"Bonnie, this has been a very enlightening workshop. It is taking music to a whole new level, incorporating it into literacy. You are a pleasure to listen to. It's been a very fun and informative day!"
Sharon Korosi, Grade 1/2 teacher, Ottawa, Ontario
Workshops
Free Introductory Workshops:
Getting started with SingingEnglish
These free workshops give you a chance to experience a Singing English workshop at no charge.
There are no free workshops being offered at this time.
Level 1 Workshop:
Song-Games for Literacy & Language Success
This cutting edge, inspirational workshop provides educators of children 3-10 years of age with powerful tools, techniques, and easy to implement lessons for using song-games to teach children of all abilities to speak, read and write. Learn to increase children’s ability to confidently use their voice and to creatively explore language in a fun, inclusive, success based environment.
Music experience is not necessary to successfully implement Singing English into your current teaching practices. There are no student books to purchase. All you need is a space to move and sing!
Select a location and date for Level 1 Training
Prince George, BC | Feb. 26/10 |
Halifax, NS | Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
Charlottetown, PEI | Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
Ottawa, Ontario. (12:30pm-5:00pm) | May 15, 2010 |
Victoria, BC (12pm-5pm) | Friday, October 22/10 | Victoria, BC
Level 2 Workshop:
Sound to Symbol Methodology & Techniques
This training program is designed for participants who have completed Level 1 Training. This training allows participants to expand upon the song-games they have learned in Level 1 Training and explore how to apply Singing English techniques and the Sound to Symbol Methodology to their literacy and language lessons. This training will provide a deeper understanding of the connection between song- games and development of literacy skills.
Select a location and date for Level 2 Training
Charlottetown, PEI | Saturday, Sept.4, 2010 |
Halifax, NS | Sunday, Sept.12, 2010 |
Victoria, BC. (12pm-5pm) | Sat. Oct. 23/10 | Victoria, BC
Levels 1 & 2 Workshop:
2 Day Training
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 training over 2 days. See above descriptions for each level.
Select a location and date for Level 1 & 2 Training
There are no Level 1 & 2 workshops being offered at this time.
Level 3 Workshop:
Song-Games & Techniques Extended
This training program is designed for participants who have completed Level 2 Training. This engaging, high-energy program provides the opportunity for participants to learn additional song-games. It also teaches new Singing English techniques and how to extend them into engaging writing lessons.
Select a location and date for Level 3 Training
There are no Level 3 workshops being offered at this time.