Preschool & Pre-K
Posted on August 3, 2017 @ 4:41 pm
As parents and educators, we assume children naturally know how to play. If they go outside they immediately run to explore the surrounding nature and inside they build creative structures or draw elaborate pictures. This natural curiosity for the world around them allows children to learn, explore, and build the necessary skills to be successful.
Preschool & Pre-K
Posted on July 18, 2017 @ 6:24 pm
It’s your daughter’s birthday and you have gotten her a store bought gift you think she will love. You excitedly hand her the gift, she opens it with wonder and immediately puts the actual gift to the side. She begins to play with the box, tissue paper, and even the instruction manual that comes in
Reggio-Inspired Learning
Posted on July 5, 2017 @ 11:36 am
Loris Malaguzzi is best known for his instrumental role in the creation and development of the Reggio Emilia approach — the child-centered early educational philosophy that hinges on the belief that children are powerful and capable individuals, with the ability and desire to construct their own knowledge. Through Malaguzzi’s influence, the democratic educational setting found
Infant
Posted on June 21, 2017 @ 4:24 pm
“Lucky is the child who grows up with parents who basically accept and love themselves, and therefore can accept and love their child, who reminds them so often of their own selves.” — Magda Gerber Originally from Hungary, Magda Gerber was an early childhood educator who was passionate about the care of infants. She was
Kindergarten
Posted on June 9, 2017 @ 12:54 pm
Kindergarten can be a fun and exciting year for families. Whether they are enrolling in a public or private school, kindergarten is the first year a child will have to meet certain state requirements. These requirements can add extra pressure on families as they transition into this new chapter of their lives. Ensuring children gain
Reggio-Inspired Learning
Posted on May 31, 2017 @ 8:49 am
History of the Reggio Emilia Approach The unique origin of the Reggio Emilia philosophy produced a very different and innovative approach to early childhood education. In its founding, Reggio Emilia was deeply woven into the fabric of the local government, community, and people. It was first developed after the conclusion of World War II by
Preschool & Pre-K
Posted on May 12, 2017 @ 9:00 am
Reggio Emilia, Waldorf & Montessori Educational Philosophies When shopping for a preschool, it takes time to identify a program and curriculum that best fits your child’s particular learning style. Every child is different, and there are a variety of different curriculum approaches to choose from. The Compass School utilizes a Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, but
Kindergarten
Posted on March 21, 2017 @ 9:46 am
Multisensory approach to handwriting Teaching handwriting to young children can seem like a larger than life task both for the teacher and the parent. The Reggio Emilia approach recognizes that every child is capable, independent, and full of imagination. It is imperative that each child be encouraged and motivated to question, investigate, and explore the
Preschool & Pre-K
Posted on March 1, 2017 @ 11:05 am
The Reggio Emilia approach to education views the classroom environment as the third teacher which should be a reflection of the children, parents, and teachers. It is imperative the environment is thoughtful, imaginative, and enticing to the child. Research has long shown a correlation between the classroom environment and children’s behavior. In the article, Creating Environments that Reduce Children’s Stress, Sony Vasandini specifically focuses
Toddler & Twos
Posted on February 15, 2017 @ 12:58 pm
Most of us remember playing with clay as children. We remember creating a variety of objects such as balls, snakes, bowls, and mugs. Clay is a wonderful medium, which allows for exploration that builds over time based on individual needs and interests, which is very supportive of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Clay is an extremely
