Book Study

July 19 2020

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. We will be continuing with "Enchantment of Writing" Pg 98. no need to "catch up" just start there and join us for the discussion!  

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

In order to promote meaningful exchange in the Zoom environment, we will have an attendance limit and maintain a waiting list. Due to this limited space, if, after registering, you find yourself unable to attend, please let us know so that we can offer the spot to someone else on the waiting list.

July Zoom meeting info will be sent in a follow up email after you are registered.

Enter Encounter Engage: The Reggio Inspired Network of Minnesota 9th Annual Conference

Sensory Experiences and the Development of the Whole Child

Develop Approved
Featuring Tom Bedard 

AN INQUIRY INTO HOW CHILDREN THINK WITH THEIR BODIES
Children have an indefatigable need to move their bodies.  How do we make sense of their need to move?  Is their movement simply random and spontaneous?  With the aide of documentation, we will examine and speculate on how children use their bodies as thinking tools during unscripted play as they explore homemade constructions at the sand and water table.  We will try to create a vocabulary of their actions/operations that shed new light on how those actions/operations foster development in all domains: physical, social/emotional and cognitive.  We will also try to understand the conditions, implicit and explicit, that galvanize children to trust their bodies to make sense of their world.  An overarching question will be: What are the possible implications beyond the sensory table for the children using their bodies as thinking tools?

Location: Virtual Event - Zoom

Time: 8:30-12:00

Cost: $30 includes CEU certificates

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

DEVELOP APPROVED COURSE ID: 141741

The first hour will be an introduction of the French Academie ~ its context and the history of its journey with the Reggio Approach.  This will include a tour of the center.

Participants will explore the many possibilities for learning with light and shadow to learn through light and shadow experiences. The time will include powerpoint presentations, and exploration time. The morning will end with dialog, reflection and evaluation. Folder of handouts will be included

Presentor: Staff at French Academie & Sandy Burwell

Location: 
12301 Whitewater Drive, Suite 190 
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 944-1930

Students: limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration hwolf@bsmschool.org

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

Story Dictation and Story Acting is a powerful classroom practice.  When we invite children to share their stories, we gain insights into their thoughts and values.  When we come together to act out children's stories, our classroom community connects and strengthens. Storytelling with children offers another opportunity to include their interests, ideas, and explorations while also fostering their imaginations and supporting their social interactions. Join us for an examination of the role of stories in our early childhood programs.

Presentor: Joey Schoen and Ross Thompson

Location:
Dodge Nature Preschool
1715 Charlton St
West St Paul, MN
Phone: 651-455-4555

Students: limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration hwolf@bsmschool.org

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

Collage with Children

Authentic and Intentional Collage (In the process of Develop approval)

The first hour will be an introduction of Kinderberry Hill ~ its context and the history of its journey with the Reggio Approach.  This will include a tour of the center.

Participants will explore the many opportunities for more complex collages that are possible  if offered with more intentionality on the part of the teacher.  

Workshop includes handouts of resources and samples of books.  In the classrooms, many types of collages with a wide variety of materials will be set up to gain hands on  familiarity of the many possibilities of collage materials and techniques.  The morning will end with dialog, reflection and evaluation.

Presentor: Sandy Burwell and Staff at Kinderberry Hill

Location:
Kinderberry Hill
185 Cheshire Ln
Plymouth  55441

Students: limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration hwolf@bsmschool.org

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

Big Body Rough and Tumble Play

"We know that the body is a main vehicle and tool for learning in early childhood, yet we often ask children to "slow down," "stop touching that," or "sit still," because we think/believe/forget (insert your own reasoning here) that very key principle -- children need to move to learn.  And that includes big, powerful expression from children!  During this Gathering, we will look at how big-body AND rough-and-tumble play support key learning areas in early childhood that span beyond just the physical domain."

Presenter: Teaching with the Body in Mind Podcast team : Mike Huber, Tom Bedard, Joey Schoen,Ross Thompson

Location:
Wildflower Early Learning Center 
5532 Hanrehan Lake Blvd
Savage, MN 55378

Students: limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration hwolf@bsmschool.org

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

*2020-2021 events will be held as scheduled. However, the format (in-person or virtual) as well as cost based on format is TBD.

TBD