Workshop #8 (of an 8 part series)
This workshop will further clarify invitations, provocations, zones of investigation and common projects. Participants will explore how to make learning visible through documentation. They will have an opportunity to peruse and discuss various documentation samples. Lastly we will look at how professional development is approached in the centers in Reggio Emilia.

May 5 (7 to 9 PM)
$40

Picture books, mathmanipulatives, and the tasks of daily life are all great jumping-off points forexploring mathematical language and skills in early childhood. Children arenaturally drawn to activities such as sorting and classifying materials,measuring, counting and using mathematical skills to solve problems such as whohas more. In this session, participants will explore books, manipulatives, and mathconcepts and consider how to become more responsive and intentional aboutextending mathematical learning in the preschool classroom.  

Carrie Melsom loves thenatural curiosity and sense of confident problem solving that children bring totheir early math experiences. She believes that naming these early experiences andpromoting mathematical thinking and language in early childhood will helpchildren feel positive about their math abilities when they encounter more formalmath operations in school.  

**Please note that this is a four part series and you must attend all four sessions in the Module to get your certification. Dates are as follows: May 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th

For details, link here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-marconi-campus-program-leaders-module-6-tickets-93142215875

Workshop #8 (of an 8 part series)
This workshop will further clarify invitations, provocations, zones of investigation and common projects. Participants will explore how to make learning visible through documentation. They will have an opportunity to peruse and discuss various documentation samples. Lastly we will look at how professional development is approached in the centers in Reggio Emilia.

Presenter:   Colin Morrison & Karen Carey

Presenter: Liz Hicks

This full-day workshop (lunch included) will introduce the participants to principles of inspiring spaces & a chance to talk with Centre Staff about their values in the classrooms & listen to a presentation from Staff that will feature their thought processes about their environments as well as explain & talk about their passions for their practice. Discussions & ideas on ways in which environments could inspire children, parents & the community will occur before the tour & during the tour. 

Mawio’mi Child Care Centre, 80 Mawiomi Place, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5 https://www.nscece.ca/lab-schools/mawio%E2%80%99mi-child-care-center/ for 47 children for 4 months to 5 years of age. “Mawio’mi Child Care Centre is a non-profit childcare centre located at the Dartmouth Ivany Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College.   We are a demonstration site for students who are enrolled at the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education & provide priority placement for students & staff of NSCC. We believe in providing families with high quality child care for their children & in doing so, we support children in their growth & development.”

Halifax Grammar School, Jnr Primary Programs, 945 Tower Road, Halifax, NS  B3H 2Y2 - https://www.hgs.ns.ca/academics/prep-school The centre is licensed for 40 from age 3 years – 5 years.

“… follows the Emergent Curriculum model, with a team approach to teaching & learning…The nurturing academic development begins with our Junior Primary teachers. Students are encouraged to ask questions & to explore newly discovered ideas. In a warm, supportive Prep School environment, the children receive the individual attention they need to journey confidently through the Prep School.”

Willow Creek Children’s Centre, 1702 Sackville Dr, Middle Sackville, NS B4E 3A9 - http://www.willowcreekcc.ca/ This Centre is licensed for 96 children  serves children from 5 months to 12 years of age. “Willow Creek Children’s Centre recognizes the importance of working together with our families, our staff & the community of Middle Sackville to provide quality care to our children. Resources are drawn from existing relationships as well as those newly forged. We are bigger than our four walls & work to make our centre a place where community members are welcomed, & experiences are shared.”

We go in all weathers & so you do not miss the outdoor spaces please be prepared for rain, etc.

(participants will be provided with a box lunch, & will be bussed to the centres, departing & returning to MSVU)   

Objectives:

·  Increased understanding of what makes an environment inspiring   

· Demonstrated how intentional design of environments are important to children’s development

· Provide strategies to take & apply these  ideas to your own environment    

Location:  Evaristus Hall room 304
6 PD hours

Registration for our MSVU workshops, along our PD brochure with full workshops details, descriptions and presenter bios is found online    www.msvu.ca/earlychildhoodworkshops          

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-burridge-campus-capable-confident-curious-modules-34-educators-tickets-90825091293?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

**Please note that this is a four part series and you must attend all four sessions in the Module to get your certification. Dates are as follows: May 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th

For details, link here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nscc-marconi-campus-program-leaders-module-6-tickets-93142215875