The Child at the Center Part 2: Building upon a culture of reflection and intention in early childhood settings

Online
Free
Event: October 23, 2025

In this workshop, Jennifer Carvajal from Teaching Beyond the Square, will expand upon ways for directors to bring intention and reflection into their school. This workshop provides a framework for a school culture that consistently puts the child at the center. We will specifically touch on the image of the child, open-ended play, observations and lesson plans. We will check in together on how your year has begun and how you can continue to build this type of culture in your school.

The Jewish Education Project and Teaching Beyond The Square
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  • Educator Training
  • Early Childhood
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Jennifer Carvajal
Jennifer Carvajal has a passion for literacy, emergent curriculum, and open-ended learning experiences. She has coached for Teaching Beyond the Square since 2013, leading professional development and collaborating with educators across the country. She has partnered with The Jewish Education Project, The Paradigm Project and ElevatEd and presented at several conferences including Think Small Institute's Loose Parts Summit and the National Art Education Association's conference. Jennifer taught at Beginnings Nursery School for 9 years and received her B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Susquehanna University and her M.S. in Education, with a concentration in Literacy, from Hunter College.
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