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Investigations and Expressions
Professional Learning for Primary & Junior School Educators
We are thrilled to host the Investigations and Expressions Summer Symposium on July 3 and 4, 2025! For these two days, we invite participants to join us as we focus on a Reggio-inspired approach to teaching and learning.
Together, we will uncover and unpack how the image of the child can live through multiple contexts and stories. We hope to sit, think, create together and discuss the beauty that can arise when we think of children as capable, complex and confident researchers.
These two full-day sessions are open to educators and caregivers who have a range of experiences working with the Reggio approach — from very little to a lot. While we know that community can be built over many hours spent together, we still welcome participants if you can only join us for one of the two days.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and spots are limited (25 participants total). For those who wish to be added, a waitlist will be available.
Together, we will uncover and unpack how the image of the child can live through multiple contexts and stories. We hope to sit, think, create together and discuss the beauty that can arise when we think of children as capable, complex and confident researchers.
These two full-day sessions are open to educators and caregivers who have a range of experiences working with the Reggio approach — from very little to a lot. While we know that community can be built over many hours spent together, we still welcome participants if you can only join us for one of the two days.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and spots are limited (25 participants total). For those who wish to be added, a waitlist will be available.
The first session will explore the roots and stories of Reggio Emilia and unpack the image of the child and the rights of children. Hear stories from experienced BSS educators, sit in dialogue with one another and discuss the unique experiences that can arise when we think of children as capable, complex and confident researchers. Spend time in nature, thinking about spaces and children in relationship with the natural environment.
| Schedule | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Light refreshments and lunch provided |
| Cost |
Free
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July 3 Schedule
9:00 am Where It Begins: The Story of Reggio Emilia
Finding connection and grounding our roots10:15 am The Image of the Child and the Rights of Children
Protocols, dialogue and presentations by The Bishop Strachan School teachers12:00 pm Lunch and Dialogue1:00 pm Children As Researchers: In Nature
The natural world as provocation for interdisciplinary work3:15 pm Wrap-up and Final Reflections
Schedule subject to change.
The second session will build on our learning and experiences from the first session. Consider and dream about the possibilities of what can emerge when we integrate a Reggio-inspired approach into a curricular context. Collaborate through a knowledge-building protocol, share stories, offer wonderings and engage with provocations that will help you to reimagine teaching and learning in your own context.
| Schedule | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Light refreshments and lunch provided |
| Cost |
Free
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July 4 Schedule
9:00 am Opening Circle
Finding connection and grounding our intentions10:15 am Knowledge Building Protocol: The Power of Provocation, Theory Building and Wonderings
Research from Day 1 and symposium participants12:00 pm Lunch and Dialogue1:00 pm Looking Forward Together
The power of documentation3:15 pm Wrap-up and Final Reflections
Schedule subject to change.
