The Environment as the Third Teacher

Intentional Spaces that Evolve with Children

December 3, 2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Time

How can a classroom become more than just a backdrop for learning? How can an environment truly act as a “third teacher,” and what does that look like in practice?  Vicky de la Garza, Lower School Atelierista at the Advent School in Boston, will share the story of her Atelier and how intentional design choices shape a space that sparks curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Participants will explore how materials, documentation, and flexible arrangements work together to support emergent projects and make children’s ideas visible, while also considering how these Reggio-inspired practices and ideas can be applied to any learning setting. Let’s explore how our environments can grow and transform with children’s questions and interests, becoming living spaces that reflect their voices, ideas, and discoveries.

Presenter: Vicky de la Garza,  Atelierista at The Advent School, a Reggio Emilia–inspired school in Boston.

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Registration

Cost: $35

Certificate of attendance available

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration.