Monday 15 July, 3:00-6:00pm AUT Millennium, Rosedale Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland$120.00 per person, including light refreshmentsDispositions matter. We know that the attitudes and habits of mind we bring to situations are crucial for lifelong learning. Curiosity, empathy, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and risk-taking are just some of the dispositions we see children embodying each day. Looking […]

Tuesday 16 July, 6:00-8:00pm Velo 1, Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge, Waikato$60.00 per personDispositions matter. We know that the attitudes and habits of mind we bring to situations are crucial for lifelong learning. Curiosity, empathy, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and risk-taking are just some of the dispositions we see children embodying each day. Looking through the […]

The Promise of PlayLorraine SandsWednesday 17 July, 6:30-8:30pm“Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul”I share Stuart Brown’s book title with you because it gives such a visual interpretation of the way play grows a child’s brain, builds empathy, fosters social learning and generates creativity and innovation. Alison Gopnik’s comments […]