Hudson Valley Writing Project

EVOLVE Conference

Really Seeing Children: Documentation as a Letter to the Child

2 Sessions, 9:30-11:30 am at SUNY New Paltz 
Feb 12 (snow 2/19) 
March 19 (snow 3/26)
4 CTLE hours | $30 

What if our documentation had the power to speak to children about their unique gifts and competence? What would documentation look like if our central goal was to tell children, "I see the way you work, I hear the story that you tell, I care about you and your ideas. I am here watching, listening and holding you as you do something important."

In this workshop we will share stories of our documentation journeys as early childhood teachers.  

We will ask:

  • How do we document in a way that helps the child reflect upon their own learning?
  • What kind of documentation is most meaningful and helpful to families?

  • What is the power of documentation for strengthening the child's identity as a learner?

 

For questions, contact: Jacqueline Denu, HVWP Early Childhood Program Director (denuj@newpaltz.edu | (845) 257-2811)