Seize this golden opportunity to register for Story Tapestries’ upcoming Professional Development Workshops! These workshops are not only enriching but also completely FREE! Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate that can be submitted to earn 3 Clock Hours of Curriculum training through the MD State Department of Education (MSDE), Early Childhood Division. Secure your spot today and enhance your professional skills!

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9 AM-12 PM EDT

Where: 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

For Who: Any Early Childhood Educator in MD

What: Jump-start your creative mind and body. Intentionally use music, theatre, visual art and dance to help guide and manage your energy-filled, creative students. People learn with their ears, bodies, eyes, and through story. This workshop consists of strategies that deliver concepts and skills through the four modalities: Kinesthetic, Auditory, Visual, and Linguistic. The goal is to create an environment from the beginning that develops the child’s ability to have self control and awareness that enables them to learn.  Everyone has a different set of techniques designed to increase social emotional development and to create a dynamic classroom environment. Using the arts in your classroom is a valid and reliable set of tools.  The arts can both enhance and motivate children’s understanding of themselves, build self-confidence, develop self-respect and create positive group dynamics.  It sets the stage by enabling children to grow and learn. Everyone will walk away from this workshop with stories to tell, ideas and techniques to share with fellow teachers and staff.

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Arianna Ross is the Founder and CEO of Story Tapestries, an organization that seeks to empower, educate, and encourage children and adults to integrate the arts into all aspects of their lives. As a sought-after writer, performer, and educator, Arianna is considered a leader in arts integration and storytelling. For over 26 years she has taught and performed at colleges, libraries, schools, and community centers. As part of her job, she continues to work with artists and teachers developing innovative programs and concepts. Arianna has presented for adults in the fields of arts and education through professional development workshops all over Maryland and at conferences such as the Kennedy Center’s VSA Intersections, American Alliance For Theatre And Education, PG County Arts Integration Conference, Anne Arundel County Arts Integration Conference, East TN State University, and National Association of the Educators of Young Children Conference.