High Frequency Words Workshop

This workshop focuses on high frequency words that are often referred to as “irregular” and taught using ‘rote memory’ strategies.
What if, instead, you could UNDERSTAND their spellings?! Come explore and uncover the history and sense behind those words whose spellings you think make no sense, and learn how to more effectively teach them.

Upcoming Classes:

Check back here for upcoming dates or if you have a group ready to learn we can organize a session for you!

High Frequency Words Workshop

Learn about the differences between ‘sight words’, ‘high frequency words’, ‘regular/irregular words’, ‘Dolch/Fry words’, and more importantly learn how to make sense of ALL types of words by understanding the connections between phonology, morphology, and etymology.

Who should take this ?

Anyone who wants to deepen their UNDERSTANDING of our spelling system and has questions about WHY a word is spelled the way it is.

How long is this workshop ?

This workshop is offered as a short introduction (half day), a full day, or up to two full days for a more in-depth immersion.

What materials do I get?

All materials are included!
There are slide packages for each session as well as many supplemental materials to download and print.

Can I retake this workshop?

Past participants are welcome and encouraged to join again!

If you have previously attended the High Frequency Words Workshop, and would like to audit, please contact liisafreure@funlearning.ca to receive a DISCOUNT CODE.

What People are Saying About our Workshops!

I so appreciate Liisa’s style of teaching and her warmth and enthusiasm. Her ability to communicate complex concepts and topics is amazing. And the resources are incredible. The hours just flew by and I was so sad when it was over. I will definitely be looking to sign up for anything you will be offering in the future. Thank you so much for sharing and for helping me become a more critical consumer and reflective practitioner!

Sarah T.tutor

I love learning from people like Liisa who lead with questions and always make the learner feel comfortable.
There is also an awareness of different perspectives.

teacher

These courses have really underlined the importance/understanding that spelling, grammar, vocabulary, text structure and comprehension, etc. can’t be taught in isolation. It’s a bit overwhelming to think about how all can be addressed together in a comprehensive way but I will keep trying! Thanks again for your passion and dedication to the field. It makes learning with you such a pleasure as your enthusiasm is contagious! I really appreciate your commitment to what you do and am so thankful that I learned about your course and made the time to incorporate it into my schedule this summer 🙂

Jen Winnellteacher