Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador

Northern Institute for Organizational Capacity Early Learning Webinar

Event | Posted: November 10, 2011

This 2-hour presentation will include practical methods for participants to promote early literacy development in children ages 0 to 6 years as well as theoretical information about child development including brain development. Discussion will include topics such as ways to support children as they lead their own learning through play while balanced with adult-led activities in a variety of settings (home, childcare, school). Appropriate interactions and relationships with children are key to supporting each child’s optimal development.

Presenter: Sandy Inkster, Early Literacy Specialist
Sandy has worked as the Early Literacy Specialist in northern Ontario and has been employed by HandsTheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca for ten years. In this capacity Sandy has provided professional training for all educators who work with children 0 to 6 years of age as well as providing parent and child interactive play based experiences. She has worked as a coordinator of a CAPC/CPNP program, facilitator at an Early Years and Family Resource Centre in addition to being a Parenting Educator for 20 years. Sandy continues to be challenged and stimulated in a ‘lab school’ as a grandmother of two boys ages 2 and 4 years.

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Developed and hosted by NALD in collaboration with Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.