Curriculum – Reggio Emilia Inspired. Reggio Emilia is a town in Northern Italy that developed its own unique philosophy of early childhood education. Reggio Emilia educational philosophy believes in using every part of the child’s experience including their environment, teachers and parents to learn through curiosity and discovery.
What is the Reggio Emilia approach?
The Reggio Emilia approach is an early education or preschool philosophy that uses four key principles to focus on a child’s natural development.
What does a Reggio Emilia teacher do?
Their primary role is to learn alongside children, becoming involved in group learning experiences as a guide and resource. A Reggio Emilia teacher must always carefully observe and track the growth of children and the classroom community.
How did Reggio Emilia influence pinnacle preschool?
A little more than a decade ago, Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool, in Scottsdale, Arizona, began implementing a program directly influenced by the schools of Reggio Emilia. Inspired by the writings of Lella Gandini, we began a fond relationship with the author and educator, inviting Gandini to visit our school with regularity.
