Event April 28

April 28th’s “Enter, Encounter, Engage” has offerings for children and parents, educators and community members interested in education and citizenship. Dr. Kay Cutler, recently returned from Italy, is the afternoon speaker. Here’s the link to register for all or part of the day: http://mnreggio2012.eventbrite.com/

Summer School in Italy

Second International Summer School in Italy
Check out this link to Reggio Children that provides information about the Second International Summer School taking place in Reggio Emilia and Ligonchio, Italy from June 3 – 15th.
http://www.reggiochildren.it/2012/02/2882/second-international-summer-school/?lang=en

Documentation

Documentation: Transforming our Perspective
This 15 minute video about documentation by Melissa Rivard (Documentation Specialist at Harvard University) is back on-line for viewing. It includes a conversation with leaders of Reggio Children about the role of documentation in teaching and learning.
http://vimeo.com/36323323

Good resource

If you're not already receiving this electronic newsletter, I'd suggest it :)

http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/collage/currentcollage.html?source=WINcollage

Ted Talks...

...is an interesting website. Here's a link that was posted on a discussion board I host on LinkedIn.

http://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education.html

Interesting new study

Preschoolers can learn critical language skills from their better-prepared classmates, a new study finds.

http://earlyed.newamerica.net/blogposts/2012/what_influence_do_peers_have_on_preschoolers_language_skills-61978

Amelia Gambetti at MacDonald Montessori

Here’s a unique opportunity for all interested in Reggio Emilia. MacDonald Montessori School invites participants to its 2012 Winter Conference, “Reflections & Observations of the Reggio Emilia Approach” which involves presentations, exchanges, and classroom experiences, featuring Amelia Gambetti from Reggio Emilia, Italy. The downloadable flyer and registration form provide full information.
February 4th conference flyer/registration (1)
$125. includes continental breakfast and lunch, resource materials and a full day, 8:30 – 3:30. 10% discount for NAREA members and group discounts are available. For more information contact: macdonaldmontessori@comcast.net