Reading is a complex process of constructing meaning. It begins long before children can read conventional print - long before they can decode words. This workshop will explore how empowering it is to begin our intentional teaching from a reading identity perspective - for children, families and educators. You'll learn ways to intentionally create opportunities for children to: - use their agency as readers - meaningfully engage with texts in their play - see themselves as readers and build a strong disposition to engage with texts - develop strategies for meaning making and oral language composition with texts.

Workshop Day 1 – Saturday 13th August (in person) 9:30 – 3:00pm *

*Please bring 3-4 picture books, including at least one information book.

Webinar 1 – Thursday 25th August (via Zoom) 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Webinar 2 – Thursday 22 September (via Zoom)

Facilitated by Lisa Burman

Lisa is an educator who sees herself as an ‘every-day researcher’, fascinated with childhood and learning. After a several years teaching and leading primary schools in Australia, she consulted in and around New York for ten years. Her highly regarded consultancy business is now based in Adelaide, South Australia. Lisa’s interests include early childhood education, embedding and contextualizing the principles of the Reggio Emilia educational project within learning environments, play, literacy learning, inquiry learning and strengthening children’s connections to nature. She is passionate about pedagogies that see children as capable and competent learners who are skilled in researching life and making connections. Her favourite work is side-by-side with children and educators in their learning settings.