Parent engagement and Building Relationships.

Date:Thursday, November 21 2024

Time: 6:00-7:30pm 

Facilitators: Jen Johnson and teaching team of Willow and Sprout 

Teaching team at Willow and Sprout will facilitate open the dialog and conversation around  sharing stories with one another to increase parent engagement  and relationship building in their Reggio Inspired setting.  Join in discussion  around ways to build and grow relationships with families,children, and caregivers. How does technology play a role?  Learn and be inspired for new ways to work with parents and technology! 

light appetizers, wine and some chocolate will be  provided! 

Location:  

Willow and Sprout 

3029 Wilson St NE, 

Minneapolis

Cost: $30

Questions? Contact Heidi Wolf hwolf@bsmschool.org

Instigating Inquiry: Getting Comfortable with Provocations
Certificate of attendance available

Provocations extend and enrich our dialogue with children in tremendous ways. But what is the difference between setting out activities and “offering provocations”? And, where can they fit into your day and your classroom? We’ll look at examples from the schools of Reggio Emilia as well as Hannah’s teaching experiences to find the excitement and flow that provocations can offer our teaching.
Facilitator: 

Hannah Longley (she/they) has been an educator in several Reggio-inspired and inquiry-based programs. 

Host:
Jewish Beginnings,  a program working to combine the values of the Jewish tradition with inspirations from Reggio Emilia, has graciously offered to provide space for this Gathering.

Location: 

Jewish Beginnings

5009 Beard Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55410
Cost: $30 

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration hwolf@bsmschool.org

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Questions? Contact Heidi Wolf hwolf@bsmschool.org

EXPLORING THE LANGUAGES OF Snow and Ice

Date: January 11 2025

Time: 9am - 12pm

Facilitators: Teaching team of Dodge Preschool

Monthly Gathering: Material Exploration of Snow and Ice

As winter transforms our landscape, secrets are revealed and the blank canvas of snow and ice lends itself to fantasy and imagination.​ We will explore the unique and wonderful possibilities of working with snow and ice. Learn practical tips on how to work with these materials and practice yourself!

Location:

Dodge Nature Preschool

1715 Charlton St

West St. Paul, MN

Cost: $30

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Date: February 8 2025

Time: 9am - 12pm

Hosts & Facilitators: Teaching team of University of Mn Child Development Laboratory School

Monthly Gathering: 

Location: University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School

921 17th Ave SE

MinneapolisN 55455

Cost: $30

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Rise Early Learning Center staff will reflect on their personal and collective journey to discovering the principles of Reggio. 

Reflect on your own journey as you listen to stories and observe documentation from RELC staff, and share your own stories and collaborate on hands-on activities to take the next steps. There will also be tours of Rise Early Learning Center which opened in January 2024.

Date: Mar 8 2025 

Time: 9am - 12pm

Facilitators: Mike Huber & Teaching team of Rise Early

Location:

Rise Early Learning Center

8119 MN-7

St Louis Park, MN 554265455

Cost: $30

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Title of Training: 

Date: April 5  2025

Time: 9am - 12pm

Facilitators: Teaching team of St Paul's Childhood Center

Monthly Gathering: Material Exploration -In the Studio Art 

Community Collaboration Art Show

Location:

St Paul's Childhood Center

900 Summit Ave,

 St Paul, MN 55105

Cost: $30

Students: Limited spots available at no cost for students - email Heidi Wolf for details and registration

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.

Zoom Book Study

Open Book Study via Zoom
Third Sunday of the month from 3:00pm-4:30pm Central Time

Each meeting we form a flexible learning group without a fixed destination, with the intention of cultivating a context for uncertainty, diversity and complexity. We read slowly, never more than one chapter per month. (Sometimes we repeat a chapter, if we don’t feel finished with it.) Together we strengthen the disposition for close reading, careful listening and thoughtful conversation.

We are beginning a new book:  The Role of the Pedagogista In Reggio Emilia, by S. Giamminuti, P. Cagliari, C. Giudici and P. Strozzi, and published by Routledge. It can be accessed here.

“Creative thinking and knowledge are the first line of defense for freedom and equality, and therefore primary objectives that schools should be pursuing and diffusing.”

Reggio Children

Join us on Zoom, all are welcome! 

Please register for your individual ZOOM Link in advance of this meeting by following this link: Zoom Registration
Participate when you can, there is no charge. 

Questions? Contact reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com for more information.