Self-Paced
Once

Foundations of Literacy: Comprehension Strategies & Constructing Meaning

Build young learners’ comprehension through engaging read-alouds, meaningful discussions, and interactive strategies that strengthen vocabulary and understanding.

Engish

1 Hour

October 19, 2026

This course is part of the Foundations of Literacy in VPK Bundle.
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Course Details

0.1 CEU's
Teachers, Directors, Owners
Online - Self-Paced
Preschool

Course Developers

ELCHC Program Initiative & Education Facilitators

About this Course

What if storytime became more than just reading? Discover how to turn books into adventures that spark curiosity, inspire big ideas, and help preschoolers make meaningful connections. Explore fun, practical ways to get children thinking, talking, and engaging with stories while building the comprehension skills they’ll use for a lifetime!

Earn your Certificate

Complete pre assessment at the beginning of the course. 
Pass Post Assessment with 80% or higher (2 attempts will be given)

Complete and submit a self-reflection assessment after each lesson. 

Pass the post assessment with 80% or higher within 2 attempts. 

Complete the post learning event survey after the course is completed

Contact the Education Team if you experience technical issues.

What you will learn by the end of the course

Apply comprehension strategies that support understanding before, during, and after reading by modeling thinking, prompting rich discussion, and layering auditory, visual, and kinesthetic supports during read-alouds.

Select and implement developmentally appropriate texts and language supports that build vocabulary, background knowledge, and engagement for diverse learners in VPK classrooms.

Self-Paced Bundle Expectations

Expectations

  • Progress courses at your own pace
  • Download and complete on your phone or tablet
  • Pass all course assessments & surveys
  • CEU Certificate

Achievement Bonus

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Purchase bundle and complete all courses by 5:00PM Friday 5/29 to be eligible for $300*
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* Only for Hillsborough County early educators and while funds are available. 
*Participants who received a stipend for FAST-Track: Coaching for VPK Mastery are not eligible to receive the bonus.
*Bundle must be purchased to be eligible