Join VTAEYC and RIVET for a unique professional development experience centered around Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material, an internationally renowned exhibition from Reggio Emilia that explores how children communicate, create meaning, and express their understanding of the world through drawing, mark making, storytelling, and materials.
Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the exhibition and atelier, followed by hands on experiences with mark making tools and materials designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and reflection. Together, we will consider how children use marks, words, and materials to communicate ideas, construct knowledge, and make their thinking visible.
To support meaningful dialogue and connections among participants, four sessions have been designed for different early childhood educator audiences. Participants should register for the session that best matches their role and schedule:
Vermont Early Childhood Network Session
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Family Child Care Home Session
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Infant and Toddler Session
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Preschool Session
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
All sessions are free to attend. Professional development hours are available.
Also Coming This Summer
Join VTAEYC on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a special NAEYC Centennial Celebration at the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibit. This free community event will celebrate 100 years of NAEYC’s commitment to advancing high quality early childhood education. Professional development hours are not available for this event.