Essentials of Writing for Little Hands: Nurturing Writers in Early Childhood

Presented by Monica Cordoba, Professional Learning Consultant–Bilingual Specialist, Frog Street Press
Moderated by Jody Martin, Senior Developmental Editor, Frog Street

Sponsored by Frog Street

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In this edWebinar, viewers gain an advanced understanding of the writing process with children in early childhood monolingual, bilingual, and dual-language classrooms. We investigate developmentally appropriate stages of motor development for young learners. Viewers:

• Discover how to encourage writing through modeled, shared, and independent experiences
• Explore strategies and materials that intentionally nurture while extending writing throughout their daily routines
• Be asked to reflect on their current practice and collaborate with others

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and other stakeholders who work with toddlers to transitional kindergarten-aged students.

About the Presenter

Monica Cordoba is a Professional Learning Bilingual Specialist for Frog Street Press. Her career spans over 16 years in early childhood education, including several years in a Head Start classroom as a certified bilingual teacher. She also served as a PreK instructional specialist for a major school district, mentoring PreK teachers. Her coaching spans from working with infants through PreK classrooms. Her degree in interdisciplinary studies is from Texas A&M University with a post-grad degree in educational administration. Monica is a certified Toddler and PreK CLASS observer who has contributed to the development and facilitation of countless workshops in all areas of early childhood including classroom coaching with teachers. Her goal is to provide educators with effective strategies to provide joyful classrooms where students are successful and a love of learning is encouraged.

About the Moderator

Jody Martin has 39 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She is presently the Senior Developmental Editor and a contributing author for Frog Street Press. Jody has authored several teacher resource books that cover health and safety, nature-based activities, and early childhood classroom environments. She is a dynamic presenter and recognized leader in the field of early childhood education with a commitment to providing quality programs for children.

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