Webinar Description:
Foundational Literacy Practices for the 3-6 Classroom draws connections between the Montessori approach to literacy and the science of reading. Attendees will learn about the neuroscience of reading and explore how the Montessori Language philosophy maps to current models for reading. Participants will gain practical ideas for enriching spoken language development, learn innovative extensions for the Sandpaper Letters, and explore the versatility of the Moveable Alphabet. Four key strategies are offered for deepening foundational literacy: Sound game activities for blending, presenting letter name and sound simultaneously, including word mapping and word chaining activities with the movable alphabet, and using the heart word method for teaching puzzle words. Equal parts theory and implementation, this dynamic presentation offers a grounding in how we learn to read, while providing educators with techniques and activities to nurture essential early literacy skills within the 3-6 classroom.
Event Information:
Join us for an exciting and innovative webinar experience! Different from our previous sessions, this webinar will be in a two-part format! Here’s how it works:
When you register for this webinar, you will have registered for both parts of this series. You can then decide which, if any, live sessions you will attend.
The live sessions will occur on the following dates:
- Thursday, January 16th from 7:00-8:30 pm ET
- Thursday, January 23rd from 7:00-8:30 pm ET
How to Register For This Event:
Please note: You may register at any time before the first live event on January 16th, 2025.
Registration for the event will close at 6:45 PM, 15 minutes before the start time. Be sure to secure your spot early!
The rates below include registration for both parts of the webinar series.
Individual Registration
Presenter Bio: Zil (they/them) is an experienced Montessori teacher and educational coach, with a passion for literacy and a steadfast commitment to anti-bias, antiracist education. They are trained at the 3-6 and 6-12 ages, with multiple literacy certifications. They believe that classrooms should be spaces of joy, critical engagement, and community-minded learning. An advocate for following literacy sciences, Zil is devoted to translating research into effective classroom strategies. They love supporting teachers, caregivers, and schools to empower children in their learning. Learn more at their website, www.ziljaeger.com or via Instagram @ziljaeger.
