The Reggio Emilia Approach has principles which can guide our (the parents/ mentors/ teachers) practice as well as the way we respond to and interact with children. But as you know, it’s not a method. There isn’t a scope or sequence of skills and activities. What we do, the experiences we prepare for our children and the materials we provide for them are guided by our children’s interests and curiosities.
Understanding and implementing these principles is an ongoing process deeply rooted in observation, collaboration and reflection.
In the schools of Reggio Emilia, collaboration between children, teachers, parents and community is considered essential to the child’s learning experience. Teachers work in partnership with each other and with families, engaging in on-going discussion, reflection and exchange of ideas; continually learning.
This is what we hope to achieve with this series; a sense of collegiality as together we explore these inspiring child-led principles for learning.
Along with Anna (The Imagination Tree), Debs (Learn with Play at Home), Ness (One Perfect Day) and Stephanie (Twodaloo), each fortnight we’ll be exploring different aspects of the Reggio Emilia Approach, discussing ideas and sharing (and reflecting on) some of the activities/explorations we are implementing at home; learning together.
And if you are just popping in for the first time, Hi, lovely to have you here.
Here’s a few things you might enjoy:
- Beginner’s Guide to the Reggio Emilia Approach
- Not Just a Stick: A Simple Nature Table and Exploring Natural Materials
- The Theory of Loose Parts
- Art and Creative Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers
- Explorations for Preschoolers and Toddlers