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Successful Sensory Story Times

A Primer for Early Childhood Educators
2026-11-04 18:30:00 2026-11-04 19:30:00 America/Chicago Successful Sensory Story Times This workshop for early childhood educators and professionals is presented by Sherry Norfolk, co-author of "Storytelling Strategies for Reaching and Teaching Children with Special Needs." This highly interactive workshop will address why sensory story times are important, what a sensory story time is and how to present them effectively. Adults. DHSS-SCCR approved, 1 clock hour. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Wednesday, November 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Columbia Public Library

Children's Program Room

This workshop for early childhood educators and professionals is presented by Sherry Norfolk, co-author of "Storytelling Strategies for Reaching and Teaching Children with Special Needs." This highly interactive workshop will address why sensory story times are important, what a sensory story time is and how to present them effectively. Adults. DHSS-SCCR approved, 1 clock hour. Please register.

This workshop for early childhood educators and professionals is presented by Sherry Norfolk, co-author of "Storytelling Strategies for Reaching and Teaching Children with Special Needs." This highly interactive workshop will address why sensory story times are important, what a sensory story time is and how to present them effectively.

Adults. DHSS-SCCR approved, 1 clock hour. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

TAGS: | Workshop | Storytelling |

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