Reggio art ideas

Mirrors add a magical element to play setups. Here are some ideas for how to use them for play + creating ...Mirrors are a fun material to use for play, art and learning! There are many possibilities for the ways they can be used. They also add a sense of awe and wonder to play through experimentation with the reflections created. Keep reading to find out some the ways we have been exploring using mirrors at home.There are 3 types of mirrors used for play and art as shown below. These…

This is the third of a series of three blog posts, looking at the main principles of the most well known child-led educational philosophies today. You can read the post on Montessori here, and on Steiner/Waldorf here. Today, the Reggio Emilia approach... In my opinion, I have saved the best for last, as this is the philosophy that resonates most closely with our family values, although there are aspects of Montessori and Steiner/Waldorf that I love and respect very much too. There are, in…

How to Build a Reggio-Inspired Home Art Studio 47

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Share Wildflower Ramblings! I have had many revelations about getting to know my children. Their intensities and personalities. Who they are and what they desire from life and me and themselves. One of the subjects I am attempting to figure out is the world of arts and crafts. I wrote about this previously in What...

A Reggio Inspired Early Childhood Art Room

One of my favorite parts of the Reggio Emilia Approach is their dedication to the atelier. Today I want to feature some local atelier ideas...

It is a good learning opportunity for children to develop their pincer grasping skills. According to the lecture notes, one of the principles of Reggio Emilia’s approach is bringing the outdoors in. (Locke, 2023, Slide 11). It is a Reggio-inspired learning opportunity because the twig provided in the learning opportunity comes from nature. It is also an age-appropriate learning opportunity for infants and toddlers because it can enhance fine motor skills related to their milestones.

Reggio Emilia is an approach to early childhood teaching named after the Italian city where it originated. Here's everything parents need to know about this educational philosophy. #education #schooling #parents

Suzanne Cotton on Instagram: "Here’s a little peek into the classroom set-up happening now! Don’t forget, educators, it’s not too late to sign up for our virtual professional development event entitled “Becoming Reggio: Fostering Curiosity and Connection in your Early Childhood Setting.” It’s happening Thursday, August 31 at 8 PM EST. Click the link in bio to get registered! #reggioinspired #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioprovocation #reflection #identitymatters…

During Autumn make some Nature Wands using leaf confetti. The children can enjoy using them outside igniting their imagination!

Foster your preschooler’s creativity and love of art with these fun process art activities using both tempera paints and watercolor paints! Follow our Process Art for Kids Pinterest Board! Providing opportunities for kids to take part in process art activities can help children develop creative confidence, experiment, and make sense of the world around them....