What Lindsey will cover ...

How to write and use Learning Stories to successfully navigate big transitions.

  • Learning Stories to support the emotional well being of the child and family through the transition.

  • Learning Stories to prepare and inform the child and family on the transition process.

  • Learning Stories to support teacher reflection on the transition process.

Your instructor

Head Start Coach Lindsey Shafer

Lindsey Shafer is an early childhood educator in northern California, working for 12+ years as a teacher, specialist and coach.

Lindsey was a board member for Supporting the Advancement of Learning Stories in America (SALSA) and continues to support teachers and directors in writing Learning Stories. She facilitates inquiry groups, and presents online webinars and at conferences.

Lindsey is passionate about using Learning Stories to strengthen relationships, foster reflective teaching practices, inspire discovery, and encourage play. She writes Learning Stories to educators that she works with and has been writing Learning Stories as a mom.