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SUMMARY:Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish (PCI Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce 
 that we have contracted with PCI Webinars to provide our members with 
 access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who 
 register through our calendar. Please do not register directly with PCI. 
 Members who register directly with PCI are responsible for paying their 
 registration fee. \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for 
 all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel 
 your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation 
 email\, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to 
 cancel. \n\nBecause we are working with an outside vendor\, it is important 
 that you cancel your registration in the event that you are unable to 
 attend the live webinar.  A recording of the webinar will be available on 
 the PCI Webinars Niche Academy website about a week after the live webinar. 
  If you have any issues registering or signing into the PCI Webinars Niche 
 Academy website\, please let us know.  Please do not contact PCI Webinars 
 or Niche Academy directly about their live webinars or webinar 
 recordings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nLearn to craft the winning 
 formula for captivating storytimes! Explore the essentials of book 
 selection\, rhymes\, music\, movement\, visual aids\, and smooth 
 transitions. This session will delve into best practices for tailoring 
 storytime content to different age groups—babies\, toddlers\, and 
 preschoolers—using developmentally appropriate materials. \n\nDiscover 
 innovative ways to incorporate creative activities\, engaging props\, and 
 go-to resources to keep your storytimes fresh. Plus\, learn strategies for 
 managing diverse crowd dynamics and adjusting on the fly to ensure an 
 engaging and interactive experience for all. Ideal for both beginners and 
 seasoned storytellers looking to refresh their 
 approach.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\n\n	Best practices for 
 selecting books for read-alouds for storytime\n	How to choose rhymes\, 
 movement songs\, and activities that are engaging and age-appropriate for 
 babies\, toddlers\, and preschoolers\n	Tips for managing crowd dynamics and 
 adapting storytime to the needs of different audiences\n	Techniques for 
 creating smooth transitions that keep young participants engaged from start 
 to finish\n\n\nPresenter\n\nKatie Clausen ~ Biography\n\nKatie Clausen is 
 the Early Literacy Services Manager at Gail Borden Public Library and a 
 current PhD candidate in Information Studies at Dominican University. She 
 holds an MLIS from Dominican University and an M.A. in Children’s 
 Literature from Simmons College. Katie has shared her expertise at numerous 
 conferences\, and her articles have been featured in the Children & 
 Libraries: The Journal of ALSC and Marvels and Tales. Her specialties 
 include early literacy\, children’s literature evaluation\, and best 
 storytime practices.\n\n\n\n \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://calendar.masslibsystem.org/calendar/events?cid=6935&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=6935&ct=74806&inc=0
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - PCI
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