This post is in partnership with ChildCare Education Institute, a StraighterLine Company.
Did you know March 2nd is Read Across America Day? As this celebration has evolved over the years, the National Education Association has put its focus on diversity. I love this because when we create better connections with our students through the books we fill our libraries with, read together at circle time, and choose to use them for specific lessons, we all learn better. That’s the thing: our students aren’t the only ones learning; we are too. One of the best ways you can prep for this celebration of reading is to spend a little time learning more about how to make the most of every read-aloud.
High-Quality Professional Development Benefits Everyone
No matter how long you have been teaching, and I have been teaching a long time, brushing up on my skills has always been beneficial. If you are new to teaching, start the habit of accessing professional development on your own now because it will make all the difference. I spent a few hours making sure I was up to date on everything I needed to be when it comes to read-alouds with ChildCare Education Institute’s newer course LIT103: Making the Most of Read-Alouds. I am so thankful for ChildCare Education Institute courses because childcare professionals can enhance our skills through various courses available for different settings, such as childcare centers, family child care, prekindergarten classrooms, and nanny care. All at your own pace!
Ready to take a closer look at this course? What stood out to me – and remember, I’ve written two books about literacy- is that it wasn’t just about read-aloud; it dove into all the parts of literacy development our students are progressing through. I particularly liked that there was mention of English language learners and the social and emotional benefits of read-alouds as well. This course had succinct lessons about phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary and so much more. LIT103: Making the Most of Read-Alouds gives early childhood educators a very good overview of not just what we should be teaching and focusing on during read-alouds but how to use lessons after your read-aloud for more literacy skill development in your classroom. This is why I love having access to ChildCare Education Institute’s Individual Annual Training Subscription; I can brush up on whatever I feel I need to 24/7 from anywhere! Here is an exclusive offer to SAVE $20 OFF an Individual Annual Training Subscription. Use promo code NTFF24 subscription offer expires 3/3/24.
After this course, you will be so ready for Read Across America Day and will be rockin’ every read-aloud. Check out this Read Across America activity to try out your new skills!
What did you say about an annual subscription?
That caught your attention, didn’t it? Yes, CCEI has an Annual Individual Training Subscription, and it’s fantastic! I’m telling you, it’s so helpful to be able to access CCEI’s catalog whenever I need to. They have so many categories of courses including Curriculum & Assessment, Child Development & Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, Guidance & Classroom Management, Family & Community Engagement, Professionalism & Quality Improvement, Infant & Toddler Care, Preschool Care, School-Age Care… the list goes on and on. What I love, too, is I can set aside a few hours on a weekend and complete a course. On Monday I walk into my classroom even better than before. Use promo code NTFF24 now through 3/3/24 and SAVE $20! Just follow the enrollment steps and don’t miss this exclusive offer! I genuinely recommend this company!
Want to further your career goals with college credit?
Maybe you want to challenge yourself even more, or maybe you are considering a college degree in Early Childhood Education. I would be remiss if I didn’t share that you can work towards that – still at your own pace, still from your own home with CCEI’s parent company, StraighterLine. StraighterLine courses include eTextbooks, 24/7 on-demand tutoring, and live student support seven days a week. ECE105: Language and Literacy introduces future educators to language and literacy. In this course, you will examine the fundamental elements of reading instruction and language development as well as the theoretical concepts of literacy development. This is a convenient way of checking this box on the road to your degree. Right now you can save 20% with the ECE bundle. This course pack includes the Teaching Children with Exceptionalities course I took which was fantastic!
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