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SUMMARY:Move It! Literacy Games (K-5) & (6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Who says literacy has to happen sitting at a desk? Move It! Literacy Games demonstrates how movement and active play can transform literacy learning into an engaging\, high-energy experience. Designed for out-of-school time programs\, this workshop introduces interactive games that strengthen vocabulary\, comprehension\, sequencing\, communication\, and critical thinking while keeping students active and engaged.   \nParticipants will explore easy-to-facilitate activities that encourage collaboration\, teamwork\, and joyful learning. Each game is adaptable for different grade levels and can be incorporated into afterschool\, summer\, and community-based programs to make literacy come alive through movement.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person trainings.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/move-it-literacy-games-k-5-6-8/
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Creating Interactive Flipbooks- Making Reading Come Alive
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform traditional literacy activities into engaging digital experiences using interactive flipbooks. Participants will design digital books\, journals\, portfolios\, and family literacy resources that combine text\, images\, videos\, and audio. This session demonstrates how flipbooks can encourage reading\, writing\, creativity\, and student publishing while increasing engagement in literacy learning.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person training
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/from-page-to-screen-creating-interactive-flipbooks-making-reading-come-alive/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Building High-Quality Lessons for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Strong programming begins with intentional planning. This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of lesson planning for out-of-school time settings. Educators will learn how to design engaging lessons that balance student choice\, creativity\, youth development\, and meaningful learning outcomes. Participants will explore how to create lesson plans that are organized\, engaging\, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-high-quality-lessons-for-out-of-school-time/
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SUMMARY:Playing with Sounds - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Making Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Fun  \nBefore students can decode words\, they must hear and manipulate the sounds within the language. This workshop introduces fun\, movement-based activities that strengthen phonological and phonemic awareness through songs\, rhymes\, games\, and oral language activities.  \nParticipants will learn how to make sound awareness engaging without worksheets\, helping students build one of the most important foundations of reading success. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/playing-with-sounds-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Move It! Literacy Games (K-5) & (6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Who says literacy has to happen sitting at a desk? Move It! Literacy Games demonstrates how movement and active play can transform literacy learning into an engaging\, high-energy experience. Designed for out-of-school time programs\, this workshop introduces interactive games that strengthen vocabulary\, comprehension\, sequencing\, communication\, and critical thinking while keeping students active and engaged.   \nParticipants will explore easy-to-facilitate activities that encourage collaboration\, teamwork\, and joyful learning. Each game is adaptable for different grade levels and can be incorporated into afterschool\, summer\, and community-based programs to make literacy come alive through movement.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person trainings. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/move-it-literacy-games-k-5-6-8-2/
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