Spring Symposium

 

Promoting Creativity in Early Childhood

Please join us on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, from 3:00-6:00 PM at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School. After the keynotes and a short break, attendees will experience a hands-on reflection for 45 minutes in support of this topic. Participants will work creatively with their hands while reflecting and connecting on nurturing creativity.

Ticket = $80

Keynote Speakers

Pete Moorhouse, UK early childhood educator
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Claudia Giudici, Pedagogista for Reggio Children
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Symposium Program

Wednesday, April 9th 2025
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School
921 Madison Avenue | New York, NY 10021
3:00 - 6:00 PM

 

  • 2:45 - 3:00 Check-in

  • 3:00 - 4:00   Claudia Giudici’s keynote

  • 4:00 - 4:10 Break

  • 4:10 - 5:00   Pete Moorhouse’s keynote

  • 5:00 - 5:15   Break and transition

  • 5:15 - 6:00   Hands-on Reflection

 
 
 

Reflection Experience

 

  • Cardboard with Robin Koo (Packer Collegiate Institute Studio Teacher)

  • Clay with Bonnie Levine (Chelsea Day School Studio Teacher)

  • Seeds with Jahidah Diaab (Barrow Street Nursery School Curriculum Specialist)

  • Metal with Caroline McAuliffe (Beginnings Nursery School Studio Teacher)

  • Collage with Julia Bosch (Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School Studio Teacher)

  • Sketches with Kristin Eno (Independent Art/Story/History Educator)