Building The Foundation For Lifelong Literacy

Join Kate Winn for this four-part Saturday morning ONlit Book Study where we will delve into Lindsay Kemeny’s  Seven Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-To-3 Reading Success. This research-based book full of practical applications is ideal for K-3 educators.  All are welcome to attend, from Ontario and beyond!

In each of the one-hour sessions, Kate will provide an overview of key takeaways from the “moves” for that week, and time will be allotted for breakout sessions with active discussion between educators. If this sounds like your cup of tea – or whatever morning beverage you enjoy – please sign up now! Sessions will not be recorded; feel free to join whenever you are available…and PJs are welcome!

Registering for any event in the series will automatically register you for all events. Join us on whichever dates you can!

Session dates (all times Eastern):

Session 1

Introduction and Move 1: Teach Phonemic Awareness With Intention
Saturday, September 30, 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

Session 2

Move 2: Teach Phonics Explicitly and Systematically
Move 3: Teach Decoding Strategies, Not Cueing Strategies
Saturday, October 14, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Session 3

Move 4: Use Decodable Texts Instead of Predictable Texts with Beginning Readers
Move 5: Embrace a Better Approach to Teaching “Sight Words”
Saturday, October 28, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Session 4

Move 6: Focus on Meaningful Fluency Practice
Move 7: Improve Comprehension by Developing Vocabulary and Background Knowledge
Saturday, November 11, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.