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 »
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 »
DIY Lightbox As you may know, Lightboxes are used a lot in Reggio and Reggio inspired environments. Children love them and they lend themselves to many learning opportunities. A lightbox is open ended and can be used in multiple ways. (Please note this post contains affiliate links) Lightboxes/Light tables are such fun. For home and/or …
Documenting- Reggio at home Today I am going to talk about documenting at home, how and why. In a school setting you can see how documentation can drive the curriculum forward but what if it is just you and one or two children at home. Documenting at home, I would say is more observing. Of …
The Image of the child The image of the child is a core principle of the Reggio approach. Whether we are aware of it or not we all hold an image of a child. And the good news is we can change and shift our views and perspectives. In this article you will learn more …
What is the Reggio Emilia Approach? You may have heard of the term the Reggio Emilia Approach or Reggio inspired and wondered what exactly is it. In this article I will explain what the Reggio approach means (in the simplest way possible). What is Reggio? …
