Welcome to the second of the series Reggio-Inspired Preschool Environments.
Over the next week we will have a little wander through:
- Top Reggio inspired blogs
- Reggio inspired indoor environments
- Reggio inspired outdoor environments
- Reggio inspired learning materials
- Reggio inspired learning experiences
- Reggio inspired displays
- Reggio inspired Facebook and Pinterst
Reggio-Inspired Learning Environments
Space has to be a sort of aquarium that mirrors the ideas, values, attititudes, and culture of the people who live within it.- Loris Malaguzzi
Paying thoughtful attention to creating an environment that enables children to develop relationships with the world around them, themselves and each other is an important aspect of any early childhood program.
The Reggio Emilia approach is known for regarding the environment as the third teacher, and for good reason as these images show:
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| My Classroom Transformation Early childhood environments should be inviting and cultivate children’s curiosity, wonder and imagination. - Curtis and Carter |
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| Journey into Early Childhood |
Children are miracles.
We must remember it is our job;
To create,
With reverence and gratitude,
A space that is
worthy of a miracle.
-Anita Rui Olds
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| Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning |
Materials are easily accessible and uncluttered and inviting. Every resource is carefully considered for it's purpose.
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| 1. Journey into Early Childhood 2. Beyond the Classroom |
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| Journey into Early Childhood |
Reggio inspired preschools aim to create a welcoming, nurturing, home like environment. This doesn't have to be expensive, or require new resources. Little touches, like framed pictures or a vase of flowers can make all the difference.
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| Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning |
Reggio inspired environments respect the need for comfort and a place to pause, for both children and adults alike.
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| Journey into Early Childhood |
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| Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning |
Natural materials provides an infinite number of possiblities, and convey a sense of
calmness and tranquility for both children and adults
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| Pre K Teacher |
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| My Classroom Transformation |
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| My Classroom Transformation |
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Over to you.
Do you have any images of Reggio Inspired spaces that you would like to share?
Gorgeous Jenny! And such a wonderful series overall. I am watching avidly because I love Reggio and we set up our classrooms along those principles while I was teaching. I have a post about making a Reggio inspired play space for tiny babies http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/08/reggio-inspired-baby-play-space.html here, and one for slightly older babies aged 6-18 months, which could be good for people with infants in their settings http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/10/baby-place-space-for-6-18-months.html
ReplyDeleteOooh thanks Anna. I'll go and have a look now.
DeleteI'm so excited to see this! My boys are starting at a reggio-inspired preschool this spring and I can't wait to learn more. I'm trying to incorporate more of it at home and have been researching online. Thanks for bringing all the info right here!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you are finding it useful Lindsay. I hope your boys love their new preschool!
DeleteI love seeing Reggio inspired play spaces. I adore the last photo of all the natural products in the basket boxes. That looks so inviting for children (and myself!)
ReplyDeleteMe too. I want to play!
DeleteI'm loving this series and can't wait to see what else you share. I'm new to Reggio and am feeling so inspired to incorporate it into my home and small home daycare.
ReplyDeleteI love incorporating elements of the Reggio approach Ann. It just makes sense to me to take care of, and respect the way you present things to kids. I'm happy you are finding the information helpful.
DeleteThe "Capacity of Children to Connect With Nature" photo is from Opal School in Portland, Oregon, a Reggio-Inspired preschool and public charter school serving children ages 3-11. Our blog is www.opalschoolblog.typepad.com. We hope you'll visit!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Susan - I'm off to visit now! You know how much I love blogs :)
ReplyDeleteI love your idea. Those are very useful for my home daycare. Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny for including our work on this post!
ReplyDeleteIt is a real honour to have our work followed and featured.
Your blog is very inspiring!
~Joanne Babalis
Love these pictures! We are currently adding more Reggio-inspired ideas in our classrooms. I just blogged about it at my website.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting so much inspiration from this series! Thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start full research into this after seeing your wonderful blog. I've studied Waldorf and Montessori and I can't believe I missed this one:) You've inspired me. Have a wonderful day.
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