Book Study

Third Sunday of Each Month | August-June

We are continuing to read the Wonder of Learning, a visual catalogue of the traveling exhibit which many of us recently visited; it is also a collection of essays and documentation of the work of both children and adults from ReggioChildren.

There is no fee - ALL ARE WELCOME - Join us!

Location:
Open Book
1011 S. Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Documentation Lab - North Metro

First Sunday of Each Month | October-May

Documentation Labs are an on-going way for teachers to share traces of children's work with each other, get and give feedback about documentation and generate ideas for next steps in learning based on what children have been doing. The Documentation Labs are co-facilitated, collaborative working groups where participants can bring work-in-progress, critically analyze it and learn from each other, at whatever stages they are in their practice.

We will begin meeting in different environments beginning the first Sunday of November, from 1 - 3pm.  If you are interested in hosting, email me your information and we will pick a date.  If you are interested in coming, email and we will let you know where we will be meeting.  It will be held at a site in the Northern Suburbs.  heartsandmindsdaycare@gmail.com (Stephanie Ponticas)

We have started a Facebook Book Study with Really Seeing Children by Deb Curtis: Search on Facebook: “Reggio Inspired Documentation Book Study”

Contact:
Stephanie Ponticas heartsandmindsdaycare@gmail.com

Current Inspiration from Reggio Emilia

At an advanced study tour to Reggio Emilia last spring, participants were invited to engage in one of various “ateliers” – of clay, of photography, of light or paper. We will reflect on and analyze an experience in the “Atelier of Paper” as a way to think about how we introduce materials. We will focus on how the encounter was organized and reflected upon. We’ll highlight how we introduce, select and organize materials, create invitations for their use and how documentation supports this work.

Location:
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
426 Osceola Ave S
St. Paul, MN 55102

We invite you to explore our continuing initiative. The documentation lab of the south metro has been trying a new format this fall...experimenting with the strategy of combining the examination of documentation with the importance of the environment in which it was created. Many people have expressed the benefit of visiting other settings to understand the importance of sharing ideas as well as focusing on interpretation of the Reggio principles in one’s own context. Join us for rich, productive and insightful dialogue connecting the analysis of documentation with the context in which it was created. Both hosting and visiting educators will benefit in unique ways.

At each meeting we will be introduced to the context and history and tradition of the setting, examine an on-going investigation in that center. Please come and join in this new adventure. Questions, comments, reflections, suggestions...smburwell@gmail.com

PLEASE RSVP - smburwell@gmail.com

Collage and Printmaking With Young Children

This hands-on workshop will explore printmaking and collage experiences that you can offer to support children's self-expression and creativity. Using everyday, easily obtainable materials, we'll experiment with a variety of techniques and project ideas you can adapt for your own children's interests and needs.

Presenter: Kim Lane, Lower School art teacher, Blake School

Location:
The Blake School
Hopkins Campus                                                                                                                             110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343

We invite you to explore our continuing initiative. The documentation lab of the south metro has been trying a new format this fall...experimenting with the strategy of combining the examination of documentation with the importance of the environment in which it was created. Many people have expressed the benefit of visiting other settings to understand the importance of sharing ideas as well as focusing on interpretation of the Reggio principles in one’s own context. Join us for rich, productive and insightful dialogue connecting the analysis of documentation with the context in which it was created. Both hosting and visiting educators benefited in unique ways.

At each meeting we will be introduced to the context and history and tradition of the setting, examine an on-going in- vestigation in that center. Please come and join in this new adventure. Questions, comments, reflections, sug- gestions...smburwell@gmail.com

PLEASE RSVP - smburwell@gmail.com

Finding Joy in Projects, community and the ongoing journey of the Reggio Philosophy at Little Trenders

Presenters: Little Trenders Childcare Teaching team

Location:
Little Trender’s Child Care
20855 Kensington Blvd
Lakeville 55044

We invite you to explore our continuing initiative. The documentation lab of the south metro has been trying a new format this fall...experimenting with the strategy of combining the examination of documentation with the importance of the environment in which it was created. Many people have expressed the benefit of visiting other settings to un- derstand the importance of sharing ideas as well as focusing on interpretation of the Reggio principles in one’s own context. Join us for rich, productive and insightful dialogue connecting the analysis of documentation with the context in which it was created. Both hosting and visiting educators benefited in unique ways.

At each meeting we will be introduced to the context and history and tradition of the setting, examine an on-going in- vestigation in that center. Please come and join in this new adventure. Questions, comments, reflections, sug- gestions...smburwell@gmail.com

PLEASE RSVP - smburwell@gmail.com

We invite you to explore our continuing initiative. The documentation lab of the south metro has been trying a new format this fall...experimenting with the strategy of combining the examination of documentation with the importance of the environment in which it was created. Many people have expressed the benefit of visiting other settings to understand the importance of sharing ideas as well as focusing on interpretation of the Reggio principles in one’s own context. Join us for rich, productive and insightful dialogue connecting the analysis of documentation with the context in which it was created. Both hosting and visiting educators benefited in unique ways.

At each meeting we will be introduced to the context and history and tradition of the setting, examine an on-going in- vestigation in that center. Please come and join in this new adventure.

Questions, comments, reflections, suggestions -

AND PLEASE RSVP - smburwell@gmail.com

Annual Meeting and Happy Hour with a short presentation
Join us to celebrate our year!

Location: TBD

This event is free and all are welcome!