Movement is a child’s first language! Combine movement with stories, songs, rhythms & rhymes to build the foundation for early literacy skills. A full-body workshop that will have you planing creative & engaging storytimes. In support of healthy early child learning experiences and the ALA Every Child Ready to Read initiative, song and story experts Jenifer Strauss and Beverly Meyer will feature stories, songs, play, and movement in a full-body workshop filled with interaction, engagement and “use-right-away” storytime ideas. Participants will learn how to plan and execute a well-balanced storytime that allows young patrons to be active and creative with language. Song lyrics, stories and supporting research provided. $10 WLC Members $15 Non-Members Location: Fredonia Township Hall – 8803 US Highway 27 S, Marshall, MI 49068 8:00 am Registration (continental breakfast & all the coffee) 8:30 am-11:30 am Workshop 11:30 am-1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Workshop (& snacks) Event flyer with agenda & lunch options is attached. Registration is open: http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/events/storytelling/ Sponsored by Marshall District Library and Woodlands Library Cooperative -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us