivers in ways that feel approachable and encouraging\, 
 making storytime a shared journey toward lifelong learning. Whether 
 you’re refreshing your approach or looking to build more intentionality 
 into your storytimes\, this session will help connect the dots between 
 storytime fun and meaningful impact.  \n\nWhat attendees will 
 learn:\n\n\n	Learn how to incorporate the five early literacy practices 
 (talk\, sing\, read\, write\, play) into storytime planning and 
 delivery\n	Identify developmentally appropriate strategies to support 
 language and literacy development in babies\, toddlers\, and 
 preschoolers\n	Gain tools to articulate the purpose of storytime and the 
 value of early literacy to caregivers.\n\n\nKatie Clausen\n\nKatie Clausen 
 is the Early Literacy Services Manager at Gail Borden Public Library and a 
 current PhD candidate in Information Studies at Dominican University. She 
 holds an MLIS from Dominican University and an M.A. in Children’s 
 Literature from Simmons College. Katie has shared her expertise at numerous 
 conferences\, and her articles have been featured in the Children & 
 Libraries: The Journal of ALSC and Marvels and Tales. Her specialties 
 include early literacy\, children’s literature evaluation\, and best 
 storytime practices.\n\nThis training is made available to Kansas library 
 staff through the State Library of Kansas' subscription to PCI 
 Webinars.\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8117534011004/WN_3Ww0_QRiQRKvry3gcz4CkA
ORGANIZER;CN="Allie Lousch":MAILTO:Allie.Lousch@ks.gov
CATEGORIES:Other Librarian Training
CONTACT;CN="Allie Lousch":MAILTO:Allie.Lousch@ks.gov
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URL:https://calendar.library.ks.gov/event/15604947
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