The Power of Storytelling in Building Empathy and Social Skills in Young Children
Most of us have cherished memories of favourite childhood stories. It’s common for children to want to hear their best-loved ones told over and over – and the reasons for this go far deeper than simply enjoying a good tale. Storytelling has been used since the dawn of time to both entertain and instil deeper, […]
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Teaching Children to Solve Problems Independently: Strategies for Early Learning
Problem solving is a true life skill – one that depends on the foundations created during the formative early years. Building strategies into preschool learning experiences that promote this is a key element of educational approaches, such as the Reggio Emilia philosophy. 5 Great Examples of Promoting Problem Solving Skills During Early Childhood Activities that […]
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Integrating the Reggio Emilia Approach at Home
The principles of the Reggio Emilia approach within early childcare education are well-documented. But what can you do to extend the reach into the family environment? The short answer to that is, ‘plenty’, and it’s not difficult to do. From weaving fun activities into your child’s day to adding tactile materials into their play options, […]
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Why Outdoor Classrooms are Becoming a Must in Early Learning
The great outdoors doesn’t get its name for nothing. Being surrounded by the glory of Mother Nature is proven to have an incredibly positive effect on both physical and mental health. While this is true for all ages, the benefits of children spending sufficient time outside can’t be overstated. Many educational facilities are now recognizing […]
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Reggio Emilia Classroom
Inspired by the world-renowned Reggio Emilia method, our childcare philosophy is dedicated to supporting the great work that parents and caregivers provide at home. Many people are curious about how this translates to our nursery, toddler and kindergarten care. One of the easiest ways to describe this is to walk through what a typical day […]
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Reggio Emilia for All: Adapting the Approach for Diverse Learners
We are all wonderfully different. Each of us learns and develops in our own sweet way – and this is something that should be celebrated and nurtured. Diverse learning encompasses a huge range of individualities. There are plenty of terms used for different neurodiverse conditions, such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia […]
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Community as Curriculum: The Role of Families in Reggio Emilia
The Reggio Emilia approach is so much more than just education and childcare. It’s about a proven, unique concept that views the child as a capable individual who can follow a learning path driven by their own curiosity and interests, yet fully supported by everyone and everything around them. This community consists of the early […]
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Beyond Academics: Nurturing the Whole Child in Reggio Emilia
While early childhood education is dedicated to creating the foundations of academic learning, this certainly isn’t the sole focus. The Reggio Emilia concept considers the child as a whole – and that means areas such as emotional development, emotional intelligence, physical and mental well-being, social skills and encouraging natural curiosity. Humans are a complex, dynamic […]
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The Atelier: A Creative Hub for Exploration and Expression
Every Reggio Emilia classroom has a designated room or area that’s known as the atelier. While it’s often referred to as the art studio, such a term – although immediately understandable – fails to convey the true intricacies of its role. Rather than thinking of the atelier as a place where children carry out art […]
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Cultivating Curiosity: The Reggio Emilia Way
Curiosity! The desire to further explore an object, concept or method, isn’t something we need to teach children – it’s an inherent part of being human. However, what they do need are the opportunities, environment and guidance that encourage such interest. Such landscapes promote discovery of the world around them - self-guided learning that follows […]
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