Reggion Inspired Network Workshop on Clay

Reggio-Inspired Network of MN
November 20, 2011 10:44 am
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Clay, the next "Material Exploration" on December 3rd
Material Exploration: Clay from 9 AM to Noon on Saturday, December 3rd
Location: Nokomis Community Center
Address: 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy Minneapolis. For directions see www.minneapolisparks.org
Host: Sandy Burwell
Presenter: Karen Potyondy
Description: An exploration of both earth clay and paper clay with a variety of tools and materials with which to act upon the clay. Warm up exercises to become familiar with the language of clay, its consistency, temperature and malleability with all your senses. Techniques for manipulating clay – balls, coils, slabs, joining, pinch pots, etc.
Cost: $35. See registration form for payment information.
Limit: 20 participants
Registration Form for Materials Explorations (2)

Interesting article

http://www.stlbeacon.org/issues-politics/95-Education/114192-at-this-pre-school-students-set-the-curriculum-with-help-from-highly-trained-teachershttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Yoga in Early Childhood

Happy Halloween to all!

Next "Material Exploration" - Yoga for Early Childhood
November 12, 2011 10:30 – Noon
Material Exploration: Body/Movement
Program: Yoga for Early Childhood
Location: Washburn Public Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave. South, Minneapolis. Go to http://www.hclib.org/ for directions
Presenter: Milissa Link director of Tree of Life Yoga in Minneapolis, has been teaching yoga for nearly two decades. She has adapted yoga postures for toddlers through octogenarians in her private studio, as well as at corporations, schools and nonprofits. Milissa is an AMI certified Montessori Assistant and has worked in early childhood and early elementary educational environments.
Description: Yoga is a wonderful place for children to explore multiple relationships: to their own bodies, to their peers, to their community and to the planet. This workshop will provide a yoga sequence that can be adapted for children from 12 month to 6 years. Songs, mindful breathing, games and a peace walk will be interwoven with yoga postures that are appropriate for various age groups.
Benefits of yoga for children include: Large motor development, Emotional self-regulation, Social skills building, Environmental awareness
Note: Movement will be part of the session so please dress in comfortable clothing, with bare feet (socks are okay if you prefer). Yoga mats are not needed. Please leave your cell phone behind (or kindly silence it).
LIMIT: 20 Participants
Cost: $35. See registration form for payment information.

This is through the MnReggio website.

From the Star Tribune

Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful spate of weather! Mary O'

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/otherviews/130879693.html

Teacher As Researcher

A great way to explore your work is to meet with other teachers! The Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota provides many good opportunities to do this. Check out their schedule at http://www.mnreggio.org

Strategic Plan

Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota's Strategic Plan 2011-2013 is available for viewing at
http://www.mnreggio.org/?p=929

I think it's worth looking at.

A good gathering opportunity!

Kick-Off to the 2011-2012 Year...
The Monthly Gatherings for 2011-2012 begin in September. The first is a Kick-Off event on Saturday, September 24th, hosted by the University of Minnesota Child Development Center (UMCDC), formerly the U of M Child Care Center.

The morning includes: a tour of UMCDC, a slide show of Pistoia, Italy by UMCDC director, Ann Edgerton, discussion of an article on children’s environments and an overview of the 2011-2012 monthly gatherings and research focus for the year. 9 to noon – 1600 Rollins SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Reggio Emilia and Pistoia are both cities of northern Italy that have earned particular recognition for their passion and innovation. While Reggio Emilia has achieved the highest level of international recognition, Pistoia is also acknowledged as a site of important leadership and experimentation.
For directions, handbook and photos go to http://www.education.umn.edu/childcarecenter
NOTE: Attendance is limited to 22 participants: Please RSVP and obtain an article by e-mailing Sandy Burwell at melchisedech1946@yahoo.com