2) Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom: The Power of Story: Integrating Oral Stories, Rituals, Poetry, and Metaphoric Language Into the Life Classroom

This is the SECOND of our 3 part Series Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom, a new workshop series on bringing community dialogue to ignite classroom creativity. Local experts, innovators, and dynamic thinkers join us to impact education by fostering our curiosity and creating inspiring learning for young children. This is a chance to dialogue across disciplines as we hear about inspirations, methods, and strategies from our virtuosos. Theory becomes practice as we then take the opportunity to work with materials from the fields. Malaguzzi and the educators of Reggio Emilia challenge us to look outside the classroom for new ways to invigorate our curiosity and provide new perspectives and insights so we can do "nothing without joy."

We invite the community to join in exploring and enriching how we see these contributions from across disciplines influence the cultural and educational fabric of our schools

Sat February 8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $110
Includes a light breakfast

Presented by: Patricia Hunter McGrath and Heather Ogilvy

How do we create a classroom culture where becoming literate is a joy?
How can we help children create, become inspired by, and share their stories?
How do we develop our skills as storytellers?
How is literacy and a love of story-telling integrated into the classroom?
How do we create shared narratives as part of classroom collaboration?
How do we connect literacy with other media?
How can poetry support children’s learning?
How can our stories be used to create a home-school connection?
How can we paint pictures with words?

Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom 3 part series at Branches Atelier Culver City, CA:

Inspirations from Architecture and Creating in 3-d. Saturday, 1/11/2025 - $110
The Power of Story: Integrating Oral Stories, Rituals, Poetry, and Metaphoric Language Into the Life Classroom. Saturday, 2/8/2025 - $110
Bringing Curiosity into the Classroom: inspiration from mindful meditation and aromatherapy in creating calm in the classroom. Saturday, 3/8/2025 - $110