Karen Farquharson- Montessori del Mundo

Title: Going beyond phonics - preparing all children to read and understand

Description: As Montessorians, we are very adept at teaching children to read using phonics, but reading is more than sounding out CVC words. Come learn how to take your literacy instruction to the next level to ensure that your children can not only decode, but also understand what they are reading. We'll also explore current public school expectations for Kinder, and Lower Elementary readers. Many best practices currently used in public schools including guided reading, reader’s workshop, and writer’s workshop can be highly effective tools for supporting students in their literacy development. The good news is – you don’t have to compromise Montessori to use these strategies in your classroom! This session is great for public Montessori teachers struggling to balance Montessori with public school literacy demands, - or for any Montessorians interested in learning more strategies for enhancing literacy instruction in their classrooms.