“Both children and adults need to feel active and important — to be rewarded by their own efforts, their own intelligences, their own activity and energy. When a child feels these things are valued, they become a fountain of strength for him. He feels the joy of working with adults who value his work and this is one of the bases for learning.” -Loris Malaguzzi
Reggio Emilia
Our curriculum, planning, & environments reflect the influence of the infant toddler centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy. This means at Nido we…
…implement child-directed, emergent curriculum and developmentally appropriate project work.
…integrate natural materials, open ended play objects known as “loose parts” when curating our learning spaces and offer atelier experiences with art and sensory materials.
…use Reggio inspired documentation to make the children’s learning visible in our environment and to support teacher reflection and planning. This takes many forms including child-facing documentation in the classrooms, adult-directed displays in community spaces and student portfolios.