Right to Risk for Infants & Toddlers
MAInfants, Toddlers and Two’s: Creating a responsive environment for exploration, risk and adventure that values children’s interests, skill d Young children enter the world eager to learn----eager to satisfy their individual passions and eager to follow their innate curiosity wherever it takes them. When a child enters our school, our first task is to provide […]
Fundamental Values of the Reggio Emilia Approach
The Advent School 15 Brimmer Street, Boston, MALearn the fundamental values and practices of the Reggio Emilia Approach. During this day-long introductory workshop, you'll spend time in a Reggio-inspired school, learn about the fundamental values and practices of the Reggio Emilia Approach, and engage in a material exploration. This workshop will highlight the basic principles and practices of the schools in Reggio […]
Rights of LGBTQ+ Children and Families
Advent School 99 West Cedar Street, Boston, MA 02114, Boston, MAIn this interactive workshop, participants will explore the expanding vocabulary of gender, learn how gender and gender bias develop. Jen Francazio has eleven years' experience teaching in classrooms ranging from infants to preschool. She has helped support and guide the development of anti-bias initiatives in two high-quality early childhood programs and provides professional development for […]
Children with Special Rights
Radcliffe Child Care Center 10 DeWolfe Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Cambridge, MAThis workshop is dedicated to children with special rights and the significant contributions they make to our ways of listening. Foundational to the infant-toddler centers and preschools in Reggio Emilia is the idea that "schools should be for all children, not based on the belief that they are all the same, but rather all different." […]
Shaping Distance Learning with Reggio-Inspired Practices
A dialogue on how to support Reggio-inspired practices through remote learning. As we continue to adjust to this new way of teaching during school closures, join us for a conversation on shaping our distance learning efforts. We will look at ways we can continue to lean on the same best-practices we’ve relied on to create […]
Inspiring Resilience and Hope During Challenging Times
How to build resilience and hope in teachers, children and families during these challenging times. Join Susan MacDonald, author and educational consultant, as we develop strategies for navigating these challenging times. During this time of unprecedented stress, it is essential to explore new ways to raise our energy levels. This workshop will provide an understanding of Appreciative […]