What is mindfulness? I used to think it was sitting in silence, breathing, and becoming a different person. Kind of impossible for someone with A.D.D. Being diagnosed with ADD at the tender age of 34 is interesting. I have zero hyperactivity, like I don’t bounce off the walls unless I am sleep deprived. I have …
Can you remember a time that you figured something out all by yourself? Something you wanted to know more about so you spent time researching and figuring out how something might work or what it means? Have you ever forgotten that? How did it make you feel when you solved a problem or found the …
Can my child (3.5 yrs old) count to 10? Yes. Does she know her colours? Yes. Does she know her shapes? Yes. Has she ever touched a worksheet? No. So, do preschoolers need worksheets? No, in my opinion they do not. So what do they need then? They need to learn through experiences i.e. PLAY. They an …
In one word. No. I believe being Reggio inspired is more about embracing the philosophy and the way you view children, which in turn affects the way you teach. I can’t recall anyone saying that your toys and class have to look a certain way. Of course the schools in Reggio are beautiful. But, they …
I am new to being Reggio inspired, do all my things need to be wooden and natural? Read More »
An Atelier, when referring to Reggio is a space that is seen as an art studio/laboratory. It is a creative space where children can come and explore or work on long term projects alongside the Atelierista. The Atelierista also known in other parts of the world as the Studio teacher, is the teacher who runs …
As a teacher who studied early childhood development, I am aware of the different stages that children typically go through. Of course, every child is different and develops at their own pace and the timeline for developmental milestones are broad. What are your expectations? What I have found helpful is to adjust my expectations. Sometimes …
Today, a beautiful winters day I decided to try out wet chalk drawing. And I was not disappointed, even my little one decided to join in. The best part about chalk drawing is you can simply use any brick surface you have, floor or wall and draw as big as you like. It simply washes …
If your child is involved in more open ended, process based art time, you may receive some questionable works of art presented to you. Not sure what to say? I’ve got you covered. Let us start by looking at some things not to say. These things might be your reflex replies so it might take …
3 Things NOT to say to your child about their art. Read More »
Miss Kay’s Atelier is for those who want to learn more about the Reggio approach to education. I want to… 1.Provide thought and ideas that challenge the way you see children. What we believe children are or are not capable of will determine how we teach and parent. What we call our ‘image of …
You might be wondering what exactly are the differences between these two teaching methods and philosophy? Don’t panic I am here to break it down for you and show you what makes the Reggio approach different to Montessori. I am not one to say which approach to education is better or right or wrong, I …
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