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

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!