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After a full day of lectures and workshops last week I reflected on the clear message throughout; literacy begins before school – the earlier the better!<\/em><\/p>\n

Growing your child’s brain and helping them to learn<\/h1>\n

Listening to Barbie Bates (Paediatric Occupational Therapist) I learned about the brain activity of a baby and how early we (adults) influence a child’s mind. I love\u00a0Psychology, learning more about new studies in neuro-plasticity and the brain. I am a fan of Caroline Leaf since a conference I attended last year in Sydney. This talk elaborated more on the young brain.<\/p>\n

Babies brains are influenced by the sound, touch and the sight of their main carer. This aids language and “grows a baby’s brain” regulating it. What stood out as important, was that the limbik system needs to fire up<\/strong> to reach the right sub-cortex<\/em>, for the child to take in what he or she is learning into the top area of the brain where learning occurs. This explains why children <\/em>n<\/strong>eed to be engaged<\/em><\/strong> when learning to remember<\/em><\/strong> what they are being taught. Put simply, we need to motivate our children to learn by delivering engaging material and have an attitude to match<\/em><\/strong>. This interested me as an educator. When I go into schools, I present with high energy and remain animated when I address an audience of children. The disadvantage is that it is hard to get stage photos of me because I am always pulling expressive faces…LOL<\/p>\n

Dad can make a difference<\/h1>\n

Books are important and our attitude toward books influences our children’s passion to read<\/em><\/strong>. Dad’s take note! If you find your little boy squatting on the toilet and reading a book because you do, you’re a champion! Your little lad knows you like reading. He watches your movements and is mimicking you. Little boys are more inclined to mimic their dads and other boys. <\/em><\/strong>I have observed and it has also been verified by Leonard Sax MD Phd in his book, Boys Adrift<\/em> that girls are happy to learn from adults in general, male or female.<\/p>\n

My conference notes<\/h1>\n

I pretty much draw every minute I can these days. I like to take my notes in a visual way. I remember them better as my brain learns better visually. As I also learned, my brain is stronger in this capacity. I noticed the other day that I recalled the exact conversation I was having when I went over a line I had drawn hours earlier. Sometimes I can remember a song or moment\u00a0 even years later. I take my notes in church this way too. It is not only better for remembering the message but a lot of fun. I thought I would post this image for a bit of fun.<\/p>\n

\"Children's
My education: Literacy Expo notes illustrated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Language Comprehension and strategies to address learning difficulties<\/h1>\n

Nadine Shome\u00a0from www.reminds.com.au mirrored that children mimic adults. Also that repetition was a key element to learning. Talking about early brain development, she also stressed that the mind has more to do with learning than the eyes. Parents and teachers can look to sight as an issue but the mind is more influential when it comes to reading. It is important to understand and accommodate that children learn at different rates. Apart from specific medical needs, repetition is the key to overcoming learning difficulties. In spectrum children and children with ADHD, repetition can strengthen the child and influence their capacity to learn. This talk focused on auditory processing, eyes movement, visual processing and visual memory. She also talked about tools to help children learn and build confidence.<\/p>\n

\"Children's
Casy-Cardinia Library Corporation Literacy Expo. Workshops and talks by professionals in child development and literacy. Pitctured: From top left: John Marsden, Myself (middle images) Botom left: Amanda Mickelson. Bottom right: Barbie Bates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Storytelling and Puppets<\/h1>\n

I attended a workshop with Cindy Lee Harper from Communities for Children Plus on story time which was interactive and fun. I can’t wait to try a few new games with the kids.<\/p>\n

I also did a puppetry workshop with Amanda Mickelson. She had an array of different types of puppets and one I particularly fell in love with (pictured below). I have been in correspondence with Amanda on my Facebook page and I have since and told her she is totally responsible for my puppet shopping spree the next day. I am delighted that my turtle is on his way to me from America as we speak – yay!<\/p>\n

John Marsden kills off the critical red pen.<\/h1>\n

The finally was an incredibly informative talk by author John Marsden. He also gifted us with his book, Tomorrow, When The War Began<\/em> – thank you John! His talk was liberating. I loved his advocacy for creative exploration, original thinking and especially the death to the overused red pen. His message: to encourage children to create with freedom of expression and play, to bridge the gap from ignorance to knowledge, and without fear of adult criticism or over-controlling mentorship<\/strong> (my words and interpretation).<\/em> He was entertaining but with a strong and important message I totally agreed with.<\/p>\n

Draw with your children<\/h1>\n

Author\/illustrator Jeanette Rowe, talked on literacy and play and the stigma of being the best or good enough. I very much related to her life experiences and she demonstrated a very similar drawing exercise I use myself.<\/p>\n

A lovely lady who is an integration aid was sitting next to me and feeling a little intimidated by my drawing. When I told her I was an illustrator so had practice she asked for a copy of my drawings as a cheat sheet. I offered to upload it to share. In my 200% way, I created a 2 page lesson sheet. It is basic cartoon drawing make it easy for students and anyone wanting to give drawing characters a go. You begin with basic shapes, create eyes, noses and mouths, then mix and match the face parts to make characters. Jeanette did this by using 2 pieces of paper. One to draw the parts on and the other to trace over them to make the faces. I didn’t think of the tracing idea – thank Jeanette! This link will take you to the download page: How to draw funny cartoon faces – cheat sheets<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cartooning
1 0f 2 Cartoon faces cheat sheet for educators and teachers – free download<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Casy-Cardinia Library Corporation<\/a><\/h1>\n

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I stayed the full day from 11am until 9pm and all the workshops I did were worth my very valuable time. I can’t thank the Casy-Cardina Library Corporation<\/a> enough for putting on such a wonderful event. Not only was it packed with professional advice, but it was accessible to everyone. I am finding it more difficult to source learning to equip myself because all organisations charge larger and larger entries into everything. CCLC put this whole expo together and offered free admission – well done! The organisers and staff where friendly and approachable – I couldn’t fault a thing. Pat yourselves on the back!<\/p>\n

Pakenham Library<\/h1>\n

Anyone who lives anywhere near the Pakenham Library<\/a> would be well advised to join. They have so much to offer members including educational kit hire for educators within the shire. I am dedicating this paragraph to you all in appreciation of a great training day not only as an educator but as a parent. All the children I influence will benefit from this day I am sure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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