Colleen Sturrock

[Regie Routman @regieroutman]

This I know for sure
-Love your students
-Celebrate strengths & efforts
-Find each child's special gifts
-Develop deep profes knowledge
-Read aloud daily
-Connect reading & writing
-Promote student choice
-Show kindness daily
-Become a significant influencer
Make teaching matter.

[Janice Novakowski @jnovakowski_]

Finding circles for Pi Day in Reggio Emilia #piday #piday2023 #VRAstudygroup2023

[Misty Paterson @PatersonMisty]

Love learning from the atelier and atelierista in #reggioemilia Today’s lecture on visual metaphors was important and moving. #inquiry #artseducation #professionaldevelopment

[Misty Paterson @PatersonMisty]

Thanks to @lauriekocher and others I got to learn about balsamic vinegar tonight through a multi-sensory immersive experience. I can now distinguish commercial balsamic from the aged, artisan product. #authentic #reggioemilis #gratitude

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

#VRAstudygroup2023 continued learning at Cavazzone baksamic vinegar house with tasting of different naturally aged balsamic vinegars and a 4 course Italian dinner highlighting balsamic vinegars. @vancouverreggio @ColleenSturrock @lauriekocher @annieteaches @VSB39

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

#VRAstudygroup2023 day 4 inspired by the culture of the atelier-where empathy, care, curiosities, joy and a sensitive eye to see beauty, the invisible and different relationships. Thank @ReggioChild @vancouverreggio @jnovakowski38 @lauriekocher @annieteaches @ColleenSturrock

[Janice Novakowski @jnovakowski_]

Amazing outdoor learning spaces at the Sole infant-toddler centre in Reggio Emilia. #VRAstudygroup2023

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

#VRAstudygroup2023 day 2 begins with from Jerome Bruner “Choosing one model of human mind over another is a choice with cultural, social and political relevance.” What are we choosing? @VSB39 @vancouverreggio @jnovakowski38 @ColleenSturrock @lauriekocher

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

Day 3 of #vrastudygroup2023 focus on the “cultures of families”where ‘different points of view and experiences are welcome’ - continuing dialogues during breaks over refreshments made by Pause cafe in the piazza! @vancouverreggio @jnovakowski38 @lauriekocher @ColleenSturrock

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

#VRAstudygroup2023 Day 2 visit at Nido Scuola Choreia where they their exploration in communication & photography. Our hearts, minds & stomachs were filled! Thank you for your generosity & welcome! @ReggioChild @vancouverreggio @jnovakowski38 @lauriekocher @ColleenSturrock

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

@VSB39 @vancouverreggio #VRAstudygroup2023 day 1 - opened with quote by Heinz von Foerster “We shouldn’t talk about human being. Rather of becoming human.” - ecosystems of relationships, participation in school is a responsibility for everyone, child is competent… much more!

[Gina Wong @gnwong]

@VSB39 excited to be here for a week of joy, curiosities and hopes at the @vancouverreggio 2023 Canada Study Tour to Reggio Emilia after a 3 year wait! @jnovakowski38 @lauriekocher @ColleenSturrock

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

We made reservations months ago and this is where we’ll staying with our anxious rescue dog for the duration of our ferry ride. Thanks a lot @BCFerries

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@gnwong @VSB39 @vancouverreggio @IlCentroVan @lauriekocher @kmaple01 This was Day 2 of the NAREA Fall Conference in Vancouver. The Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material Exhibit is amazing, stunning and thought provoking. I’m inspired and full of so many ideas. I’m looking forward to learning more today. Thank you @vancouverreggio

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@fastworkers6 So cool!

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@jenessa_rivas Your space is beautiful and inviting.

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@MrWalkersSpace @ms_h_sandhu @Canucks @HendersonEleme1 Congratulations Harj! 🎉🎉🎉

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@jnovakowski38 @BoxCarsEduc Amazing!

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

I’m looking forward to delving into these new books! What a great way to start the new school year. I wonder what possibilities we will encounter? What affordances will we find in the materials? What connections will we make? What relationships will we find?

[Colleen Sturrock @ColleenSturrock]

@lkmaclean @clairedaoust @reneehparker @keshuto @jnovakowski38 @ceirikson @AprilGpb @NadineMcSpadden Thank-you!