{"product_id":"level-up-literacy-building-literacy-skills-through-linguistic-phonics-and-personal-interests","title":"Level Up Literacy: Building Literacy Skills Through Linguistic Phonics and Personal Interests","description":"\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eDay: Monday, August 17, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 10:00AM to 12:00PM\u003cbr\u003eLocation: TKO Toy Co., Stone Road Mall, Guelph, ON\u003cbr\u003eIntended audience: speech-language pathologists, teachers, and other educators\u003cbr\u003eCost: $39.99 + tax\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eHow can we make literacy instruction both effective and engaging? This interactive 2-hour workshop explores how linguistic phonics (also known as structured linguistic literacy or speech-to-print) and student interests can be used to support literacy development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn how to apply linguistic phonics principles to literacy instruction while leveraging high-interest topics, such as Pokémon, to increase motivation and create meaningful opportunities for practice. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, participants will explore ways to teach early phonics skills, advanced phonics skills including multisyllabic word reading and spelling, morphology, and more through engaging activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a speech-language pathologist, reading interventionist, or educator this workshop will provide evidence-informed strategies and ready-to-use ideas for powerful literacy learning opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearner Outcomes:\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e- Explain key principles of linguistic phonics.\u003cbr\u003e- Identify literacy opportunities within students\u0026amp;#39; personal interests like Pokémon.\u003cbr\u003e- Apply principles of linguistic phonics to Pokémon and other high-interest topics.\u003cbr\u003e- Apply practical, ready-to-use strategies in intervention or classroom settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenter Bio:\u003cbr\u003eBrianna Guild, M.H.Sc. SLP(C) is a private practice Speech-Language Pathologist. She provides speech therapy services primarily in the areas of literacy, language, and articulation. She is the creator of SLP Literacy Corner, through which she shares literacy resources and ideas for SLPs and other educators, and provides professional development in the form of presentations and one-on-one coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TKO Toy Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53536153076019,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8453\/3811\/files\/0.png?v=1782232296","url":"https:\/\/tkotoyco.com\/products\/level-up-literacy-building-literacy-skills-through-linguistic-phonics-and-personal-interests","provider":"TKO Toy Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}