Holiday Gift Guide - Our Favorite Things for Creative Educators


It’s that time of year, Reader! We hope it brings great cheer to you and your loved ones.

We have assembled a list of our favorite books (along with some free treats) in our annual favorite things guide. May your holidays and new year be filled with joy, safety, and peace.

Don't wait - Registrations and enquiries from educators on four continents have already come in for our once-in-a-lifetime institute in Reggio Emilia next April. Learn all about the event and secure your place at: https://reggio.constructingmodernknowledge.com

Stay tuned for exciting news from Constructing Modern Knowledge about other professional learning adventures and some mind-boggling new books in the coming weeks.

Seasons Greetings!
Gary Stager and Sylvia Martinez

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Immerse Yourself in the Heart of the Reggio Emilia Approach® Just for you, Reader– Imagine walking the streets of Reggio Emilia, Italy—the birthplace of one of the most innovative and child-centered approaches to education. This is your chance to experience the magic firsthand. Join us for The Language of Computation - Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia, a once-in-a-lifetime professional development opportunity designed to deepen your understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach®...

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Dreams are meant to be shared; they grow stronger when they inspire others. We are thrilled to invite you to join us this April 14 – 17th 2025 in Reggio Emilia, Italy for a very special event, “The Language of Computation – Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia.” This hands-on institute is limited to approximately 40 educators of all subjects and grade levels. For close to sixty years, Reggio Emilia has been a mecca for educators seeking inspiration of sustained models of excellence....

Dear CMK Family, We miss you already!!!! We arrived home late last night from Manch Vegas with 10 pieces of luggage after spending two days packing up and visiting Cremeland, The Red Arrow Diner, and Puritan Backroom for the last time. The boxes start returning later this week. Words do not exist to describe how enormously proud we are of what we created together last week at Constructing Modern Knowledge. We built an alternative world filled with possibilities and once again demonstrated the...