California International Reggio Center (CIRC)

Pedagogical documentation is a fundamental working tool and strategy for teachers, seeking to make visible and understand what takes place during pedagogical work, how much, and what, children know and can do. Documentation is a process of shared observation and interpretation. Why should we document?

In this workshop, we explore how children’s passions can guide meaningful, creative learning rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach and the cento linguaggi. We will reflect on how to plan organically—responding to student interests—while naturally integrating Common Core standards. Together, we’ll discover practical ways to co-construct curriculum that is inquiry-based, inclusive, and deeply connected to what inspires our students.

In this workshop for elementary educators, discover the power of sound as a tool for connection, reflection, and learning.

This professional development workshop is designed for middle school educators interested in exploring interdisciplinary learning at the intersection of science and visual art. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the International Baccalaureate framework, the experience invites educators to engage in a hands-on, inquiry-driven journey that reflects the kind of integrated, student-centered learning we aim to cultivate in the classroom.

Discover how the natural world can become a rich canvas for integrating language, math, and STEM. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how patterns, rhythms, and phenomena in nature inspire inquiry, storytelling, and critical thinking. Walk away with practical strategies to design meaningful, creative learning experiences that connect across disciplines and deepen students’ connection to the world around them.

This workshop is for middle school language educators interested in learning more about the Reggio Emilia approach.