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Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Engaging Oral Language Instruction in the Primary Classroom - Infants to 2nd Class

14/09/23

7pm

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Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Engaging Oral Language Instruction in the Primary Classroom 3rd to 6th Class

21/09/23

7pm

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Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

The Novel in the Primary Classroom

28/09/23

7pm

Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Reading for Pleasure in the Primary Classroom

12/10/23

7pm

Suitable for teachers of all primary ages / stages

Free registration

Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Prioritising Play: Strategies for Playful Literacy Development in the Junior Primary Classroom

24/10/23

7pm

Free registration

Webinar with Mayo Education Centre

Playful Literacy Learning in the Junior Primary Classroom

15/11/23

7pm

Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Refreshing the Read-Aloud Infants - 2nd Class

16/11/23

7pm

Free registration

Webinar with Mayo Education Centre

We need to talk about play

(2nd - 6th class)

22/11/23

7pm

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Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Refreshing the Read-Aloud

(2nd - 6th class)

23/11/23

7pm

Free registration

Webinar with West Cork Education Centre

Harnessing the Power of Picturebooks

for literacy learning

(Infants)

05/12/23

7pm

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Sep 11

Autumn Webinar Schedule

I have a selection of webinars coming up over the next few months with various education centres; some repeats, some brand new! There's...

Literacy Symposium on Spelling Instruction

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Aug 15

Literacy Symposium on Spelling Instruction

Join myself, Dr Jennifer O'Sullivan, Deirdre O'Toole and Dr Treasa Bowe on Saturday September 2nd for the next Science of Reading...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

May 29

Firm Foundations: Summer Course 2023

Registration is currently open for my NEW online summer course, Firm Foundations: Building a Foundation for Literacy Learning in the...

DON'T MISS: The Science of Reading in Ireland: A Literacy Symposium

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Apr 24

DON'T MISS: The Science of Reading in Ireland: A Literacy Symposium

I am thrilled to be participating in Ireland's first Science of Reading Symposium! The Science of Reading in Ireland: Aligning the...

Rhymes & Poems for the Spring / Summer Term

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Apr 17

Rhymes & Poems for the Spring / Summer Term

As we move into the final school term of this academic year, themes and topics turn towards plant and animal life, weather and brighter...

Don't miss: Multifunctional Texts: Repeat Workshop

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Apr 11

Don't miss: Multifunctional Texts: Repeat Workshop

Due to popular demand, I'm running my Multifunctional Texts Workshop for a second date on Saturday, April 22nd from 10am - 12pm. Register...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Feb 26

Getting to grips with a 'Book Tasting'

"Reading for Pleasure is a vital part of children's development. It has been proven that the children who read everyday for pleasure, or...

Pancake Tuesday - ideas to help extend the learning

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Feb 20

Pancake Tuesday - ideas to help extend the learning

Pancake Tuesday is upon us and talk of pancakes and pancake making will be a feature in many classrooms this week. With a playful topic...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Feb 16

Introducing: Picturebook Pedagogy

Many of you will already know that accessible CPD is one of my interests - personally and professionally. You will also know that...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Feb 14

Survey: Preschool Literacy Practices

As part of my ongoing doctoral research, I am exploring existing literacy practices in Irish preschool settings. So, if you are an early...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Jan 30

Spring Webinar Schedule

I am absolutely delighted to be working with so many of our Education Centres again over the coming months. I am facilitating seven FREE...

Clara Maria Fiorentini

Jan 12

'Start the Day' Strategies

'Start the Day' Strategies are playful methods which can be used to start the school day, fostering an environment of responsiveness...

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Learning

PICTUREBOOK PEDAGOGY: Locating Literature at the Centre of Practice Practical Online Workshops for Teachers NEW DATES COMING SOON!!

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PICTUREBOOK PEDAGOGY:
Locating Literature at the Centre of Practice
Practical Online Workshops for Teachers

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