Kindergarten teacher professional development by Nellie Edge

3 (1-hour) video tutorials: All three $79

Plus downloadable resources! See complete list

Grow Your Kindergarten Writers!

The Foundation Seminars

"We created these Online Seminars to give both new and experienced teachers a more comprehensive experience with our authentic, proven, research-based literacy practices that are art-rich and involve Parents as Partners." –Nellie Edge

  • Seminar #1: Multisensory ABC and Phonics Immersion
  • Seminar #2: Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting Matters!
  • Seminar #3: Authentic Sight Word Work
nellie edge online seminars for kindergarten teachers

1. Multisensory ABC and Phonics Immersion: Building the Writing Brain

View a short preview of 20 Days to 26 Letters and Sounds

This seminar will focus on three powerful strategies: Simultaneously build ABC recognition, phonics skills, and fingerspelling while joyfully building the reading brain. Learn proven strategies with step-by-step video tutorials needed to make best practices routine in your classroom.
  • Multiply your teaching effectiveness with “Parents as Partners”.
  • Fingerspell to create memory hooks for learning letters and sounds and to build small muscle skills for writing.
  • Inspire children to love learning.

    This one-hour seminar is conveniently broken into 6 chapters.

  1. Overview of Multisensory ABC Phonics 15:25
  2. Learn American Sign Language (ASL) 15:54
  3. Personalize Your ABC Phonics Program 9:20
  4. Work with Diverse Learners 8:40
  5. FAQ and Common Core Connections 11:40
  6. Use Self-Assessment Guidelines 6:10
  • Step-by-step online video tutorials - watch from any device
  • Classroom resources - organized & ready to use ($159 value)
  • 100+ page Teacher's Power Guide - A comprehensive seminar companion with resource connections.
Resources include: The complete Handwriting and "Heart Word" Programs, classroom props, editable parent letters, templates and more... See complete list
You’ll learn how to build the reading and writing brain through music and the arts. These are the foundation for creating memorable and joyful pathways to accelerated literacy.
Each seminar features one of Nellie Edge’s highest-impact, proven early writing strategies and all necessary downloadable resources. Your students will become proficient writers while learning how to persevere, work hard, and be kind.
All three foundation seminars demonstrate an authentic, meaning-centered approach to kindergarten writing with practical tools you can begin using immediately with powerful, long-term results. Create joyful pathways to the Common Core!
Please share with your literacy leaders! Download brochure
For questions please email.
  • Optional 1-3 Professional Development credits per seminar.
  • You can take your Professional Development right into the classroom with seminar-specific practicum projects. Download 4 Practicum Suggestions
  • Includes unlimited access to all seminar resources.*
Make these high-impact strategies routine in your classroom—watch children thrive!
  • We have compiled a list of answers to common questions including professional development, certificate of completion, and how to get started. Download FAQs
  • If you have further questions please email us at info@nellieedge.com

"WOW! All these excellent resources at our finger tips! This is like Christmas for kindergarten teachers!" —Celeste

All three $79

Video tutorials + Teacher's Guide + Classroom resources

Unlimited access for two years!

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2. Kindergarten-Friendly Handwriting Matters!

See a short preview of Use the Name Ticket Strategy

This seminar will focus on three powerful strategies to teach kindergarten handwriting: “Name Ticket” with Parents as Partners, guided drawing connections, and authentic word work. If handwriting motions are not efficient, it interferes with the whole writing process. Learn proven strategies and make good handwriting and joyful learning routine in your classroom!
  • Give children the gift of lifelong habits for legible handwriting beginning with their name.
  • Weave handwriting into authentic literacy lessons that build stamina and fluency for writing workshop.

    This one-hour seminar is conveniently broken into 5 chapters.

  1. Use a Name Ticket Model 13:38
  2. Handwriting Lessons in September 21:20
  3. Meaningful Handwriting Practice 2:55
  4. Building Handwriting Fluency 9:45
  5. The Power of Writing “Heart Word” Sentences
  • Step-by-step online video tutorials - watch from any device
  • Classroom resources - organized & ready to use ($159 value)
  • 100+ page Teacher's Power Guide - A comprehensive seminar companion with resource connections.
Resources include: The complete Handwriting and "Heart Word" Programs, classroom props, editable parent letters, templates and more... See complete list
You’ll learn how to build the reading and writing brain through music and the arts. These are the foundation for creating memorable and joyful pathways to accelerated literacy.
Each seminar features one of Nellie Edge’s highest-impact, proven early writing strategies and all necessary downloadable resources. Your students will become proficient writers while learning how to persevere, work hard, and be kind.
All three foundation seminars demonstrate an authentic, meaning-centered approach to kindergarten writing with practical tools you can begin using immediately with powerful, long-term results. Create joyful pathways to the Common Core!
Please share with your literacy leaders! Download brochure
For questions please email.
  • Optional 1-3 Professional Development credits per seminar.
  • You can take your Professional Development right into the classroom with seminar-specific practicum projects. Download 4 Practicum Suggestions
  • Includes unlimited access to all seminar resources.*
Make these high-impact strategies routine in your classroom—watch children thrive!
  • We have compiled a list of answers to common questions including professional development, certificate of completion, and how to get started. Download FAQs
  • If you have further questions please email us at info@nellieedge.com

"I watched your videos and I love them. Your passion for teaching is contagious." —Rossana

All three $79

Video tutorials + Teacher's Guide + Classroom resources

Unlimited access for two years!

Buy Now

Use checkout code: summer79

3. Authentic Sight Word Work (We call them “Heart Words”)

See a short preview of The King of “ing”

This seminar will demonstrate five proven kindergarten strategies for teaching sight words: Sing, Sign, Spell, and Read!, using visible learning props with Parents as Partners, crystal-clear learning targets, fluency building sentences, and learning celebrations! Learn proven practices that dramatically increase student writing proficiency, motivation, and joy!
  • Give children crystal-clear learning targets and celebrate mastery.
  • Discover how writing “heart word” sentences builds fluency for writing workshop.

    This one-hour seminar is conveniently broken into 5 chapters.

  1. Teach High-Frequency Words 16:36
  2. Multisensory Teaching Lessons 12:58
  3. Sing, Sign, Spell, and Read! 6:40
  4. The King of “ing” 10:45
  5. Review and Goals 8:20
  • Step-by-step online video tutorials - watch from any device
  • Classroom resources - organized & ready to use ($159 value)
  • 100+ page Teacher's Power Guide - A comprehensive seminar companion with resource connections.
Resources include: The complete Handwriting and "Heart Word" Programs, classroom props, editable parent letters, templates and more... See complete list
You’ll learn how to build the reading and writing brain through music and the arts. These are the foundation for creating memorable and joyful pathways to accelerated literacy.
Each seminar features one of Nellie Edge’s highest-impact, proven early writing strategies and all necessary downloadable resources. Your students will become proficient writers while learning how to persevere, work hard, and be kind.
All three foundation seminars demonstrate an authentic, meaning-centered approach to kindergarten writing with practical tools you can begin using immediately with powerful, long-term results. Create joyful pathways to the Common Core!
Please share with your literacy leaders! Download brochure
For questions please email.
  • Optional 1-3 Professional Development credits per seminar.
  • You can take your Professional Development right into the classroom with seminar-specific practicum projects. Download 4 Practicum Suggestions
  • Includes unlimited access to all seminar resources.*
Make these high-impact strategies routine in your classroom—watch children thrive!
  • We have compiled a list of answers to common questions including professional development, certificate of completion, and how to get started. Download FAQs
  • If you have further questions please email us at info@nellieedge.com

"So many practical ideas that can be modified further for my severe special education kindergarten and pre-K students..." —Jeannine

Kindergarten teachers love these seminars from Nellie Edge! nellie edge online seminars for kindergarten teachers

  • “Great Seminars! Not only do these seminars layout the foundation for teaching reading and writing but with the added resources and ideas throughout each chapter, you are able to differentiate throughout the school year.”
  • “WOW! All these excellent resources at our fingertips! This is like Christmas for kindergarten teachers! I really appreciate the way the seminar is set up so that I can watch one, two, three or more chapters whenever it will fit my schedule.”
  • “Nellie, thank you for creating these online video seminars! What a great way to connect throughout the school year. It is always powerful and motivating to be a seminar participant, but the availability of your videos will be an amazing resource for teachers.”
  • “This program that Nellie Edge offers is like a one-stop shopping resource station for teachers of early learners. I don’t think I’m being naïve to say this program offers success to all students no matter their level, whether they need extra tutoring or challenges for TAG learners.”
  • “I feel so inspired and I’m excited to go to school and be the best kindergarten teacher I can be – and to do so as long as I can!”
  • “Nellie, through your seminars, both online and in person, I feel I have become a more effective teacher. Thank you for that.”

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If you have questions not addressed in our comprehensive FAQs please email Nellie Edge at info@nellieedge.com

Don’t wait. Grow your kindergarten writers!

3 (1-hour) video tutorials: All three $79 (Reg $117)

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abc phonics seminar for teachers' professional development

Inspire them to love learning

These three inter‐connected foundational tutorials teach you how to give children the gift of lifelong habits for legible handwriting; show you an elegantly simple and joyful pathway to ABC Phonics fluency; and dramatically increase student writing proficiency, stamina, and joy!

“I absolutely love what I have watched and learned so far.”
“I learned so much from the three online seminars.”
“Your passion for teaching is contagious.”

nellie edge online seminars for kindergarten teachers