Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About! Supporting Oral Language Development in the Early Childhood Classroom

Presented by Dr. Jean Feldman, teacher, consultant and celebrated author
Sponsored by Frog Street Press

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Oral language is the foundation of literacy. However, as children spend more time in front of a screen, their oral language skills and ability to engage in conversations is diminishing. In this webinar recording you’ll learn how to give children something to talk about — with rhymes, chants, songs, stories, and active learning!

Highlights included:

• Tips for helping children focus
• Developing oral language with routines and transitions
• Fingerplays and rhymes to nurture auditory memory, oral language, and phonological awareness
• Alphabet chants and songs for articulation and phonics
• Stories children will want to retell
• Strategies to engage parents in talking to their children about school and what they are learning

Death is silent. Learning is noisy! Watch Dr. Jean and discover how to reach children, teach children, and guide them on an exciting learning journey with oral language activities.

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Dr. Jean Feldman’s noteworthy educational career has spanned more than 40 years. She has served as a classroom teacher, instructor of adults, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman inspires teachers across the country with her engaging songs and creative activities that help make teaching and learning fun! She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Kindergarten Alliance, and the International Reading Association. Dr. Feldman’s list of degrees include a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia State University.

Our webinar host, Vanessa Levin is a passionate advocate for high-quality early childhood education. She has served as a teacher, mentor, curriculum writer, specialist, and professional development consultant for public and private early childhood programs throughout North America. Vanessa is the founder and creator of Pre-K Pages, a popular website for early childhood teachers.

Frog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.