Picture Book Power (PreK-3)
Picture books are amazing! Get ready to have some fun while you discover new picture books and authors, plan engaging activities, and build literacy skills in your classroom! This online, standards based course explores the possibilities for picture books in the classroom as part of an effective early literacy program. You will explore picture books, resources for picture books, multi-cultural picture books and visual literacy. The course is aligned with the CCSS standards, especially Reading Foundational Skills. Ideal for teachers of PreKinder through 3rd grade.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
This course is applicable towards the English Language Arts Teaching Certificate.
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Tara Warmerdam
Instructor
I am passionate about reading and writing, and this is central to my work as an educator. Whether I am discussing a book with a group of 12th grade seniors, teaching curriculum theory with teacher credential students, or assisting veteran teachers with implementing core standards and reading intervention strategies, my students are always the focus of my teaching. I value a positive, energetic, and creative learning space where professionals can work together to improve their practice and help their students become lifelong readers and writers! My goals for my online professional development courses are to provide relevant, timely, and engaging material that teachers can bring back into their classrooms. Learning is a lifelong journey for teachers and students - come learn with me and celebrate reading!