Reggio Inspirations

We still have some spaces available in our upcoming workshops

Hands on immersive, interactive workshops for educators and parents.

These workshops will be the first to be held at our beautiful new campus in Culver City and will include a tour of our school!

1) An Introduction to the Reggio Approach

• What is the Reggio approach?
• How does the environments act as a third teacher?
• What is the Hundred Languages of Children?
• What is the role of the teacher?
• How are parents in partnership with the school?
• What is an atelier?
• What is the role of an Atelierista and Pedogogista?
• What are the organizational structures that support this work?
• How is documentation used to support children’s teachers and parent learning?

2) Creating a Culture of Community: Starting the Year with Intention. 

• How do we welcome new families into our schools?
• How do we create classrooms that embrace children and parents?
• How do we develop share values among teachers, parents and children?
• How to we design classrooms to reflect our community?
• How do we create a school that is inclusive?
• How is documentation used to create a culture of interconnections?

Greetings all,

We hope that you are having a great Summer!

We have been very busy moving in and setting up in our new location in Culver City. We have officially closed our doors at the 12th street location in Santa Monica and will no longer be doing business there.

We may have some workshops later in August at the new location. We will post them as soon as we know the dates.

Branches Atelier preschool is a small preschool in Santa Monica California. In September 2012 we will be moving into a beautiful new campus in Culver City, California.  We are looking for a full time teacher to join our Reggio inspired learning community.

We would like perspective applicants to have a BA in ECE or related field, strong child development background, and at least two years of early childhood experience. We would be willing to consider a teacher who has their teacher permit and 3 to 5 years experience. All applicants must have:

• A passion for teaching
• A commitment to developing a strong and dynamic learning    community for children and parents.
• Computer literate using Mac computers and software
• Knowledge and experience with social constructivism and the Reggio approach.
• An interest in using creative materials with young children
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Great writing skills
• A commitment to professional development
• An innovative, creative and open mind
• A genuine passion and commitment to quality education for children

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Please visit our Branches Atelier school website for more information: www.branchesatelier.com

Please send a cover letter and resume to patricia@branchesatelier.com

Hi Everyone,

I know that this is a very busy time  but I was hoping you might find time to write a letter of support for funding NF1.

 One of our toddlers has this diagnosis and my hope is that if we all take a little time out of our busy day to write a letter we might be able to take one step closer towards finding a cure.

Please feel free to forward the email below to any family or friends that might be willing to help.  I have always believed that if we come come together as a community we can find ways to support and nurture each other and we all are little better because of it.

Much Love,

Triciaxx

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Hello lovely Branches Families and Friends,

In a conversation Karen and I had last Friday before our Toddler group, I shared that Natalie has been diagnosed with NF1.  This is the reason for the tibial dysplasia in her left leg.  We are very fortunate that the tibial dysplasia is the only symptom that is manifesting for Natalie, and we hope and pray that will continue to be the case.  As a family, we are beginning to come to terms with this diagnosis, and we are so incredibly grateful for Natalie’s joyful and irrepressible spirit.  She is the absolute joy of our lives, and she is teaching us so much; Michael and I both feel beyond priviledged to be her parents.

Below, I am forwarding you an email that we received recently from the Children’s Tumor Foundation, the nation’s premiere organization for fighting and finding a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF).  At the bottom of the email is a link for a form letter to be sent to your local congressional representative urging them to support a current bill which allows for continued funding for NF.  I cannot tell you how much your support would mean to our family — and to all of the other families with children who have NF — if you would take the time and send a letter in to your representative. www.ctf.org/How-You-Can-Help/advocacy.html