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Preschool Now Open!
EVERY child should have the same opportunities to start their educational journey off on the right foot and to reap the rewards of an enrichment-filled experience.
Now accepting applications for Ages 2-5 for our Reggio Emilia-inspired Fall program. Call or email us to set up a tour for you and your child.
The Reggio Emilia Approach
The What
The Reggio Emilia approach is a holistic educational philosophy and teaching method founded by teacher and educational psychologist, Loris Malaguzzi in Italy after World War II.
Named after the town where it originated, the Reggio Approach is based on the belief that every child is unique and that they are competent, curious, full of knowledge and potential, and interested in connecting to the world around them. That they learn and communicate through “a hundred languages” (e.g. painting, sculpting, building, drama, music, etc…) through which they can express their ideas.
The How
The Reggio Approach features an emergent curriculum that is based on the child’s interests and needs.
Parents are welcomed as active participants in school activities and projects, as collaborators with the Teachers. and as advocates for the school in the community.
Teachers take on the role of researchers, co-learners, documenters, and guides of their student’s knowledge, experiences, and growth.
And a nurturing and aesthetically pleasing classroom environment acts as “the third teacher”, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, experimentation, exploration, and open-ended play.
The Why
Unlike traditional schools where the curriculum is primarily structured, a Reggio Emilia curriculum is flexible, hands-on, and largely interest-based, as the children guide their own learning experiences, based on their passions, interests, thoughts, and observations.
The Reggio Approach empowers children to play an active role in their own education, resulting in positive classroom experiences which prepare them for higher learning and nurture their desire to continue to learn and explore.