Check out our Upcoming Professional Developments for Early Childhood Educators in 2018:
Interactive Storytelling Part 1
January 11th, 2018
In this workshop, participants will explore how interactive storytelling is key in developing children's listening, speaking, and language skills as outlined in the Common Core Standards.
Interactive Storytelling & the English Language Learner - Physicalizing Language
February 8th, 2018
This workshop is an opportunity to explore how interactive storytelling practices supports the English Language Learner in developing fluency and vocabulary acquisition.
Interactive Storytelling Part 1
March 8th, 2018
In this workshop, participants will explore how interactive storytelling is key in developing children's listening, speaking, and language skills as outlined in the Common Core Standards.
Interactive Storytelling Part 2
April 26th, 2018
This workshop will go deeper into the strategies of interactive storytelling and whole group, participant-centered learning.
CUNY Creative Arts Team
101 W 31st St
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
NOTE: While it does say '101' on our building, '875 Avenue of the Americas' is displayed more prominently.
Kady Stockman
kady.stockman@cuny.edu
212-652-2833
We Have Puppets! Now What?
Moving Puppets Off the Shelf and Into Action in the Early Childhood Classroom
4-Hour Professional Development
Earn a CUNY Certificate of Completion and CTLE Credit for Professional and Level III Teaching Assistant certificate holders. To receive CTLE hours, participants MUST COMPLETE the CTLE form during registration.
The session is designed to give early childhood educators hands-on training in using puppetry as an interactive tool for learning.
What can I expect to gain from this workshop?
- Identify how puppets can be used to develop language skills and address emotional and social challenges
- Develop basic skills needed to be an effective puppeteer
- Learn the unique needs and demands of different puppet forms
Participants will learn about the power of puppets, when and why to use puppets, the benefits of using puppets with English Language Learners, and the basics of puppeteering.
Who should attend?
Educators interested in exploring a new outlet for engaging their students.
Led by Helen Wheelock, Director of the Early Learning Program.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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