76th Annual SECA Conference: Full Schedule

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8:45am CDT

Sounds Like Play: Using Play to Foster Phonemic Awareness with Young Children LIMITED

Friday March 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT

The science of reading has created motivation to examine early literacy practices at every level. This session will explore the important pillar of phonemic awareness in the science of reading and how it applies in the early years. Participants of this session will explore developmentally appropriate ways to ensure this skill is integrated into the early learning classroom through the vehicle of play.

Speakers

Douglas Bell

Professor, Kennesaw State University

Dr. Bell has been in early learning for over 30 years. He has been a teacher, administrator and adult trainer. His areas of expertise are social emotional development and behavioral guidance, early literacy, infant and toddler quality, young dual language learners, and administra... Read More →

Sounds Like Play pdf

Quick Overview of the Phonemic Awaress Skills pdf

Examples of Phonemic Awareness In the Early Learning Environment pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
Legends III

Curriculum, Literacy, Science

1:00pm CDT

Apples, Alligators, and All That! LIMITED

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Legends I

"Apples, Alligators, and All That" will be a jam-packed fun and entertaining session! In the session we will gain knowledge of phonological awareness and its importance. We will sing and dance and learn new alphabet songs to use in the classroom to help your students to be strong in early literacy with definite letter recognition and confidence in letter recognition and letter sounds. Many door prizes and giveaways! Come join us!!

Speakers

Stephanie Carroll Books /Apples, Alligators, and All That

Pre-K Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Legends I

Curriculum, Literacy