Join us for our last 2 workshops. 5/24 at Branches and the evenings of 5/29 & 6/5 via Zoom. Please see below
Harnessing the Light: Using Light to Uncover Children’s Ideas and Extend Their Theories
THIS SATURDAY
Sat May 24th 2025, 9:00 am PDT Cost $100
At Branches– Culver City, CA
Presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath
Spend the day investigating light, shadow and transparency with an experienced atelierista as we explore how light tables, overhead projectors and immersive digital environments have been used to support, uncover and develop children’s’ interests and ideas. Through hands on experiences, provocative questions and co-constructive interactions we will unpack how to move with fluidity between children’s theories, representations and investigations
- What is the role of the adult in facilitating the choice of materials to be used with the light table?
- How do we follow children’s ideas through a wide range of light-driven experiences?
- What questions do we ask ourselves to support the children’s processes?
- How are materials an essential ingredient for collaboration and shared meaning making?
- How can the light table become a catalyst for children’s learning?
- How is light used to create focused classroom environments?
- Why is the light an indispensable tool for the classroom?
New Online Workshop via ZOOM
A Deep Dive into Contemporary Academics in a Reggio-inspired Program
Presented by Nicole Young and Patricia Hunter McGrath
May 29th, 6pm to 8pm PST and June 5th, 6pm to 8pm PST
Cost $100 for both nights Register Here
https://events.humanitix.com/a-deep-dive-into-contemporary-academics-in-a-reggio-inspired-program
“Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning how to learn.”
Loris Malaguzzi
- This workshop is for educators who are interested in cultivating a deeper understanding of how Contemporary Academics are integrated throughout the Reggio Approach.
Join us as we explore:
- How do the theoretical and philosophical roots of the Reggio Approach and current educational research support the application of contemporary academics throughout our curriculum?
- How do you bring academics to life in the school’s daily life?
- How does this approach support the development of threads of inquiry and collaboration among children?
- What kind of experiences, strategies, and tools can educators introduce to bring contemporary academics to life in the classroom?
- How does the hundred languages support contemporary Academics?
- How does contemporary academics support creativity and imagination?
- How do we fuel wonder and curiosity with inspiration from the outside world?
- How can contemporary academics support deep and meaningful partnerships with parents and other community members in a Reggio Emilia-inspired school?
All workshops https://collections.humanitix.com/branches-atelier-spring-workshops
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