Get to know our motivations and challenges a little better – here at SD Voyager…http://sdvoyager.com/interview/meet-judith-toepel-reinterpret-la-mesa/
10 YEARS and GOING STRONG!
reInterpret & Little Sprouts’ Contemporary Coffee and Conversation!
Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary by visiting Little Sprouts’ newest location in Mission Valley! You will have the opportunity to see their beautiful environment, see how they utilize Loose Parts in the classroom, share ideas with their staff, and meet other members of reInterpret! There will be coffee and light refreshments. This event is free and a perfect way to introduce yourself, or a friend, to the Loose Parts community.
Saturday, March 30th 9-11am Little Sprouts 403 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Happy New Year 2019
We are looking forward to another year of creative reuse!
We will be closed December 22nd and 29th for the Winter Break, but come visit us on January 5th 2019!
August 2018 – Events
CLASSROOM MATERIALS SALE / EXCHANGE Saturday, August 4, 2018, 8 – 11am
Bring your gently used classroom furniture, decor, books/textbooks, toys, materials, etc. to sell, give or exchange to others who are in the child development and/or education field. Or join to us to shop items that have been collected over the years by seasoned teachers. Please call 619.933.9737 for more information.
Co-sponsored by reInterpret and the San Diego-Imperial Chapter of the CAAEYC.
WORKSHOP: BREAKING DOWN BIASES WITH LOOSE PARTS
New Date Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9 – 12:30pm
For more information or to register CLICK HERE.
Finding FINE ART in LOOSE PARTS
A workshop for adults and children aged 8 and up (do art with your kids).
We all need time to unwind and find space for creating. As our children grow and become independent creators, we can enjoy working side by side with them. We invite you join us for a morning of bringing loose parts to fine art. Feel free to bring a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or other child(ren) with whom you would like to share your creative time.
When: Sat., July 29, 2017
10am to 1pm
Where: The reInterpret Studio 10250 Magnolia Ave Santee, CA 92071
Cost: Adults $25 Children $15
To Register CLICK HERE
Finding Solutions for Toddlers…with Loose Parts
We just love the book Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky with Photography by Jenna Daly. We definitely didn’t want to leave out the photography credit, because the pictures are what really make the book! If you have any interest in providing rich environments for young children – this is the book for you! And remember that many of the materials (or similar materials) are available at reInterpret!
Well, we love the Loose Parts 2 book so much that we created a workshop for teachers of young ones to celebrate the book and create environments inspired by the book, using reInterpret materials. HEre is a recap of some of what we discussed and learned on Saturday, June 24th.
First, we discussed the differences and similarities between toys and loose parts….
We decided that loose parts and toys could be used very effectively together, and loose parts could extend the play with toys.
Next, each group was assigned a section of the book, which is divided by different areas of play and development. Our task was to create a new photo for the book…
How did we do? Hmm, yes, I guess Jenna Daly’s photography still has a leg up on us!
Some of the key concepts that came out of our activity included these things to consider:
– Choking hazards and other elements that may not be age appropriate.
– Colors can “set” the mood of a space or activity.
– How materials are accessible to small children (can they reach?)
– How many items are appropriate to offer.
– What accommodations have been made for organization and clean up.
– How does the invitation promote parallel, group or collaborative play.
– How “dumping” can be replaced with active engagement.
Finally, the group discussed some behavioral challenges and how they might be addressed using loose parts. We agreed that some children may face additional challenges due to sensory issues, space perception and/or mistaken goals. Loose parts can provide a wide variety of opportunities if presented in the right environment.
If you are interested in our upcoming workshops, please click on the “Workshops” tab. We hope to see you soon!
More LOOSE PARTS! Inspiring learning for infants and toddlers.
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LOOSE PARTS 2 A workshop supporting learning for infants and toddlers. The beauty of loose parts is that they can be presented in hundreds of different ways in multiple learning environments and resolve many developmental and behavioral challenges. During our … Continue reading
Celebrate LOOSE pARTs!
reInterpret’s LOOSE pARTs Workshops inspire creativity! We are proud to offer a unique environment where ideas spring to life with a palette of salvaged metal, plastic, fabric, wood, ceramic and paper in myriad colors and textures. The possibilities are endless, but our teaching artist Joan Green provides us plenty of focus!
Enjoy some samples of LOOSE pARTs art…..
See our “Workshops” tab for more information about LOOSE pARTs Workshops. We look forward to seeing you!
Take Some Time for Yourself!
A TEACHER’S DAY OFF WORKSHOP – Bring a Friend!
Take some time for yourself this summer before the school year starts. We welcome teachers and all those wanting to tap into their creativity in a supportive environment thats celebrates self expression.
Join reInterpret and our guest teaching artist Joan Green, of Green Art Labs, to discover the unique beauty of loose parts art. During this 3 1/2 hour workshop you will explore loose parts from an artist’s perspective and construct a work of art reflective of your creativity. Register now!
WHEN: Sat, August 29, 2015, 9:00am to 12:30pm (Registration and breakfast at 8:30am)
WHERE: reInterpret Studio at 10250 Magnolia Ave, Santee 92071
COST: $50
A light breakfast will be served and participants will receive a discount on an annual reInterpret membership. Register now!
CROSSROADS – Workshop on April 11, 2015
reInterpret is proud to bring you our latest workshop: 
CROSSROADS is a three hour workshop for novice and seasoned child development professionals who would like to refine the art of presenting a constructivist classroom supported by open-ended materials. Register now!
WHEN: Sat, April 11, 2015, from 8:30am to 12pm
WHERE: reInterpret Studio at 10250 Magnolia Ave Santee 92071
COST: $25
A light breakfast will be served and participants will receive a discount on an annual reInterpret membership. Register now!