Developing Curious Young Writers through Invented Spelling
Presentation Hannah Sim | Moderator: Low Ying Ping
Explore the concept of invented spelling, delve into research on early-year writing, and discover tips and tricks for you and your child to find the fun and joy in writing. Tailored for parents of children aged 4–7 years old.
Hannah Sim (Singapore)
Hannah, an early childhood educator with 16 years of experience in local and international kindergartens, as a teacher and curriculum coordinator. Specialising in early literacy, she is pursuing studies in applied linguistics to align with her passion for lifelong learning. She cherishes interactions with children, sharing stories, questions, or their writing. Hannah’s only red flag is her penchant for hoarding children’s drawings and sketches.
Moderator Low Ying Ping (Singapore)
Low Ying Ping is the author of two middle grade fantasy series, Mount Emily and Prophecy of the Underworld. She has also written a three-volume English adaptation of the Chinese classic, Journey to the West, for younger children. Her books have won the Singapore Book Awards and were shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award and the Popular Readers’ Choice Award.
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