When we first began our partnership in Kindergarten, a popular trend in the classroom was a reconstructed dramatic play area. Often times a classroom will have a dramatic play space that includes a kitchen, table, food or loose parts and babies. In many beautiful Reggio-inspired spaces, educators will include materials that are real (e.g., metal pots, […]
“When children come into contact with nature they reveal their strength” – Maria Montessori Last year we were fortunate to be a part of an incredible learning opportunity for both ourselves as educators and for our children. We were invited to take part in a training program where we would work alongside three experts in […]
So what exactly are some of the staple materials that we believe support our program in Kindergarten? Do you start with all of them out in the Fall? How do you introduce and support students in learning how to use them? Are toys welcome in a Kindergarten program? Can too many loose parts be overwhelming? […]
This year, we are focusing on and learning more about self regulation. What does it look like? How do we support it? What are we doing now that is helpful? What might we change to better support our learners? Our primary goal in our classroom, before academics, is the well being of the children. It […]
“ There are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment.” – Loris Malaguzzi Last year, we invited some educators who we have connected with over social media to share a peak into their learning environment and to add their reflections about how their thinking has evolved. The journey to understand the importance of […]
We were so excited to have an opportunity to visit Anamaria Ralph and Kathryn Powell in the classroom today. We host visitors often and know the value of seeing authentic learning in action. We came prepared to observe, interact, and learn. The Environment: Child Centred, Reggio InspiredImmediately after entering their classroom space, I felt calm […]
“ There are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment.” – Loris Malaguzzi These were the walls that we had when we started in Kindergarten…and we thought they looked great! We carefully put up these bright pieces of broad cloth and busy borders. We thought this was what Kindergarten was supposed […]
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