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SESSION 4 | JANUARY 14

Intelligent Materials

What is meant by intelligent materials? How can we use what we already have or can easily access, including nature and recycled objects, to meet the children in our classroom? How can we set up our invitations and provocations so the materials speak to the children and give them agency and real choices in their own learning? Let’s play with materials and find creative energy from each other that we can bring back to our own spaces.

Meet the Facilitator:

Judi Sperber is a lifelong educator with experience both designing and working in a variety of classroom environments. She was first introduced to the Reggio Emilia philosophy over 30 years ago while working at Sheridan School, and it continues to guide her work today.

In 2025, she earned her Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy from CU Denver in partnership with Boulder Journey School. Her leadership background includes co-founding a Reggio-inspired playgroup and collaboratively developing curriculum as Pedagogista for Temple Sinai Nursery School. Through her own Creative Thinkers, a Reggio-inspired educational program, she serves children, educators, seniors, and families through art classes and educational workshops.

This hands-on workshop will help teachers:

• Define what an intelligent material is and why that makes a difference to the children and what they learn from the experience.

• Find ways to be creative with what they already have and introduce new materials that are not costly.

• Be open to new ways of exploring materials and find their own spark again.

January 14, 2027 | 1:00 to 2:30 PM

In Person at DCAEYC Office | Members Only
1.5 Clock Hours | Light refreshments will be provided | Participants will receive a training certificate

Only 12 spots available for each session.

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