We Dig Dinosaurs (and so much more!): Following Children’s Interests in Early Learning Settings

Join us as we explore the importance of encouraging, celebrating and building on the ideas and interests of young children in early childhood settings. Together we’ll look at stories, rhymes, songs and hands-on activities that can be adapted to the interests of the children in various early learning environments while encouraging numeracy, literacy, gross and fine motor skills. Participants will have the opportunity to work with others to develop their own ready-to-use interest-based lesson/activity plans as we recognize the importance of following the lead of the children in our care. Best for those working with infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children.

This workshop will be presented by a Bookmates Facilitator. Bookmates is a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg with over 40 years’ experience in supporting early learning educators. Bookmates stays current with emerging research and themes      related to healthy child development and uses a literacy lens to share strategies, information, resources and practical experiences.