Upcoming Fall Workshops

Joy of Childhood Conference

October 16, 2010, Richmond Hill, ON

Building Early Literacy Skills Through Science -- workshop hosted by Mary Quinn, ECE, Let's Talk Science Education Specialist
Language and literacy skills are an integral part of being able to know and do science.  By participating in this hands-on workshop, learn how you can foster early literacy development in young children through simple, science-based activities.   

Website: http://www.childcarecommittee-yorkregion.on.ca/

Let the Learning Begin

October 16, 2010, North Bay, ON

Feast for the Senses -- workshop hosted by Heather Furness, Let's Talk Science outreach volunteer, Queen's University

Through sensory activities of touch, taste, hearing and smelling children will discover how animals use their senses to locate food.

Website: http://www.letthelearningbegin.ca

The Community Early Literacy Forum

November 15, 2010, Stratford, ON

Wings of Discovery® - Sand and Water -- workshop hosted by Mary Quinn, ECE, Let's Talk Science Education Specialist
The word “science” can elicit anxiety in many educators.  At this hands-on/minds-on workshop, you will learn the importance of engaging young children with science activities, while also discovering how easily these activities can be integrated into sensory areas of play in the classroom.

Website: http://blog.amdsb.ca/2010/09/24/talkative-play…leads-to-literacy/