Teaching in a Reggio-inspired or social-constructivist early childhood center is thrilling. Through a dynamic process of learning, listening, and reflection, teachers develop the ability to extend children's learning.
Whether you are a veteran educator or new to your program, you will find the opportunity to learn with Teaching Beyond the Square to be nourishing and informative.
Sign up for any or all of these sessions.
Details: All sessions are 90 minutes long and are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 ET/ 6:30pm CT/ 5:30pm MT/ 4:30pm PT.
Cost: There is no cost to attend these sessions.
Literacy Learning. October 14, 2021
Jennifer Caravajal will present strategies for infusing traditional academic skills into a Reggio-inspired classroom, sharing real examples from her own classroom and strategies she has developed in her work for Teaching Beyond the Square as a coach to schools in the New York City metro area. She will share her favorite children’s books, identify the unexpected ways the children develop literacy skills, and fine-tune storytime and read aloud methods.
Jennifer Caravajal will present strategies for infusing traditional academic skills into a Reggio-inspired classroom, sharing real examples from her own classroom and strategies she has developed in her work for Teaching Beyond the Square as a coach to schools in the New York City metro area. She will share her favorite children’s books, identify the unexpected ways the children develop literacy skills, and fine-tune storytime and read aloud methods.
Power Play. November 4, 2021
Laura Araman, Beginnings Nursery School’s Child Development Specialist, will discuss the learning and the benefits of different types of power play, including superhero and rough and tumble play. She will distinguish between them and discuss how they differ from aggressive play. In order to support children in being successful and safe in this type of play, she will discuss strategies to help children learn about self-regulation, reading social cues, and making plans for play. She will also cover ways to engage parents in conversation on this topic, so that we can address their concerns and support their understanding of this developmentally appropriate and meaningful type of play.
Laura Araman, Beginnings Nursery School’s Child Development Specialist, will discuss the learning and the benefits of different types of power play, including superhero and rough and tumble play. She will distinguish between them and discuss how they differ from aggressive play. In order to support children in being successful and safe in this type of play, she will discuss strategies to help children learn about self-regulation, reading social cues, and making plans for play. She will also cover ways to engage parents in conversation on this topic, so that we can address their concerns and support their understanding of this developmentally appropriate and meaningful type of play.
Long-Term Investigations. November 11, 2021
Join Jennifer Caravajal to develop the art of planning long-term emergent investigations. This practice, variations of which includeThe Project Approach or progetazzione, is core to the work of any progressive early childhood classroom.
Join Jennifer Caravajal to develop the art of planning long-term emergent investigations. This practice, variations of which includeThe Project Approach or progetazzione, is core to the work of any progressive early childhood classroom.