Building Your Multisensory Tool Kit (Online)

In this workshop we will unpack the meaning of multisensory instruction, the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection, and why this form of instruction is an essential component of structured literacy. Participants will see how to use a variety of manipulatives and tools to support multisensory instruction that can be used with any curriculum. Additionally, participants will create a small group lesson plan with an emphasis on multisensory instruction. Participants will leave with an understanding of when, why, and how to use multisensory strategies to enhance their instruction.

Audience: Elementary teachers, special educators, tutors, coaches, aides and paraprofessionals
Length: 1.5 hours
Presenter: Molly Bricker

Outcomes

• Participants will acquire a deep understanding of the auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection
• Participants will acquire an understanding of why multisensory instruction part of structured literacy
• Attendees will plan a small group lesson using multisensory strategies
• Participants will leave with an expanded toolkit of resources and materials to support multisensory instruction

Topics

• Review Components of Structured Literacy
• The auditory-visual-kinesthetic connection
• Planning for multisensory instruction
• Multisensory resources and materials

Teacher Bio

Molly Bricker is a former classroom teacher who now trains teachers in structured literacy through the Chartwell Teaching Institute. Additionally, Molly runs her own educational therapy practice in Los Angeles. Molly is an associate with the Association of Educational Therapists and the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She is also working to become an Orton-Gillingham Fellow.