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)
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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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.
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.
Includes breakfast, a Color Wheel, paint recipes, a set of tempera paints, and paint cups to take back to your classroom.
Presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way–things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keefe
Tempera Paint can be mixed in an infinitely nuanced palette, but how often do we end up creating colors that represent the vitality, diversity, and beauty of the natural world?
Join us as we consider how we can use this resource to bring attention to the richness of the environment, including:
What are the tricks and tips to creating a wide range of beautiful palettes?
What are the techniques of paint mixing with children?
How can color support children learning?
How can a wide range of paint colors support children’s connection to nature?
What is the difference between a tone, hue, shade, and tint?
How can paint and color support literacy and poetic language?
Included in the cost of this workshop is a Color Wheel, paint cups, and paints that participants can use to create a personal palette that can be taken back to their centers. Participants will also create a paint recipe book that can be used as a tool to create beautiful palettes .
A World of Words: Cultivating the Dialogues of the Classroom Part 1
Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30pm-9 pm. (PST)
In the immersive realm of childhood education, fostering meaningful conversations with children is not just about communication; it’s about building a world of words where language thrives as the third teacher. Come join Branches Atelier as we delve into this vital aspect of early learning, exploring the significance of dialogic speaking and reflective conversations, building community through dialogue, and supporting our teachers and children in embracing language as a fundamental tool for growth and understanding.
Key Ideas Discussed:
Dialogic Speaking.
Language as an aspect of the Third Teacher.
Reflective conversations with children.
The role that materials play in sparking dialogues.
Supporting colleagues and creating a learning community.
It’s not just about questions; it’s about curiosity! Conversations with children are more than just words—they are windows into a world of wonder, curiosity, and connection. By embracing language as the third teacher, engaging in dialogic speaking, facilitating reflective time and conversations, and supporting new teachers in this journey, we cultivate an environment where language flourishes, minds expand, and hearts unite in the joy of learning.
A World of Words : Challenging Conversations Part 2
Wednesday, May 29th 6:30pm-9 pm. (PST)
As adults in the lives of young children, many topics arise that we consider challenging. From death to gun violence, from exclusion and power play and challenging behaviors, we can often find ourselves at a loss for words. At the same time, these topics are wonderful opportunities to help children process and understand the complexities of our world and can offer amazing and rich threads to be explored.
Join us as we consider how to address and understand complex social and emotional issues in the lives of children. Build your toolkit as we reflect on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment, setting strong boundaries, and fostering emotional literacy and social awareness when dealing with both expected and unexpected challenges. Learn how to approach these issues with sensitivity, nurturing, and an open mindset, and to celebrate diversity and build connections among all people.
Key ideas discussed:
How to support students when they share personal experiences and emotions related to these topics, including sadness, anger, and frustration?
How to emphasize emotional literacy, social justice, and empathy in children’s education while still retaining joy, community building, and the delight of being in dialogue?
How to create a culture of curiosity?
How to difficult conversation can become lines of classroom inquiry?
As before, it’s not just about knowing what to say; It’s not just about questions, it’s about curiosity! Conversations with children are more than words— together, we cultivate an environment where language flourishes, minds expand, and hearts unite in the joy of learning.
