Children playing on a fluffy rug in a well-lit playroom with large windows, wooden stools, and colorful decorations, viewed through a circular opening.

Inside Our Atelier: A Studio Guide for Educators

Step inside Downtown Atelier and explore how we thoughtfully curate our environment, materials, and areas of exploration to inspire open-ended play and discovery.

Created for educators and early childhood professionals looking for inspiration for their own classrooms, ateliers, and learning spaces.

56-page digital guide • Real classroom photography

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Educator Workshop: Provocations and Materials Exploration

Date: December 11, 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Join us in our studio for a hands-on Professional Development session.

In this session, educators will explore:

What is a provocation?

The role of materials in the classroom

The possibilities of materials for learning and expression

How the environment supports curiosity and engagement

This workshop blends discussion and hands-on exploration, offering educators both inspiration and practical tools they can take back into the classroom.

To book a private professional development for your whole staff, please email us at DowntownAtelierNYC@gmail.com

Educators engaging in a professional development Reggio-inspired provocations workshop - working on a seashell art project with various seashells and green glass pieces arranged on a table covered with a cloth.