Play Your Way to Literacy and STEM Webinar
Event description
Thursday, February 15, 2024
1 PM -2 PM EST / 11 AM - 12 PM MST / 12 PM - 1 PM CST / 10 AM - 11 AM PST
Online session via Zoom (1-hour webinar). Includes recording access through March 16, 2024.
The best way to develop literacy and STEM skills is by learning through play and hands-on experiences. This presentation connects research with practical activities for library programs that can be used in-house or during virtual programs and it includes a simple technique for creating and using developmental tips for parents/caregivers. Even experienced children’s librarians will gain new, fun ideas for programming.
Presented by Children's Librarian Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of the award-winning Mother Goose on the Loose® early literacy program, this engaging webinar was designed for anyone who works with young children: librarians, childcare providers, home daycare owners, early literacy specialists, parents, grandparents, preschool teachers, and anyone who is interested!
Certificate of completion available upon request with successful completion of post-test.
Pricing:
- Individual: $40 (includes live webinar and recording access for 30 days after the live event)
- Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@mgol.org for more information.
About the instructor:
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen (she/her), a children's librarian with a doctorate, is a nationally recognized instructor, consultant, writer and presenter. In addition to working in public libraries, children's museums, and preschools, Betsy was a home childcare provider when her children were under age 5. Her innovative spirit, love of literacy, devotion to children, and desire to help adults who live and work with children resulted in the creation of her groundbreaking early literacy program, Mother Goose on the Loose® (MGOL).
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