Reggio – Bright Beginnings Preschool

Rough Housing

Published on April 11, 2018 under Reggio

As I dive deeper and deeper into this new way of teaching I grow. First it was the room arrangement and the different types of materials that we put out. Then it was learning…

The Boat

Published on February 27, 2018 under Reggio

Today I spent more time watching the boys and the ongoing fascination they have with building a boat. Their steps are very intentional and they discuss ( sometimes with disagreement ) what the boat…

What’s Next?

Published on January 29, 2018 under Reggio

Today after a short family time we looked at our book we wrote again and talked about next steps. Three people that were absent the end of last week needed to contribute to our puppet…

Inner Conflict

Published on January 17, 2018 under Reggio

We had a few kiddos ( 5 to be exact -out of 16 ) that needed extra help this morning . Nothing was wrong with them in particular ( a hurt eye here and…

A Spot of Tea

Published on December 18, 2017 under Multicultural

Today --- I think I was so excited and anxious about all our extra events today that I pulled one from tomorrow's agenda and placed it on today. Arkansas Advocates did not come today.…

Projects

Published on September 29, 2017 under Reggio

Projects provide the narrative and structure to the children’s and teachers’ learning experi- ences. They are based on the strong conviction that learning by doing is of great importance and that to discuss in groups and…

Partners in Learning

Published on September 26, 2017 under Reggio

Teachers and children as partners in learning. A strong image of the child has to correspond to a strong image of the teacher. Teachers are not considered protective babysitters, teaching basic skills to children but,…

Reggio Spaces – FOR the CHILDREN

Published on September 25, 2017 under Reggio

"The role of space: amiable schools. The infant/toddler centers and preschools convey many messages, of which the most immediate is: this is a place where adults have thought about the quality and the instructive power…

The Role of Parents

Published on September 21, 2017 under Reggio

The role of parents. Parents are an essential component of the program -a competent and active part of their children’s learning experience. They are not considered consumers but co-responsible partners. Their right to participation is…

Relationships

Published on September 20, 2017 under Reggio

Children’s relationships and interactions within a system. Education has to focus on each child, not considered in isolation, but seen in relation with the family, with other children, with the teachers, with the environment of…