This session offers a focus on the importance of Phonemic Awareness in the early years and its impact on reading and writing as students progress in the primary grades and beyond. Teachers (both Elementary and Resource Teachers) from our district using evidence-based phonological resources and strategies will be brought in to highlight some of the fantastic work they’re doing with instruction in this area. After some professional learning around Phonemic Awareness and its impact on reading development in early grades, we will facilitate a panel discussion and sharing time. This panel will include SD22 Kindergarten & Grade 1 Teachers who have been using Heggerty Phonemic Awareness in their daily classroom instruction. Teachers have so much to share about their experiences in the classroom that are key to building a shared understanding of Phonemic Awareness instruction as a piece of the early reading puzzle.
Tina Adams is a School Based Resource Teacher at Hillview Elementary. Tina thrives when collaborating with educators and district partners to help students reach their full potential.
Jennifer Friesen is the District Vice-Principal of Early Learning in SD22. Jen is passionate about supporting children, families, and educators in the early years.
