http://blog.hawkinscenters.org Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:15:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just got this from Amazon today...looking forward to reading about play from the perspective from an MD. The back cover states, "play: the single most significant factor in determining our success and happiness." http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=133 Dear Colleagues and Friends, We are delighted to share information about Lesley University’s Reggio Inspired Conference Pre-Institute Day… “Messing About in Science -Making Visible the Thinking and Ideas of David and Frances Hawkins: Supporting Continued Action in Teaching and Learning” This is truly a dream come true.  This ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=129 Congratulations to Mary Lynch, Lauren Foster Shaffer, and Ellen Hall on the publication of their article in Exchange magazine, titled: Reflections on Science: the development of the Hawkins Room for messing about with materials and ideas. Click here to read the article! http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=116 Synthesis of Maine gathering: Ellen, Sam. Alison, Lauren and Mary -Ellen announced that the next gatheringSynthesis of Maine gathering: Ellen, Sam. Alison, Lauren and Mary -Ellen announced that the next gathering will be held in Boulder from July 30-August 2, 2010. Ideas generated out of the gathering: Hawkins Centers of Learning ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=104 http://www.exploratorium.edu/pie/downloads/KC/David_Hawkins.pdf http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=93 [wpaudio url="http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/07-Pride-In-The-Name-Of-Love.mp3"] "Dr King once said that 'The Arc of the Moral Universe is long but it bends toward justice'... it bends toward justice. But here's the thing- it does not bend on its own. It bends because each one of us in our own ways, put our ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=92 The 2009 gathering has been a time of renewal and inspiration. - Gracious home hospitality made it possible for the many aspects of the gathering to flow naturally. - Everyone was free and welcome to participate in her or his own way, when moved or invited. - People brought their creative talents and ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=89 An article that Brian McAndrews and I have found very valuable is John Dichmount's, ''Balancing a Conversation". It would be a nice follow-up to Barry's balancing activities- assuming, of course, that we have obtained, or could obtain, copyright clearance for it. http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=88 Took me a while to sign up but I'm happy to find this feature--thanks Sam! I look forward to tracking member input. A word on Betty's book--as many of you know, it is progressing well. Her son Tom, with his tech skills, has put in many hours to help her ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=85 Hello Friends, Hope everyone is well and having a good Election Day. It is our privilege to offer you all of the articles from the original Outlook Issue No. 1, published by the Mountain View Center for Environmental Education in the winter of 1970. Mary and Lauren have been working incredibly hard getting ... http://blog.hawkinscenters.org/?p=72