How can you turn story time into a powerful tool for building critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful conversations among your youngest learners? Research indicates that well-planned read-aloud sessions, enriched with conversation prompts, can significantly boost young learners' language development, critical thinking skills, and social-emotional growth. Join Chrissy Romano-Arrabito for this timesaving, to the point session as she guides you through selecting captivating read-aloud books and structuring conversations that go far beyond storytelling. Get ready to enhance your read-aloud practices and create a classroom culture of meaningful conversation, critical thinking, and joyful learning! Chrissy's expertise in evidence-based teaching practices will provide you with strategies that will foster lively dialogue and create dynamic, interactive read-aloud sessions that will leave a lasting impact on your students' learning journeys.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover strategies for selecting engaging read-aloud texts that resonate with young learners, inspire empathy, and spark curiosity.
- Learn conversation techniques that transform read-aloud sessions into interactive, thought-provoking experiences, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Gain tools for fostering meaningful connections between book content and students’ lives, making stories relatable and memorable.
- Explore structured routines that promote active listening, turn-taking, and reflection, creating a culture of thoughtful dialogue in the classroom.
Assessment:
Participants will have collaboration and sharing opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
