Blueberry Workshops and Events

....WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

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Tuesday February 2nd 6.30pm to 9pm All New Workshop!!

Exploring the Language of Symbols: Integrating Math and Literacy Throughout the Classroom

Presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath and the teachers of Blueberry

• How does the exploration of line support literacy development?
• What techniques, strategies and cognitive structures are used to
support children’s understanding of number and language?
• How can blocks support mathematical thinking?
• How can wide range materials support and deepen children’s
connection to literacy?
• How is math and literacy integrated through out the flow of our day?
• How can math and literacy be integrated through out long-term
projects?
• How can children’s native imagery support literacy development?

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Saturday February 13th 9am to 3pm All New Workshop!!

Creating a World of Colors:
Palettes that connect us to our World

Presented by Patricia Hunter McGrath
• What are the tricks and tips to creating a wide range of beautiful
palettes?
• What are the techniques of paint mixing with children?
• How can color support children’s learning?
• How can a wide range of paint colors support children’s connection
to nature?
• What is the difference between a tone, hue, shade and tint?
• How can paint and color support literacy and poetic language?

This Workshop includes the price of paint cups and paints that the participant can
use to create a palette that can be taken back to their centers. Participants will also
create a paint recipe book that can be used as a tool to create other beautiful
palettes that can be used through out the school year.

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About the presenter:

In September 2007 Patricia Hunter McGrath assumed Blueberry’s leadership as its director/Atelierista. From 2005 to 2007 Patricia developed the role of the atelierista at Bold Park Community School in Perth, Australia. From 1998 to 2005 she was the atelierista at Evergreen Community School where she developed an innovative approach to children's symbolic languages. Using clay, wire, paint, dance, etc. children enter into relationship with the materials and express, clarify and modify their ideas and theories. She also taught at the Growing Place in Santa Monica for 7 years. Patricia is an artist and has over 18 years experience in Early Childhood Education. Patricia has taught the Reggio Emilia Class at Santa Monica College and at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. Patricia graduated with a Masters degree in Human development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. She also speaks at conferences throughout the United States and abroad and has visited Reggio Emilia, Italy five times. She is also a contributing author of the book In the Spirit of the Atelier published by Davis Press and Insights and Inspiration from Reggio Emilia also published by Davis Press.