Mark Making and Early Writing: Making their mark
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at childminders who would like to gain a deeper understanding of how mark making skills progress and develop in the early years and how opportunities can be further enhanced in their settings
Course content
Children will begin their journey towards writing, not by producing letters or words but by simply making marks. Mark making is much more than just a scribble!
We will explore typical development starting at birth and focus on understanding how physical development plays an important role in supporting children to create those marks.
During this practical session, we will also explore how to provide an environment that is rich with mark making opportunities. We will be reflecting throughout and considering if enough opportunities are provided for children to mark make in different areas of your setting such your garden or kitchen and how mark making can be encouraged even with your reluctant writers.
There will be opportunities to take away ideas, to make your own mark making resources, and also to share ideas with others.
Session dates and times
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 26th September 2023 | 6.45pm - 8.30pm |
Virtual Session via Teams |
Cost:
| Delivery: | Childminders | Childminder members |
|---|---|---|
| Live stream | £25 |
No charge (see T&C's)* |
*If you book a place and fail to attend without first advising us (within 24 hours of start), full charge will apply.
Delivered by:
Clare Glover, Childcare Development Officer
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Please note we do not accept bookings by email or phone.
Make sure you advise us if you will be attending face to face or joining the live stream on Teams, when you book.