Phonemic Awareness and Phonics in Early Years: Making Explicit Instruction and Play Work!

Thank you to Regina Public School Division for hosting this event!

Join us to explore high-quality instruction of phonemic awareness and phonics in early learning settings. The science of reading tells us that systematic and explicit instruction are needed for successful reading acquisition. This may seem at odds with the play-based philosophy of early years, but it need not be!
This session explores teaching strategies and assessment practices for impactful instruction in early years which meet the needs of students while still engaging in a classroom environment rich in play and exploration.

• Examine instructional scope and sequences for phonemic awareness and phonics instruction and their connection to provincial curriculum and developmental continuum for early learners.
• Experience high-quality teaching strategies for phonemic awareness and phonics instruction across the continuum of play from student-led play, playful explorations and teacher-led instruction.
• Explore assessment tools specific to phonemic awareness and phonics instruction inside a balanced approach to documentation.

Audience: PreK to Grade 2

Date and time: March 24, 2025, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Location: Ron Mitchell Room, Regina Public Schools, 1600 4 Ave, Regina, SK S4R 8C8

Workshop Cost: (includes GST, materials and lunch)

***Register early to ensure a spot!***

• Early Bird: $135 (prior to 10 business days before event)
• Standard: $175

Registration closes 2 business days prior to the workshop. Payment must accompany registration. The refund deadline for all workshops and events is 10 business days prior to the start date. Registrants who withdraw prior to the refund deadline are entitled to a full refund or transfer of their registration fee. If notification of withdrawal is received after the refund deadline and up to the commencement of the session, 50 percent of the registration fee will be refunded. Read more about our Refund Policy.

Please contact registration at 1-306-373-1660 or 1-800-667-7762 or email stf@stf.sk.ca if you have any questions.

Facilitators

MICHELLE DIZY