Innovative Environment Sessions Online via ZOOM

Workshop # 4 coming up Tuesday

February 24th 6:00–8:00 PM

🌿 Environment as the Third Teacher

# 4 of Four Online Reggio Inspired Environment Design Workshop

Designed for infant, toddler, and preschool educators seeking to create intentional, beautiful, and meaningful environments that support curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and deep engagement.

What Participants Will Gain From These Workshops

·      Confidence choosing and introducing materials

·      Clear strategies for the care and organization of materials

·      Tools for building children’s responsibility and respect for materials

·      Practical environment setups for immediate use

·      A deeper understanding of the environment as a teacher

🖌 Workshop 4: Ateliers Inside & Outside

Studios, Materials, and Shared Creative Spaces

Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Format: Live online
Cost: $50
Presenter: Patricia Hunter McGrath

Date: February 24th 6:00–8:00 PM

In This Workshop, We Explore:

·      How different kinds of ateliers are integrated throughout a school

·      Ateliers for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

·      What are intelligent materials are and how they support thinking and expression

·      How atelier materials are introduced, organized, stored, and revisited

·      How ateliers can function as materials lending libraries

·      Designing atelier spaces using shelves, rolling carts, studio rooms, and outdoor areas

·      Supporting collaboration, creativity, and responsibility across shared spaces

·      What are inspiration books and how are they used to inspire work throughout the school

·      How can materials be used to support and develop resilience and social relationships.

This workshop supports schools in creating cohesive, connected creative, collaborative learning environments rather than isolated classrooms.