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Reading Ready Workshop

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Free Workshop for Daycare, Preschool & Homeschool Educators - You're Invited!

Join us for a special evening designed just for early childhood care providers! Learn how to integrate the My First Steps to Reading book series into your daily curriculum and help your little learners develop strong early literacy skills.

Workshop Details:
Date: Monday, September 23
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Bethany Lutheran College – Activity Center, Alumni Reception Hall (905 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001)

What You'll Receive:

  • 2 hours of CEU credit for licensing

  • A full set of My First Steps to Reading for every child enrolled at your center (who hasn’t already received them)

  • FREE classroom resources to support early literacy

  • A $25 Target gift card to help purchase supplies for your center

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain practical skills, meet fellow providers, and walk away with valuable resources for your center — all at no cost to you!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Register Here!

Meet Our Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Carrie Pfeifer, Ed.D
Professor of Education, Bethany Lutheran College – Mankato, MN

Dr. Carrie Pfeifer brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for early childhood education to this workshop. As a Professor of Education at Bethany Lutheran College, she has dedicated her career to preparing future educators and supporting current professionals in the field.

With a Doctorate in Education and extensive experience in literacy development, Dr. Pfeifer specializes in equipping educators with practical, research-based strategies to foster strong reading foundations in young learners. Her engaging, hands-on approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable for providers working with children of all ages.

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Pfeifer is deeply committed to community outreach and professional development for early childhood educators. Her insights and expertise make her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their daycare curriculum with meaningful literacy experiences.