Read, Talk, Sing, Play: The Brain Science of Emergent Literacy

Intended For: All Early Learning and Care Professionals

Registration Closed

Date: Feb 17, 2026

Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Fee: $39.99 (Plus HST)

Current Availability: 31

Description

Are you looking for simple, powerful ways to strengthen emergent literacy in your early learning environment? Read, Talk, Sing, Play: The Brain Science of Emergent Literacy is a dynamic, uplifting workshop that shows how the everyday interactions you’re already using can become extraordinary learning opportunities. Grounded in early brain development research and aligned with How Does Learning Happen?, this session reveals how joyful routines like reading, talking, singing, and play build neural connections, support language development, and boost children’s confidence as communicators. Together, we’ll explore the stages of language and literacy development, the essential building blocks of emergent literacy, and the meaningful role of relationships, home language, and environmental print in helping every child thrive. Designed especially for early learning professionals, this workshop offers practical, evidence-informed strategies you can use right away, strengthens your partnerships with families, and leaves you feeling inspired, valued, and confident in your role as a true brain builder and literacy champion. Whether you work in child care, EarlyON, FDK, home child care, or community programs, you’ll walk away with easy-to-implement ideas, ready-to-share family messages, and renewed energy for creating meaningful literacy moments anytime, anywhere.   Join us for a joyful, empowering session that transforms everyday experiences into the foundation for lifelong learning.

Session Objective

By the end of this workshop, educators will be able to:  

• Explain how early brain development and emergent literacy are strengthened through micro-moments across a variety of early learning settings, including brief interactions during play, routines, transitions, and shared experiences.
• Identify the stages of language learning and intentionally respond during everyday interactions to support children’s communication, vocabulary development, and early literacy growth.
• Apply the building blocks of early literacy—phonological awareness, vocabulary, print awareness, and narrative skills—within play-based learning and everyday experiences across diverse contexts.
• Use practical, evidence-informed strategies and tools to support emergent literacy throughout the day, including developmentally appropriate use of technology in early learning environments.
• Strengthen partnerships with families by sharing clear, inclusive literacy messages that help caregivers recognize and use everyday micro-moments to support learning at home.

Location: Online

Standards of practice

• Caring and Responsive Relationships
• Curriculum and Pedagogy

Presented By: Jill Javelosa (),