Online ZOOM Workshop: Introduction to Materials and the Atelier. Exploring the Alphabet of Drawing.

Posted on November 21, 2024 by reggioinspirations

A two part series, Wednesdays 12/4 and 12/11/2024 6:30-8:30 pm $100

Certified 4 hours of Professional development

This is the first of our 3 workshop series

A Deep Dive Into the Hundred Languages and the Atelier

Online hands-on courses

Exploring the Alphabet of Drawing

We are delighted to finally offer a new series of Branches Atelier online materials workshops!

  1. Introduction to Materials and the Atelier and Exploring the Alphabet of Drawing. (2 Nights)$100
  2. Mixed Media: Bringing the Materials Together (2 Nights) $100
  3. Creating an Atelier in Your Space (1Night) $50

Presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath and Christina Bianchi

Please join us for a special workshop series that focuses on a deep dive into The Hundred Languages of Children and learn how you can use these languages in your school or home.

Join us as we share our many years of experience using materials in creative and innovative ways with young children and deeply explore the tools, techniques, and strategies for introducing these wonderful materials into your classrooms and homes.

We are happy to offer three different workshops; together, we will explore in-depth a wide range of materials, tools, and techniques that can be introduced and integrated into your unique settings.

Finally, you will also learn how to plan and create ateliers that bring the joy and wonder of materials into your classrooms and homes.

These workshops are ideal for educators, teachers, parents and administrators with children from infancy through early childhood. Whether you’re new to the Reggio Emilia approach or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tools that can be applied at home or school. 

REGISTER HERE

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Exploring Emergent Literacy in a Reggio-Inspired Setting – Online Workshop this Wednesday!

Posted on November 10, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Greetings all, we still have space in this Wednesday’s

ONLINE Zoom workshop

  • Online: Exploring Emergent Literacy in a Reggio-Inspired Setting A two-part series: Wednesday, November 13th, and Wednesday, November 20th 2024 7- 9pm $90 for both nights
  • For educators who are cultivating a deeper understanding of the Reggio Approach.
  • Join Patricia Hunter McGrath and Christina Bianchi as we do a deep dive into what new insights are inspiring our work in the Reggio Emilia approach.
  • -How is literacy integrated throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom?
  • What rituals and systems connect us to emergent literacy and jumpstart an intrigue in making communication visible?
    • -How can using narratives expand, deepen, and extend the curriculum?
    • -How can we decode children’s readiness for symbolic languages?
    • -How are storybook journals introduced to the children?
    • -Why do we support a culture of oral storytelling?
    • -What are the techniques of oral storytelling?
    • -Why do children weave archetypes throughout their storytelling?
    • -How do we discuss emergent literacy concepts and help parents support literacy at home?
  • These workshops are ideal for educators, teachers, parents and administrators with children from infancy through early childhood. Whether you’re new to the Reggio Emilia approach or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tools that can be applied at home or school. 
  • *IMPORTANT*
  • If you are purchasing tickets for a group, please enter separate emails for each attendee, as we will need to send some links prior to the workshop.
  • If you are viewing as a group, all attendees must pay to attend this workshop

(register & more info)

REGISTER HERE
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Thank You to all of you that attended the WCC conference!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by reggioinspirations

The conference was a huge success and we are so glad that you were able to attend. We would love to get your feedback. Please feel free to email Jim@BranchesAtelier.com or leave a comment below with your thoughts and comments.

Branches Atelier also has 7 professional Development workshops scheduled. You can check them out here: https://events.humanitix.com/host/branches-atelier

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Branches Atelier Fall/Winter Workshop Series

Posted on November 5, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Greetings all, Here is the list of Our online workshops scheduled between November and February. Please click on the registration links for more detailed information about each workshop

ONLINE

  • ZOOM Workshop on Exploring Emergent Literacy in a Reggio-Inspired Setting A two-part series: Wednesdays, November 13th, & November 20th 2024 7- 9pm $90 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Introduction to Materials and the Atelier & Exploring the Alphabet of Drawing. A two part series, Wednesdays 12/4 and 12/11/2024 6:30-8:30 pm $100 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Mixed Media: Bringing the Materials Together. A two part series – Wednesdays, 1/8 and 1/15/2025 6:30-8:30 pm $100 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Creating an Atelier in Your Space Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $50 (register & more info)

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Branches Atelier Fall/Winter Workshop Series

Posted on October 31, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Greetings all, Here is the list of all workshops scheduled between November and March. Please click on the registration links for more detailed information about each workshop

ONLINE

  • ZOOM Workshop on Exploring Emergent Literacy in a Reggio-Inspired Setting A two-part series: Wednesdays, November 13th, & November 20th 2024 7- 9pm $90 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Introduction to Materials and the Atelier & Exploring the Alphabet of Drawing. A two part series, Wednesdays 12/4 and 12/11/2024 6:30-8:30 pm $100 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Mixed Media: Bringing the Materials Together. A two part series – Wednesdays, 1/8 and 1/15/2025 6:30-8:30 pm $100 (register & more info)

 

  • ZOOM Workshop: Creating an Atelier in Your Space Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $50 (register & more info)

ON CAMPUS

  • 1) Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom: Inspirations from Architecture and creating in 3-D Saturday, January 11, 2025, 9 am to 3 pm Cost: $110 (register & more info)

 

  • 2) Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom: The Power of Story: Integrating Oral Stories, Rituals, Poetry, and Metaphoric Language Into the Life Classroom: Sat Feb 8th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $110: Sat Feb 8th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $110 (register & more info)

 

  • 3) Inspiration From Mindful Meditation and Aromatherapy in Creating Calm in the Classroom: Saturday, March 8, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $110: Saturday, March 8, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $110 (register & more info)

 

 

 

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Nature Through the Lens of Children – Family Day 

Posted on October 30, 2024 by reggioinspirations

This is a free event! Please share this invite with your friends and Family

Family Day 

All are welcome; please bring your friends and family to join in this wonderful gathering. This is a fantastic opportunity to create memorable moments together, share laughter, and strengthen bonds with one another. We invite everyone to participate and contribute to the joyful atmosphere, as the more, the merrier. Let’s make this event a celebration of community and togetherness!

Join us on Sunday the 3rd of November  from 10 am to 1 pm at the enchanting Learning Garden for our Outdoor Exhibit in Venice, where wonder, creativity, collaboration, and community come together in a vibrant celebration of childhood exploration.

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Nature Through the Lens of Children – Family Day 

Posted on October 23, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Family Day 

All are welcome; please bring your friends and family to join in this wonderful gathering. This is a fantastic opportunity to create memorable moments together, share laughter, and strengthen bonds with one another. We invite everyone to participate and contribute to the joyful atmosphere, as the more, the merrier. Let’s make this event a celebration of community and togetherness!

Join us on Sunday the 3rd of November  from 10 am to 1 pm at the enchanting Learning Garden for our Outdoor Exhibit in Venice, where wonder, creativity, collaboration, and community come together in a vibrant celebration of childhood exploration.

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SOLD OUT! Bringing Reggio to Life – Online via Zoom: STARTING NEXT WEEK October 16th and 23rd 7-9 pm

Posted on October 15, 2024 by reggioinspirations

This event is sold 0ut.

Please stay tuned for our upcoming workshops

Bringing Reggio to Life (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, October 16th and 23rd 7:00pm-9 pm Pacific Time. 

presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath and Christina Bianchi

For educators who are cultivating a deeper understanding of the Reggio Approach.

Join Patricia Hunter Mcgrath and Christina Bianchi as we do a deep dive into what new insights are inspiring our work in the Reggio Emilia.

This workshop is for educators looking for inspiration about how to bring new aspects of this approach to life in the classroom:

How do the theoretical and philosophical roots of the Reggio Approach inspire our practice?

How do you develop, uncover, and follow the threads of inquiry when working in collaboration?

What is the role of time in creating the rhythms and rituals of inquiry?

How does wonder fuel our creativity, imagination and conversation?

How do create opportunity for inspiration from the outside world?

How can we co-create deep and meaningful partnerships with parents and other community members in a Reggio Emilia-inspired school?

ONLINE MATERIALS WORKSHOP COMING SOON

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Bringing Reggio to Life – Online via Zoom: STARTING NEXT WEEK October 16th and 23rd 7-9 pm

Posted on October 8, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Greetings all, many of you had reached out requesting that we offer this series online.

Bringing Reggio to Life

Wednesdays, October 16th and 23rd 7:00pm-9 pm Pacific Time. 

presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath and Christina Bianchi

$90.00 for both nights

Tickets can be purchased HERE

For educators who are cultivating a deeper understanding of the Reggio Approach.

Join Patricia Hunter Mcgrath and Christina Bianchi as we do a deep dive into what new insights are inspiring our work in the Reggio Emilia.

This workshop is for educators looking for inspiration about how to bring new aspects of this approach to life in the classroom:

How do the theoretical and philosophical roots of the Reggio Approach inspire our practice?

How do you develop, uncover, and follow the threads of inquiry when working in collaboration?

What is the role of time in creating the rhythms and rituals of inquiry?

How does wonder fuel our creativity, imagination and conversation?

How do create opportunity for inspiration from the outside world?

How can we co-create deep and meaningful partnerships with parents and other community members in a Reggio Emilia-inspired school?

ONLINE MATERIALS WORKSHOP COMING SOON

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Bringing Reggio to Life – Online via Zoom: STARTING NEXT WEEK October 16th and 23rd 7-9 pm

Posted on October 8, 2024 by reggioinspirations

Greetings all, many of you had reached out requesting that we offer this series online.

Bringing Reggio to Life

Wednesdays, October 16th and 23rd 7:00pm-9 pm Pacific Time. 

presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath and Christina Bianchi

$90.00 for both nights

Tickets can be purchased HERE

For educators who are cultivating a deeper understanding of the Reggio Approach.

Join Patricia Hunter Mcgrath and Christina Bianchi as we do a deep dive into what new insights are inspiring our work in the Reggio Emilia.

This workshop is for educators looking for inspiration about how to bring new aspects of this approach to life in the classroom:

How do the theoretical and philosophical roots of the Reggio Approach inspire our practice?

How do you develop, uncover, and follow the threads of inquiry when working in collaboration?

What is the role of time in creating the rhythms and rituals of inquiry?

How does wonder fuel our creativity, imagination and conversation?

How do create opportunity for inspiration from the outside world?

How can we co-create deep and meaningful partnerships with parents and other community members in a Reggio Emilia-inspired school?

ONLINE MATERIALS WORKSHOP COMING SOON

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