What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?

For many parents of preschool-aged children, the beginning of the school years can be scary. When your child starts going to school, it means less parent involvement in day to day learning, and more teacher-structured lessons; less play, and more work. But a growing form of early childhood education, called the Reggio Emilia approach, is turning heads with its unique take on teaching– one which makes parents, teachers, and children equal shareholders in the learning initiative.

The Reggio approach focuses on the educational importance of community and free inquiry as its primary values.

Parents and teachers will agree: it's never too soon to start giving your child a nose for knowledge and the tools to investigate the world.

Now who wants to go back to school?

Saturday, April 13

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The journey to Reggio Emilia via Amsterdam (of course!)




Leaving Leicester city centre at 2am on a Friday night, now that was an experience in itself! After a short stop in Amsterdam (see photo above) I've seen enough planes for one day that I'm glad to be on solid ground and within falling distance of a bed. Oh, yes, I am now officially in Reggio Emila, did I mention it's 19° here? Here's a picture to prove it and give you a little flavour of the town.  




We will be touring the town tomorrow, but so far I've met several teachers who are attending the programme and have already been adopting the Reggio approach in their schools. They all seem to love their jobs and hold outstanding ofsted reports, must be doing something right. Till the morrow. 






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