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“Portrait of My Friend” Children carefully obs “Portrait of My Friend”
Children carefully observed the face of their friend and unleashed their drawing tools on paper to reveal how they saw their beloved in their mind’s eye! 
“Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver, the other is gold.
A circle is round, it has no end.
That's how long, I will be your friend.
A fire burns bright, it warms the heart.
We've been friends, from the very start.
You have one hand, I have the other.
Put them together, we have each other.
Silver is precious, gold is too.
I am precious, and so are you.
You help me and I'll help you 
and together we will see it through.
Across the land, Across the sea
Friends forever we will always be” 
#portrait #friendship #makenewfriendsbutkeeptheold #friendportrait #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioinspired #connectingwithfriends  #howweseeeachother #childrensdrawing
Happy Valentines! Today the children delivered ro Happy Valentines!  Today the children delivered roses to our lovely neighbors who have been home bound amidst the pandemic! Act of expressing our love to others is the source of greatest joy and love! #happyvalentinesday #belair #lovethyneighbor #relationships #childrenslove
“Stand aside for a while and leave room for lear “Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.”
~Loris Malaguzzi
These large scale outdoor blocks have inspired the children to build many different forms. Some weeks ago the four year olds built a sanctuary in the rain. Today the two year olds, inspired by the windows in the form, play peek-a-boo! In life, some structures serve multiple purposes and others evolve as visions transpire.  What will take shape next? Will the ideas fit the form or will ideas inspire evolving forms?  #imageofchild #hundredlanguagesofchildren #architecture #buildingconcepts #planningpractices #revitalization #teacherasobserver
Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Line Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Lines can form symbols, lines can connect, lines can depict energy, lines can organize, lines can make a point, lines can ... Generally, we don't think about lines that much, but lines are purposeful and effective in communicating ideas, emotions, and .... #lines #reggioinspired #meaningfuldrawing #lineconnection #childrensdrawing
Children’s ideas:  What is this gopher doing? “He is looking for his mommy and his mommy is under that (pointing to large mound) making babies! “
“He is making tunnels because he likes to trick us!” “He is looking for friends!” #gophers #reggioinspired #outdoorclassrooms #belair #naturewalk #preschoolexplorers #childrensideas #gophertunnels #gopherfamily
A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, th A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, the chase, and replay! How do toddlers engage in such play without speaking a word? How do toddlers communicate their desires and demands through gestures?  #toddlers #toddlerballplay
Transformation “To exist is to change, to change Transformation “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” ~Henri Bergson 
#transformation #selfportrait #childrensselfportraits #layeringlines #contourlines  #connectinglines #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioemiliaapproach #metaphors #philosophyoflife
According to the Centre for Teaching Excellence “both asking and answering questions are important parts of effective learning and teaching.” There are six types of questions:  knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis.  https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/alternatives-lecturing/questions/asking-questions-six-types #askingquestions #ece #criticalthinking #reggioinspired #bloodorange #observationaldrawing #creatinglinesandart #childrensdrawing #meaningmaking
Exploring snakes and their dwellings #reggioparen Exploring snakes and their dwellings  #reggioparents #reggioatelier #reggioinspired #clay #snake #hundredlanguages
Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you h Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you have more ideas, success, love and never regret. As the new year renews all the happiness and good tidings, hope the joyful spirit keeps glowing in your heart forever! Happy New Year! May this new year bring all the crazy colors and fun in your life.” ~nursebuff.com.  #newyear #2021 #preschoolnewyear #reggioinspired #citizensoftheworld #colorsoflife
Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-port Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-portraits reveal our souls.” ~AS Byatt  #reggioemiliaapproach #selfportrait #childrensart #childrenpainting #preschoolteacher #parenting #childrensperspective #handsonlearning #portraits #watercolor #selfreflection #reggioinspired #artislife #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #watercolorpainting #watercolorportrait #hundredlanguages #developingthewholechild #observationaldrawing #watercolorartwork  #childrenart #preschoolart #earlychildhoodeducator #synapseatelier #atelierista #progressiveeducation #expressiveart #drawingportrait #visualart
Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, environment, collaboration, and opportunity to create/invent and look at ways of doing things in a new light! #inventions #creativity #collaboration #reggioinspired #looseparts #openendedplay
For sometime now the children have been fascinated For sometime now the children have been fascinated by unicorns that have rainbow magic! They said, “Rainbows are magical and even fire makes rainbows!” Observing the children, we noticed that magic is transformative for them and it gives them protection from “scary monsters.” Magic is powerful at age 4, where wishes are strong and so children use “magic” to make life be anything they want it to be!  #rainbow #dramaticplay #age4 #reggioinspired #prisms #lightplay #hundredlanguagesofchildren #preschool
Painting by two three year old artists that love r Painting by two three year old artists that love rainbows and named their painting, “Beautiful World” comprised of rainbow parts that are just magical! “The environment we experience influences our creative process. When we experience variations in lighting, colors on the walls, different smells, and different types of sounds, they evoke different feelings within us and in turn these sensory experiences invade our creative process. The sensory effects of music affects our painting process....” ~ Jean Pederson  #painting #music #reggioinspired #paintingtomusic #environmentasthirdteacher #creativeexpression
We are accepting applications for a spot in our pr We are accepting applications for a spot in our preschool for next year, Sept 2021-June 2022. If you’re interested please email us at synapseatelier@gmail.com or visit our website for more information: synapseatelier.com  #preschool #reggioinspired #belairhills #encino #encinocalifornia #shermanoaks #westwood
Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change o Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change or awaiting election results? 🧐
Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Bis Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Biss about photographic study of insects! The children have been inspired by these macro photographs to take a closer look at insects in our environment and to depict what they see! #insects #reggioinspired #photographsofinsects #provocations #environmentthirdteacher #hundredlanguages #butterfly #portraitsofinsects #beetle #macrophotography
“Every tree, every growing thing as it grows, sa “Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,
says this truth, ‘You harvest what you sow.’
With life as short as a half-taken breath,
do not plant anything but love.
The value of a human being can be measured
by what he or she most deeply loves. -- Rumi  Together the children cared for their garden observing plants as they evolved and reminding each other to give the plants water and love! Now the garden has given them a gift of fruit! Alas a ripe pomegranate! Each ruby seed is a gem and the gift of their labor! #pomegranate #childrensgarden #synapseatelier #reggioinspired #forestschoolteacher #enviroed #earthschool
Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as cryst Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as crystals grow, they pick up and “connect” to different particles in their path evolving their story, idea, existence, future, ....
What do you see in these rocks? What are their stories? #geology #rocks #storyofrock #childrensinterests #provocations #connectingtonature #naturalhistory #reggioinspired #synapseatelier
Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many dif Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many different kinds of seeds? Why should we study seeds? What questions do you have about seeds? #seeds #growth #avacado #mangoes #datesfruit #figs #pears #growinggardens #ecology #reggioinspired #plantlife #sustainability #synapseatelier
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“Portrait of My Friend” Children carefully obs “Portrait of My Friend”
Children carefully observed the face of their friend and unleashed their drawing tools on paper to reveal how they saw their beloved in their mind’s eye! 
“Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver, the other is gold.
A circle is round, it has no end.
That's how long, I will be your friend.
A fire burns bright, it warms the heart.
We've been friends, from the very start.
You have one hand, I have the other.
Put them together, we have each other.
Silver is precious, gold is too.
I am precious, and so are you.
You help me and I'll help you 
and together we will see it through.
Across the land, Across the sea
Friends forever we will always be” 
#portrait #friendship #makenewfriendsbutkeeptheold #friendportrait #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioinspired #connectingwithfriends  #howweseeeachother #childrensdrawing
Happy Valentines! Today the children delivered ro Happy Valentines!  Today the children delivered roses to our lovely neighbors who have been home bound amidst the pandemic! Act of expressing our love to others is the source of greatest joy and love! #happyvalentinesday #belair #lovethyneighbor #relationships #childrenslove
“Stand aside for a while and leave room for lear “Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.”
~Loris Malaguzzi
These large scale outdoor blocks have inspired the children to build many different forms. Some weeks ago the four year olds built a sanctuary in the rain. Today the two year olds, inspired by the windows in the form, play peek-a-boo! In life, some structures serve multiple purposes and others evolve as visions transpire.  What will take shape next? Will the ideas fit the form or will ideas inspire evolving forms?  #imageofchild #hundredlanguagesofchildren #architecture #buildingconcepts #planningpractices #revitalization #teacherasobserver
Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Line Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Lines can form symbols, lines can connect, lines can depict energy, lines can organize, lines can make a point, lines can ... Generally, we don't think about lines that much, but lines are purposeful and effective in communicating ideas, emotions, and .... #lines #reggioinspired #meaningfuldrawing #lineconnection #childrensdrawing
Children’s ideas:  What is this gopher doing? “He is looking for his mommy and his mommy is under that (pointing to large mound) making babies! “
“He is making tunnels because he likes to trick us!” “He is looking for friends!” #gophers #reggioinspired #outdoorclassrooms #belair #naturewalk #preschoolexplorers #childrensideas #gophertunnels #gopherfamily
A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, th A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, the chase, and replay! How do toddlers engage in such play without speaking a word? How do toddlers communicate their desires and demands through gestures?  #toddlers #toddlerballplay
Transformation “To exist is to change, to change Transformation “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” ~Henri Bergson 
#transformation #selfportrait #childrensselfportraits #layeringlines #contourlines  #connectinglines #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioemiliaapproach #metaphors #philosophyoflife
According to the Centre for Teaching Excellence “both asking and answering questions are important parts of effective learning and teaching.” There are six types of questions:  knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis.  https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/alternatives-lecturing/questions/asking-questions-six-types #askingquestions #ece #criticalthinking #reggioinspired #bloodorange #observationaldrawing #creatinglinesandart #childrensdrawing #meaningmaking
Exploring snakes and their dwellings #reggioparen Exploring snakes and their dwellings  #reggioparents #reggioatelier #reggioinspired #clay #snake #hundredlanguages
Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you h Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you have more ideas, success, love and never regret. As the new year renews all the happiness and good tidings, hope the joyful spirit keeps glowing in your heart forever! Happy New Year! May this new year bring all the crazy colors and fun in your life.” ~nursebuff.com.  #newyear #2021 #preschoolnewyear #reggioinspired #citizensoftheworld #colorsoflife
Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-port Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-portraits reveal our souls.” ~AS Byatt  #reggioemiliaapproach #selfportrait #childrensart #childrenpainting #preschoolteacher #parenting #childrensperspective #handsonlearning #portraits #watercolor #selfreflection #reggioinspired #artislife #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #watercolorpainting #watercolorportrait #hundredlanguages #developingthewholechild #observationaldrawing #watercolorartwork  #childrenart #preschoolart #earlychildhoodeducator #synapseatelier #atelierista #progressiveeducation #expressiveart #drawingportrait #visualart
Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, environment, collaboration, and opportunity to create/invent and look at ways of doing things in a new light! #inventions #creativity #collaboration #reggioinspired #looseparts #openendedplay
For sometime now the children have been fascinated For sometime now the children have been fascinated by unicorns that have rainbow magic! They said, “Rainbows are magical and even fire makes rainbows!” Observing the children, we noticed that magic is transformative for them and it gives them protection from “scary monsters.” Magic is powerful at age 4, where wishes are strong and so children use “magic” to make life be anything they want it to be!  #rainbow #dramaticplay #age4 #reggioinspired #prisms #lightplay #hundredlanguagesofchildren #preschool
Painting by two three year old artists that love r Painting by two three year old artists that love rainbows and named their painting, “Beautiful World” comprised of rainbow parts that are just magical! “The environment we experience influences our creative process. When we experience variations in lighting, colors on the walls, different smells, and different types of sounds, they evoke different feelings within us and in turn these sensory experiences invade our creative process. The sensory effects of music affects our painting process....” ~ Jean Pederson  #painting #music #reggioinspired #paintingtomusic #environmentasthirdteacher #creativeexpression
We are accepting applications for a spot in our pr We are accepting applications for a spot in our preschool for next year, Sept 2021-June 2022. If you’re interested please email us at synapseatelier@gmail.com or visit our website for more information: synapseatelier.com  #preschool #reggioinspired #belairhills #encino #encinocalifornia #shermanoaks #westwood
Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change o Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change or awaiting election results? 🧐
Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Bis Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Biss about photographic study of insects! The children have been inspired by these macro photographs to take a closer look at insects in our environment and to depict what they see! #insects #reggioinspired #photographsofinsects #provocations #environmentthirdteacher #hundredlanguages #butterfly #portraitsofinsects #beetle #macrophotography
“Every tree, every growing thing as it grows, sa “Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,
says this truth, ‘You harvest what you sow.’
With life as short as a half-taken breath,
do not plant anything but love.
The value of a human being can be measured
by what he or she most deeply loves. -- Rumi  Together the children cared for their garden observing plants as they evolved and reminding each other to give the plants water and love! Now the garden has given them a gift of fruit! Alas a ripe pomegranate! Each ruby seed is a gem and the gift of their labor! #pomegranate #childrensgarden #synapseatelier #reggioinspired #forestschoolteacher #enviroed #earthschool
Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as cryst Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as crystals grow, they pick up and “connect” to different particles in their path evolving their story, idea, existence, future, ....
What do you see in these rocks? What are their stories? #geology #rocks #storyofrock #childrensinterests #provocations #connectingtonature #naturalhistory #reggioinspired #synapseatelier
Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many dif Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many different kinds of seeds? Why should we study seeds? What questions do you have about seeds? #seeds #growth #avacado #mangoes #datesfruit #figs #pears #growinggardens #ecology #reggioinspired #plantlife #sustainability #synapseatelier
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“Portrait of My Friend” Children carefully obs “Portrait of My Friend”
Children carefully observed the face of their friend and unleashed their drawing tools on paper to reveal how they saw their beloved in their mind’s eye! 
“Make new friends, but keep the old.
One is silver, the other is gold.
A circle is round, it has no end.
That's how long, I will be your friend.
A fire burns bright, it warms the heart.
We've been friends, from the very start.
You have one hand, I have the other.
Put them together, we have each other.
Silver is precious, gold is too.
I am precious, and so are you.
You help me and I'll help you 
and together we will see it through.
Across the land, Across the sea
Friends forever we will always be” 
#portrait #friendship #makenewfriendsbutkeeptheold #friendportrait #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioinspired #connectingwithfriends  #howweseeeachother #childrensdrawing
Happy Valentines! Today the children delivered ro Happy Valentines!  Today the children delivered roses to our lovely neighbors who have been home bound amidst the pandemic! Act of expressing our love to others is the source of greatest joy and love! #happyvalentinesday #belair #lovethyneighbor #relationships #childrenslove
“Stand aside for a while and leave room for lear “Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.”
~Loris Malaguzzi
These large scale outdoor blocks have inspired the children to build many different forms. Some weeks ago the four year olds built a sanctuary in the rain. Today the two year olds, inspired by the windows in the form, play peek-a-boo! In life, some structures serve multiple purposes and others evolve as visions transpire.  What will take shape next? Will the ideas fit the form or will ideas inspire evolving forms?  #imageofchild #hundredlanguagesofchildren #architecture #buildingconcepts #planningpractices #revitalization #teacherasobserver
Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Line Lines, lines and lines! Lines are everywhere! Lines can form symbols, lines can connect, lines can depict energy, lines can organize, lines can make a point, lines can ... Generally, we don't think about lines that much, but lines are purposeful and effective in communicating ideas, emotions, and .... #lines #reggioinspired #meaningfuldrawing #lineconnection #childrensdrawing
Children’s ideas:  What is this gopher doing? “He is looking for his mommy and his mommy is under that (pointing to large mound) making babies! “
“He is making tunnels because he likes to trick us!” “He is looking for friends!” #gophers #reggioinspired #outdoorclassrooms #belair #naturewalk #preschoolexplorers #childrensideas #gophertunnels #gopherfamily
A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, th A rolling ball, a kick, a bounce, another kick, the chase, and replay! How do toddlers engage in such play without speaking a word? How do toddlers communicate their desires and demands through gestures?  #toddlers #toddlerballplay
Transformation “To exist is to change, to change Transformation “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” ~Henri Bergson 
#transformation #selfportrait #childrensselfportraits #layeringlines #contourlines  #connectinglines #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioemiliaapproach #metaphors #philosophyoflife
According to the Centre for Teaching Excellence “both asking and answering questions are important parts of effective learning and teaching.” There are six types of questions:  knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis.  https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/alternatives-lecturing/questions/asking-questions-six-types #askingquestions #ece #criticalthinking #reggioinspired #bloodorange #observationaldrawing #creatinglinesandart #childrensdrawing #meaningmaking
Exploring snakes and their dwellings #reggioparen Exploring snakes and their dwellings  #reggioparents #reggioatelier #reggioinspired #clay #snake #hundredlanguages
Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you h Happy New Year Citizens of the World! “May you have more ideas, success, love and never regret. As the new year renews all the happiness and good tidings, hope the joyful spirit keeps glowing in your heart forever! Happy New Year! May this new year bring all the crazy colors and fun in your life.” ~nursebuff.com.  #newyear #2021 #preschoolnewyear #reggioinspired #citizensoftheworld #colorsoflife
Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-port Self portrait “Mirrors show our faces, self-portraits reveal our souls.” ~AS Byatt  #reggioemiliaapproach #selfportrait #childrensart #childrenpainting #preschoolteacher #parenting #childrensperspective #handsonlearning #portraits #watercolor #selfreflection #reggioinspired #artislife #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #watercolorpainting #watercolorportrait #hundredlanguages #developingthewholechild #observationaldrawing #watercolorartwork  #childrenart #preschoolart #earlychildhoodeducator #synapseatelier #atelierista #progressiveeducation #expressiveart #drawingportrait #visualart
Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, Thinking outside of the box! It takes confidence, environment, collaboration, and opportunity to create/invent and look at ways of doing things in a new light! #inventions #creativity #collaboration #reggioinspired #looseparts #openendedplay
For sometime now the children have been fascinated For sometime now the children have been fascinated by unicorns that have rainbow magic! They said, “Rainbows are magical and even fire makes rainbows!” Observing the children, we noticed that magic is transformative for them and it gives them protection from “scary monsters.” Magic is powerful at age 4, where wishes are strong and so children use “magic” to make life be anything they want it to be!  #rainbow #dramaticplay #age4 #reggioinspired #prisms #lightplay #hundredlanguagesofchildren #preschool
Painting by two three year old artists that love r Painting by two three year old artists that love rainbows and named their painting, “Beautiful World” comprised of rainbow parts that are just magical! “The environment we experience influences our creative process. When we experience variations in lighting, colors on the walls, different smells, and different types of sounds, they evoke different feelings within us and in turn these sensory experiences invade our creative process. The sensory effects of music affects our painting process....” ~ Jean Pederson  #painting #music #reggioinspired #paintingtomusic #environmentasthirdteacher #creativeexpression
We are accepting applications for a spot in our pr We are accepting applications for a spot in our preschool for next year, Sept 2021-June 2022. If you’re interested please email us at synapseatelier@gmail.com or visit our website for more information: synapseatelier.com  #preschool #reggioinspired #belairhills #encino #encinocalifornia #shermanoaks #westwood
Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change o Striking a pose! Is it the result of time change or awaiting election results? 🧐
Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Bis Microsculpture is a breathtaking book by Levon Biss about photographic study of insects! The children have been inspired by these macro photographs to take a closer look at insects in our environment and to depict what they see! #insects #reggioinspired #photographsofinsects #provocations #environmentthirdteacher #hundredlanguages #butterfly #portraitsofinsects #beetle #macrophotography
“Every tree, every growing thing as it grows, sa “Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,
says this truth, ‘You harvest what you sow.’
With life as short as a half-taken breath,
do not plant anything but love.
The value of a human being can be measured
by what he or she most deeply loves. -- Rumi  Together the children cared for their garden observing plants as they evolved and reminding each other to give the plants water and love! Now the garden has given them a gift of fruit! Alas a ripe pomegranate! Each ruby seed is a gem and the gift of their labor! #pomegranate #childrensgarden #synapseatelier #reggioinspired #forestschoolteacher #enviroed #earthschool
Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as cryst Each rock tells us a story! As rocks such as crystals grow, they pick up and “connect” to different particles in their path evolving their story, idea, existence, future, ....
What do you see in these rocks? What are their stories? #geology #rocks #storyofrock #childrensinterests #provocations #connectingtonature #naturalhistory #reggioinspired #synapseatelier
Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many dif Seeds!!! What are seeds? Why are there so many different kinds of seeds? Why should we study seeds? What questions do you have about seeds? #seeds #growth #avacado #mangoes #datesfruit #figs #pears #growinggardens #ecology #reggioinspired #plantlife #sustainability #synapseatelier
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