Reggio Emilia Approach

Reggio Approach Classroom Design and Layout How to design a Reggio inspired learning classroom: What is an atelier? How to set up mini-stations? What is loose-parts play? #reggioinspiredlearning #reggioemiliaclassroom #classroomdesign #classroomlayout #inquirybasedlearning #atelier #artexploration

When it comes to the Reggio Emilia approach, what is a provocation? Put simply, provocations provoke! They provoke thoughts, discussions, questions, interests, creativity and ideas. They can also expand on a thought, project, idea and interest. Provocations can come in many forms: An interesting photo, picture or book, Nature (e.g. specimens) Conceptual (e.g. changing seasons, […]

The Reggio Emilia approach is starting to filter through primary schools, especially in the early years, and I can see why!

Oh my word! I am so excited! I took a tour of a local Reggio inspired preschool, Rosa Parks. I was blown away with the beauty in this school. I am so grateful for the generosity and kindness of the teachers to allow photos and permission to post them on this blog. Thank you Rosa Parks! I documented so many wonderful things to share with you. I am going to share them by groups over the next 7 days: the alphabet color birthdays hanging art tables numbers families You are in for a real treat…

Reggio Emilia sees children as capable of constructing their learning as their innate curiosity and playful exploration guides their journey of discovery.

What is Reggio inspired learning? When I started this journey to understand the style of education that originated in the small city of Reggio Emilia, Italy after World War II, I could not grasp what it meant. But now I have become inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and what it looks like for early childhood learners. I...Read More »

Through encounters with a wide range of media and materials, children can begin to communicate their understandings, emotions, discoveries and interests.

Kalo mina! Happy September! In Greece, they say "kalo mina" to wish each other a good month. I really love this concept, and thought that I would send some positivity your way. May your September be filled with the joy of learning and inquiry! As some of you may already know, I am not at Bond Lake P.S. anymore. I was offered a very unique opportunity to open up a new school in our board, called Anne Frank P.S., as their Early Years (Kindergarten) lead and Teacher Librarian. In this role, I…

Dr. Diane Kashin, RECE. While on lockdown, many of us are turning to activities that bring joy, heeding the words of Loris Malaguzzi, “nothing without joy”. I love curating digital resources and sh…

Here we take a look at why Reggio Emilia education works and show you how it works in real life.