The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners

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The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners

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Oct 2, 2018

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What is Storymaking and how is it used for oral language development and learning? We sit down with Michelle Kay Compton and Robin Chappele Thompson authors of Storymaking: The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners to learn more about this practice.

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Oct 2, 2018

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The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners

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