PHILOSOPHY

Inspired by Reggio Emilia: Emergent Curriculum in Relationship-Driven Learning EnvironmentsTo promote the hunger for learning, create environments that reflect our values and celebrate students and teachers as uniquely creative individuals.

WHAT IS REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH?

The Reggio Emilia approach is based on the philosophy of an image of a child. All children are viewed full of potential, with an innate sense of curiosity and endless imagination. They are creative, capable of constructing their own learning and they have a natural interest to explore while they follow their own interests, while staying connected to others.

The Child

The Reggio Emilia philosophy values the child as central to their own learning, not simply an empty vessel waiting to be filled with knowledge. Children are able to pursue their own interests and revisit and build upon ideas at their own pace.

The Environment

A Reggio-inspired environment, often referred to as ‘the third teacher’, is one that is open and free-flowing. It enables uninterrupted exploration, play and learning. Outdoor spaces are valued and the design of the space should allow children to move freely between the two.

The Teacher

Teachers are encouraged to observe children rather than to direct them. It is important that children are allowed to experiment in their own way, make mistakes and find new solutions. The role of the teacher is to gently move students towards areas of interest to them, and this can only be done through careful observation carried out over time.

The Importance of Play: How Kids Learn By Having FunFor kids, playing is learning. Through play they benefit physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. In short, the importance of play cannot be understated.

IS PLAY-BASED LEARNING EFFECTIVE?

Play-based learning is important to a child's development of social and emotional skills, such as the ability to develop positive relationships with peers. As children play together, they learn to get along with one another, cooperate, communicate effectively, problem solve and resolve conflicts.

Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature - Child Mind InstituteThey may prefer to stick to their screens, but here's why getting children outdoors matters - spending time in nature for mental health.

IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

If we want children to grow up loving the environment, they need to play in it first. A child's best early memories flow from playing outside, making friends, exploring their world, seeing plants grow, climbing and running and testing themselves. The wonderful opportunity to play outside is known to enhance critical and problem solving skills and profound love for nature.

THE HUNDRED LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN

The core fundamentals of the Reggio Emilia method is inspired by the poem written by Loris Malaguzzi, "No Way. The Hundred is There". The main thought is that children have a hundred ways of learning and exploring at every given moment - thus having a hundred languages.

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