Webinars
Ramp Up Your Read Alouds to Build Knowledge and Boost Comprehension
Join Maria and discover sensible ways to seamlessly integrate read alouds into your busy teaching day. Backed by current research, interactive read alouds strengthen listening comprehension and expand students’ content knowledge. Learn evidence-based techniques to foster engagement, enrich foundational skills, and spark inquiry. Leave this webinar with a carefully curated list of picture books along with an easy-to-follow lesson framework that has proven successful for thousands of educators and librarians.
Shake Up Literacy Learning with Multitasking Mentor Texts
Authors Pam Koutrakos and Maria Walther share their passion for using children’s literature to create joyful, student-centered literacy experiences. Learn how to use books as your teaching partners to mentor inquisitive learners and lead them on the path toward independence.
Build Lasting Relationships With Students One Book at a Time
Small group instruction is key to putting students on the pathway to successful independent reading and deep comprehension. The intimate setting allows teachers to work closely with a group of students reading at approximately the same level to effectively and continuously evaluate reading, diagnose challenges, and support new skills and growth. Join me in this edWebinar to learn simple strategies to support students during small group instruction, helping them grow as independent readers.
