Introduction to Bookmaking with 3-8 Year OldsMini Course of 2 sessionsFacilitated by Marilyn Hayward & Katie AshmeadThis Mini Course has a specific focus on working with 3 - 8 year old writers inKindergarten and Early Years of School.Early Childhood Educators understand that young children bring with them a wealth of literacy understandings and competencies as they begin Kindergarten and Reception. The Book-making approach to literacy values and honours children’s prior learning, their cultural competence and their dispositions for learning. It uses these to drive learning deeper and to create a culture of thinking, talking and noticing about books. It values the intellectual quality of mark-making as an essential component of being a writer.A book-making approach not only sees children from this competent lens, it empowers children to see themselves as competent writers. The approach challenges pedagogical practices that see children as empty learners; who are needy because they know so little.We have faciliated workshops about the Pedagogy of Bookmaking for over 7 years - throughout South Australia, in New South Wales and now in Canada! This rich pedagogy engages children in language and literacy, motivates them to become deeply involved in their learning and also excites educators when they see children learning to their potential. BYO Lunch on Saturday 24 AugustLight Morning Tea provided on both SaturdaysPlease note: registration for this mini course is for 2 sessions:Saturday 24 August 2019 - 9:30am - 3:00pmSaturday 14 September 2019 - 9:30am - 1:00pmPlease email Melissa if you are a full time student who wishes to participate in this mini course.Discount is offered for teams of 5 or more from the same site. Please email Melissa with the names of those who will be registereing to access your discount code. Please note that registration is via Eventbrite using Credit Card only. Manual invoicing in not available.