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PETE&C: Animated Art - Robotics and Paper Prototyping
Feb
6
3:10 PM15:10

PETE&C: Animated Art - Robotics and Paper Prototyping

Create 2-D and 3-D designs with FabMaker Studio then bring your art to life programming lights, motors, and sensors with Birdbrain Technologies Hummingbird robotics. Experience how easy it is to incorporate art, computer science and engineering into your elementary or middle school classroom.

Speaker(s): Lorraine Shaffer (Kid's Innovation Playground), Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning)

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What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024

When: February 6, 2024 3:10 - 4:00PM EDT

Where: Tea House, Hershey Hotel 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033

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PETE&C: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning
Feb
6
2:10 PM14:10

PETE&C: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning

Hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL workshop will focus on the power of storytelling/picture books to develop 21st century skills and growth mindset required in STEM learning and innovative/inventive thinking. Session also offers hands-on, extension activities related to the books’ themes, featuring easy, digital engineering design & fabrication.

Speaker(s): Paul Reynolds (FableVision/Reynolds TLC),  Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Eric Yoder (Coordinator of Educational Technology, Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11)

View the full PETE&C Program here.

What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024

When: February 6, 2024 2:10 - 3:00PM EDT

Where: Castilian, Hershey Hotel 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033

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PETE&C: Zoombinis to Practice Computational Thinking
Feb
6
9:30 AM09:30

PETE&C: Zoombinis to Practice Computational Thinking

Don’t just learn Computational Thinking, have fun with it! Zoombinis challenges students to use logic skills to bring the little blue creatures to safety through a series of online logic puzzles. Zoombinis Club takes the learning offline as collaborative teams use CT to solve logic puzzles featured in the game.

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Rowe (TERC), Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Jigar Patel (Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11)

View the full PETE&C Program here.

What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024

When: February 6, 2024 9:30 - 11:30AM EDT

Where: Aztec, Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA, 17033

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PETE&C: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp
Feb
5
10:30 AM10:30

PETE&C: Paper Prototyping Bootcamp

What do you get when you pair paper-prototyping with robotics? Young engineers! Discover how programs across PA have used low cost software tools, paper, and robotics to spark creativity and STEAM-powered learning. This session provides instruction for getting comfortable with the tools and ideas for the classroom and beyond.

Speaker(s): Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Lorraine Shaffer (Kid's Innovation Playground)

View the full PETE&C Program here.

What: Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference 2024

When: February 5, 2024 10:30 - 11:20AM EDT

Where: Magnolia B, Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA, 17033

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FETC 2024 Session: Future Quest Island
Jan
25
2:30 PM14:30

FETC 2024 Session: Future Quest Island

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Imagining Yourself: Exploring Careers in Elementary/Middle School: Hands-on Exploration

Join Jane Reynolds (president, FableVision Learning) and Lori Cooney (Program Director, Inclusive Education and Curriculum Design, ICI at UMass Boston) at the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST.

Our Creativity to Careers programs are designed to engage students in creative career explorations from elementary school through middle school level to increase high school graduation rates and jobs. Attendees will get hands-on during this elementary/middle school workshop. Research shows that developing your story is key to personal success, so attendees will experience tools to support this in the classroom. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore Future Quest Island, a game-based exploration of careers for elementary students. Finally, attendees will explore middle school CTE programs in animation and engineering. With stories from professionals - engineers connected to the National Academy of Engineering and Animators with backgrounds that include Nickelodeon and Disney - students discover the different aspects of these fields as they tackle projects. Attendees will assume the role of an animator or engineer, as they explore. Both courses are approved Florida’s Department of Education Digital Tools.

Date: Thursday, January 25

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM EST

Room: S319

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FETC 2024 Session: Zoombinis Club
Jan
23
2:30 PM14:30

FETC 2024 Session: Zoombinis Club

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Using Zoombinis in Informal Learning Spaces to Practice Computational Thinking

Join Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning), Elizabeth Rowe (Senior Researcher, TERC), and David Smith (Instructional Technology Specialist, Orange County Library System) at the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST.

The future workforce needs computational thinkers. The best computational thinking learning experiences help participants learn and practice these strategies while building creative skills like persistence, embracing ambiguity, and curiosity. Piloted in informal learning spaces across Massachusetts, Zoombinis Club uses offline, collaborative activities to introduce computational thinking skills and gameplay before participants hop online to play the award-winning and research-based Zoombinis game. Workshop participants will actively engage in two Zoombinis Club activities–Make Your Own Zoombini and Acting out Allergic Cliffs–as well as play the online game . Presenters will share ideas and resources for implementing Zoombinis Club in libraries and other informal programs. One presenter, an instructional technology specialist for Florida’s Orange County Library System, will share his and his staff’s experiences implementing these Zoombinis activities in his library system. During this hands-on workshop, participants will engage in Zoombinis Club activities as they discover how Computational Thinking can, and should be, fun and engaging. We can’t guarantee you won’t get stuck on the path to a solution- but we can promise you will have fun!

Date: Tuesday, January 23

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM EST

Room: S320BC

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MassCue 2023 Session: Start with a Story Workshop
Oct
19
1:30 PM13:30

MassCue 2023 Session: Start with a Story Workshop

Start With A Story: Tools to Introduce STEAM/SEL Concepts Through Picture Books

Join Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning/Reynolds Center) at the MassCue Fall Conference in Foxborough, MA on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 1:30 PM – 2:25 PM EST.

Join Andrea Calvin from the Reynolds Center for a collaborative, hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL session. This workshop will focus on the power of picture books to build the head and heart connection as we explore Start With A Story, a unique program that ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. Participants will receive a one year personal account of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 19

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:25 PM EST

Click here to register for MassCue 2023.

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MassCue 2023 Session: Future Quest Island Workshop
Oct
19
10:15 AM10:15

MassCue 2023 Session: Future Quest Island Workshop

Ignite Big Dreams! Empowering Career Exploration and Possible Selves with Future Quest Island-Explorations in Elementary School

Join Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning/Reynolds Center), Lori Cooney (ICI, UMass Boston), and Kristina Ierardi (Digital Literacy Teacher, Bourne Intermediate School) at the MassCue Fall Conference in Foxborough, MA on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:15 AM – 11:10 AM EST.

Ignite future readiness using an accessible online standards-based gaming curriculum for grades 3-5. Participants will discover the power of the evidenced-based "Possible Selves" framework, STEAMS careers, and UDL principles. Explore implementation, research, and pilot opportunities this year!

Date: Thursday, Oct. 19

Time: 10:15 AM – 11:10 AM EST

Click here to register for MassCue 2023.

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MassCue 2023 Session: Zoombinis Club Workshop
Oct
18
11:30 AM11:30

MassCue 2023 Session: Zoombinis Club Workshop

Make Me A Pizza: Using Zoombinis in Informal Learning Spaces to practice Computational Thinking

Join Andrea Calvin (Vice President, FableVision Learning/Reynolds Center), Elizabeth Rowe (Senior Researcher, TERC) at the MassCue Fall Conference in Foxborough, MA on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 AM – 12:25 PM EST.

Don’t just learn Computational Thinking, have fun with it! Zoombinis challenges students to use logic skills to bring the little blue creatures to safety through a series of online logic puzzles. Zoombinis Club takes the learning offline as teams use CT to solve logic puzzles featured in the game.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18

Time: 11:30 AM – 12:25 PM EST

Click here to register for MassCue 2023.

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Peter H. Reynolds at the READiculously LIT Literary Conference
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Peter H. Reynolds at the READiculously LIT Literary Conference

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Join Peter H. Reynolds in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the READiculously LIT Literary Conference, presented by Page Turners Make Great Learners. Page Turners promotes shared reading experiences that engage, inspire and expand students’ knowledge of themselves and the world around them.

Meet with New York Times bestselling authors and speakers alongside your fellow educators. Peter H. Reynolds will debut his new book, All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow, a collaboration with his son, Henry Rocket Reynolds.

Registration for the conference is free.

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DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical Performance at Kean University in New Jersey
Sep
30
11:00 AM11:00

DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical Performance at Kean University in New Jersey

  • Wilkins Theatre, Kean University (map)
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DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting musical based on The Creatrilogy, a trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds: The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.

The musical is coming to New Jersey with a performance at Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre.

When Marisol (Sky Color), a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti (The Dot), whose dots inspire Ramon (Ish) to become an artist in his own right.

The musical follows Marisol's journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

Get your tickets here.

What: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical by TheaterWorks USA based on books by Peter H. Reynolds

When: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 11:00AM

Where: Wilkins Theatre at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083

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DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical at Pentangle Arts Council in Woodstock, VT
Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00

DOT, DOT, DOT: A New Musical at Pentangle Arts Council in Woodstock, VT

DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting musical based on The Creatrilogy, a trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds: The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.

The musical is coming to Woodstock, Vermont with a performance at the Pentangle Arts Council Woodstock Town Hall Theatre.

When Marisol (Sky Color), a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti (The Dot), whose dots inspire Ramon (Ish) to become an artist in his own right.

The musical follows Marisol's journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

Tickets here

What: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical by TheaterWorks USA based on books by Peter H. Reynolds

When: Friday, September 29th, 2023 10:00AM

Where: Pentangle Arts Council 31 The Grn #2, Woodstock, VT 05091

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FableVision/Reynolds Center to join ScIC13: Science is Cool 13- Live from D.C. with the Department of Education
Sep
21
12:00 PM12:00

FableVision/Reynolds Center to join ScIC13: Science is Cool 13- Live from D.C. with the Department of Education

FableVision/Reynolds Center Paul Reynolds and Andrea Calvin are excited to join ScIC13: Science is Cool 13- Live from D.C. with the Department of Education on Thursday, Sept. 21 starting at 12 (ET). Broadcast live from the EdGames Expo in Washington D.C., this event is a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge educational technology and captivating games.

Speakers will include renowned developers and STEM education experts who will share their incredible classroom technologies and how they use art and design in creating them. Discover how to leverage the immersive nature of games to foster a deep understanding of scientific principles and learn how to successfully incorporate new technology into the classroom to teach students the 21st -century skills they need to succeed.

Whether you're a seasoned science teacher seeking to revitalize your instructional approach or an aspiring educator eager to explore the frontiers of educational technology, this event is tailor-made for you.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your horizons, connect with fellow educators, and gain invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of ed tech and games.

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What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo

When: Wednesday, September 20th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual Event

About the ED Games Expo

The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here

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FableVision/Reynolds Center to Highlight Maker Tools at ED Games Expo Public Showcase
Sep
20
5:30 PM17:30

FableVision/Reynolds Center to Highlight Maker Tools at ED Games Expo Public Showcase

FableVision/Reynolds Center is excited to join the 9th Annual ED Games Expo in D.C. for a public showcase of “game-changing” EdTech innovations on Wednesday, September 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC.

This event will include an opportunity to get hands-on with FabMaker Studio, a digital design and fabrication program that focuses on paper prototyping, and Zoombinis Club, a collection of collaborative activities to introduce computational thinking skills before participants hop online to play the award-winning and research-based Zoombinis game.

During the evening, stop by the Justice Forum Theater at 6 p.m. to hear from FableVision/Reynolds Center CEO Paul Reynolds as he connects the dots between literacy, collaboration and STEAM.

We are excited to see you there! RSVP here

What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo

When: Wednesday, September 20th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts REACH, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037

About the ED Games Expo

The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here

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ED Games Expo: FabMaker Studio & Zoombinis Club School Showcase on Wednesday
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00

ED Games Expo: FabMaker Studio & Zoombinis Club School Showcase on Wednesday

FableVision/Reynolds Center is excited to join the 9th Annual ED Games Expo Student Showcase on Wednesday, September 20 at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC.

This event will include an opportunity to get hands-on with FabMaker Studio, a digital design and fabrication program that focuses on paper prototyping, and Zoombinis Club, a collection of collaborative activities to introduce computational thinking skills before participants hop online to play the award-winning and research-based Zoombinis game.

The morning session is designed for elementary school students (grades 1-5) and the afternoon session is designed for middle and high school students (grades 6-12).

Space is limited, but DC-area schools are encouraged to register here.



We are excited to see you there! RSVP here

What: 9th Annual ED Games Expo

When: Wednesday, September 20th, 10:00a.m-2:30 p.m.

Where: Kennedy Center for Performing Arts REACH, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20037

More information here



About the ED Games Expo

The ED Games Expo is a public showcase of game-changing education technology innovations developed through programs at the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, and across government. With morning events organized for area schools and evening public engagements, the 9th annual expo hosted John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts REACH in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Sept. 21, promises to be a packed experience. More info can be found here.





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International Dot Day with Peter H. Reynolds and Microsoft Flip
Sep
15
1:00 PM13:00

International Dot Day with Peter H. Reynolds and Microsoft Flip

Make Your Mark with Peter H. Reynolds on International Dot Day!

Join Flip, FableVision/Reynolds Center TLC, and Candlewick Press at 1PM EST in a LIVE global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration: International Dot Day! In this event, students will meet Peter H. Reynolds–New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot–and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds who will challenge everyone to believe in themselves and find the courage to “make their mark.” 

This year features a very special 20th anniversary celebration of The Dot book, a peek at the new Dot Dot Dot musical, along with spotlights from the Dot Day community around the world! Sign up now to join this exclusive, live streaming Flip event from Boston’s historic Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center.

Before the event, engage your students and young learners with activities presented by the FableVision/Reynolds Center TLC team in this special International Dot Day Flip group.

Register HERE

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International Dot Day at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00

International Dot Day at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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On Saturday, Sept 9, join The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to celebrate International Dot Day and the 20th anniversary of The Dot book, which inspires all to believe in themselves and find the courage to “make their mark.”

Create your own artwork, go on a StoryWalk, and participate in a book reading and signing with the author, Peter H. Reynolds, a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator.

All ages and abilities are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. See Visiting with Kids and Family for more information. Weather permitting, outside activities are free for all; indoor events are free with a general admission ticket. No registration required. Complimentary stroller self-parking available all day in the Education Center in Druker Family Pavilion, 159.

Learn more and get your tickets here.

Book Readings

11–11:45 am & 2–2:45 pm

Join Peter H. Reynolds for a reading of his children’s book The Dot.


Book Signing

12–1 pm & 3–4 pm

Purchase one of Peter H. Reynolds’s books in the shop and get it signed by the author. Pre-signed copies also available in the Linde Family Wing Bookstore and Shop.


The Dot StoryWalk

10 am–4 pm
Walk around the Museum to read The Dot on a unique series of signs featuring pages of the book. The story begins on the Huntington Avenue Lawn to Forsyth Way, to the Fenway, to Museum Road, back to the Huntington Avenue Lawn.


Drop-In Art Making

10 am–4 pm
Connect the dots and make your mark! Use provided watercolors and drawing materials to create colorful artwork inspired by The Dot and rediscover the power and potential of creativity in all that we do.

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NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders
Jul
18
2:30 PM14:30

NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders

NSEA Workshop: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders

Join FableVision Learning’s Deanna Braunlin at the Nebraska State Education Association University as we set sail with The North Star Classroom, where students explore their strengths and leadership skills, learn resilience, and discover their power to create. This approach is based on best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds’s book The North Star and includes best practices for setting up learning spaces that establish a positive, creative climate. Learn how schools and programs are using elements of The North Star Classroom to inspire student growth, student voice, and encourage creative problem-solving.

Presenter: Deanna Braunlin 

Date: Tuesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. CST

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NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Resilience & Creativity in the Classroom
Jul
18
10:00 AM10:00

NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Resilience & Creativity in the Classroom

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NSEA Workshop: Resilience & Creativity in the Classroom

FableVision Learning has collaborated with Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) to create a unique program that combines the joy and inspiration of Peter H. Reynolds’ picture books with research-backed social-emotional learning targets.

During this Nebraska State Education Association University workshop, Sara Smith will introduce our highly regarded new programming that allows teachers and students to explore meaning and establish a strong sense of belonging in the classroom while discussing stories, playing games, and engaging in activities meant to build rapport and trust. Participants will be given the opportunity to pilot this 14-lesson program in return for providing feedback for further development.

Presenter: Sara Smith

Date: Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.m. CST

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NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You
Jul
17
3:00 PM15:00

NSEA U 2023: Workshop: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You

NSEA Workshop: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You

During the Nebraska State Education Association University session “Discover the Value of Being You”, you will use FableVision Learning’s Start with A Story Program and read Be You! by Peter H Reynolds to discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. After reading the story, you will have the opportunity to participate in a series of activities including journaling and animating.

Start with A Story is a classroom series that ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, founder of FableVision, to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects for SEL, journaling, storytelling, team-building, as well as engineering and animation.

Please bring your own internet-connected device to participate in the fun, but not required.

Presenter: Jane Reynolds

Date: Monday July 17 at 3-4 pm CST

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Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote NSEA U 2023
Jul
17
12:40 PM12:40

Peter H. Reynolds to Keynote NSEA U 2023

Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator and founder of FableVision Learning, is excited to join Nebraska educators at Nebraska State Education Association University 2023 on July 17, 2023. He will provide an inspirational virtual keynote message.

Following Peter’s keynote, FableVision Learning will deliver in-person sessions for teachers. Sessions will use Peter’s books as scaffolding and will provide hands-on activities to help teachers explore concepts, build self-esteem and, finally, have activities to support bringing the skills back into the classroom.

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FableVision Learning to Join Carly & Adam's Art of STEM Summit
Jun
29
to Jul 1

FableVision Learning to Join Carly & Adam's Art of STEM Summit

FableVision Learning is excited to partner again with Carly & Adam for the The Art of STEAM Teacher Virtual Summit in June. This three-day event is for educators who are passionate about integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) into their teaching.

Taking place virtually from June 29 to July 1, 2023, the summit will bring together renowned speakers - Including a keynote from Paul Reynolds - and experts in STEAM education to provide attendees with the latest insights, strategies, and best practices for incorporating STEAM into their classrooms.

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Big Picture Living Day
Jun
2
8:00 AM08:00

Big Picture Living Day

FableVision, Big Picture Learning, and The American College of Lifestyle Medicine collaborated to create Big Picture Living.

Big Picture Living is a lifestyle medicine program designed to put students in control of their health through simple changes.

The team at FableVision Learning is excited to work with Big Picture Living on developing vetted resources for the classroom and materials tied to books by Peter H. Reynolds! We invite you to to join the program and join the celebration on June 2, 2023 for Big Picture Living Day. There are many ways to celebrate. Click here for a few ideas and to download a FREE guide!

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Peter H. Reynolds to debut All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow! at the U.S. Book Show
May
24
11:05 AM11:05

Peter H. Reynolds to debut All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow! at the U.S. Book Show

On May 24, Peter H. Reynolds will debut his book All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!, written in collaboration with his son Henry Rocket Reynolds, as part of the Children’s and Young Adult Books & Authors session at The U.S. Book Show.

The U.S. Book Show will feature a variety of keynote speakers, editor and author panels, and special timely and topical library, bookselling and industry programming. This session, presenting children’s and young adult books featuring celebrated and debut authors’ titles, will be held in-person at NYU in front of a live audience and will be livestreamed to a virtual audience.

Click here to learn more.

What: Peter H. Reynolds at the U.S. Book Show

When: Wednesday May 24th, 2023 11:05am-12:00pm

Where: NYU Kimmel Center

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Peter H. Reynolds, Paul Reynolds and Sara Smith to speak at Lower Hudson Regional Informational Center TECH EXPO
May
19
8:00 AM08:00

Peter H. Reynolds, Paul Reynolds and Sara Smith to speak at Lower Hudson Regional Informational Center TECH EXPO

Peter H. Reynolds and Paul Reynolds are excited to provide the opening keynote at the Lower Hudson Regional Informational Center TECH EXPO on Friday, May 19, 2023. Closing the expo, FableVision Sara Smith will provide the closing keynote and encourage educators to use their creative skills.

TECH EXPO is the annual capstone event for TLI. It highlights the contributions of regional teachers and administrators. This year’s theme is the Spirit of Adventure and will be held at the Edith Macy Conference Center, Briarcliff Manor, NY.

For more information on the event, click here.

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Meet FableVision's Deanna Braunlin at 2023 VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Annual Conference
May
18
to May 19

Meet FableVision's Deanna Braunlin at 2023 VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Annual Conference

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FableVision Learning is proud to sponsor the 2023 VSA/VCSEA/VTCLA Annual Conference held on May 18-19 at the Hilton Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. FableVision Learning’s Deanna Braunlin will be at the conference eager to connect the dots with area educators and leaders. Make sure to stop by the FableVision Learning table to learn more.

About the Conference: Over the last several years, the VSA, VCSEA, and VTCLA Annual Conference has focused on principles of inclusion, belonging, and wellness in schools. This year’s conference theme” Connecting the Dots: Inclusion, Belonging, and Wellness in Vermont’s Schools” aims to explore how the pieces fit together.

More information can be found here.

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 FableVision Learning Breakout Sessions at the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Conference
Mar
6
11:00 AM11:00

FableVision Learning Breakout Sessions at the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Conference

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Andrea Calvin and Sara Smith are excited to join the Georgia Association for Gifted Children Conference on Monday, March 6, 2023 to run two breakout sessions. Check the program guide for times for each session.

Session 1: Start With A Story: Tools to Introduce STEAM/SEL Concepts Through Picture Books

Join Andrea Calvin & Sara Smith from FableVision Learning for a collaborative, hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL session. This workshop will focus on the power of picture books to build the head and heart connection as we explore "Start With A Story," a unique program that ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. Participants will receive a one-month classroom demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.     

Each lesson pack focuses on one book and includes five lessons designed for students in grades k-5. Lessons are typically 1-2 hours in length. While teachers can begin with any lesson, we encourage instructors to start with a book reading and an SEL activity and/or the team-building activity before moving onto animation, engineering, and/or journaling. 

The current program includes projects for: Going Places, Word Collector, Say Something, Our Table, I am Peace, Be You, The North Star, Rose’s Garden, The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. 

Participants will receive an annual single-user demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.   

Session 2: Unboxing Creativity: The Gift of Meaningful Learning

Note: This is a two part session

Creativity is an essential skill in education and beyond, but it can sometimes feel elusive. In this workshop, we will start by answering the big question “What is creativity?” Then, with researched-based tools to help us, we will “take our creative temperatures” and explore what creativity looks like in the classroom. Participants will engage in deliberate creativity through games, activities, and stories while making connections to apply creative principles to teaching practice. Teachers will walk away inspired by three truths: Creativity is essential. We are all creative. We have the power to infuse creativity into our classrooms. Teachers will leave with strategies and tools that help establish a creative classroom climate in which students can learn deeply, create bravely, and flourish!


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PETE&C Workshop with Paul Reynolds: FabMaker Studio: K-8 Design and Fabrication
Feb
13
2:30 PM14:30

PETE&C Workshop with Paul Reynolds: FabMaker Studio: K-8 Design and Fabrication

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Join Paul Reynolds on Monday, February 13 at the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo & Convention 2023 for his workshop, FabMaker Studio: K-8 Design and Fabrication.

In this immersive session, participants will explore a hands-on toolset to immerse K-8 students in digital design and fabrication. FabMaker Studio is a web-based app that lets students to design and create 2D and 3D objects using paper or card stock. Digital designs can be fabricated using a basic printer and scissors or low-cost Silhouette cutting machines.

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What: Pennsyvlania Educational Technology Expo & Convention

When: Monday, February 13 at 2:30pm–3:20pm

Where: Kahalari Resorts & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349

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PETE&C Workshop with Paul Reynolds: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning
Feb
13
11:30 AM11:30

PETE&C Workshop with Paul Reynolds: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning

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Join Paul A Reynolds on Monday, February 13 at the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo & Convention for his workshop: Using Storytelling to Support STEM Learning.

This hands-on, STEAM-powered SEL workshop will focus on the power of storytelling/picture books to develop 21st century skills and growth mindset required in STEM learning and innovative/inventive thinking. The session also offers hands-on, extension activities related to the books’ themes, featuring easy, digital engineering design & fabrication.

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What: Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo & Convention

When: Monday, February 13 at 11:30am–12:20pm

Where: Kahalari Resorts & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349

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Virtual Event: World Read Aloud Day with Peter H. Reynolds
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

Virtual Event: World Read Aloud Day with Peter H. Reynolds

Join Peter H. Reynolds on Wednesday, February 1 for World Read Aloud Day, live from Boch Center’s historic Wang Theater.

During this free virtual event, Peter H. Reynolds will read his inspirational book Happy Dreamer to an audience of lucky students from Boston & Chelsea public schools, followed by a fun workshop led by the Boch Center Education Team as a part of their Interactive Readings: Stories Alive! Program.

For over a decade, World Read Aloud Day has celebrated the power of reading aloud to create community, amplify new stories, and advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared connection of reading aloud in all of our communities.

This event is part of our ongoing collaborations with our partners at the nonprofit Boch Center, which offers performing arts entertainment and cultural educational experiences for the most diverse audiences possible. As part of that mission, the Boch Center oversees the iconic Wang and Shubert Theatres - both which have been anchored Boston’s historic Theater District for 100 years.

RSVP required for this Zoom event.

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