New Entrant workshops

New Entrant workshops

Watch this space for information about our next New Entrant webinar in July or alternatively you can contact Jane van der Zeyden jane@tools4teachers.co.nz

Our New Entrant webinars cover the following aspects:

  • Expectations at school entry
  • Preparation for students as they start school
  • What systems and routines are important?
  • Structuring the day in a junior class
  • Practical strategies to support oral language including phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary
  • Teaching reading, writing and math – what’s important?
  • The importance of explicit handwriting instruction
  • Why we need to read to learners EVERY day
  • Supporting English Language Learners at the foundation level
  • Providing a literate environment
  • Where does play based learning fit?

Suitable for anyone who is new to teaching New Entrants/Year 1, Beginning Teachers, Overseas Trained Teachers or teachers who are returning to the workforce. You have the option of attending the live webinar or getting the link to view the recorded webinar at a time suitable to you.