Reggio Emilia at home

follow your child's curiosity

Let your child’s innate curiosity be their guide. Decorate your home with fewer, but carefully selected, toys. Open-ended toys – toys that don’t have a specific way to be used, but invite exploration and creativity – foster children’s natural creativity, as they can decide how to use the toy. When your child needs support, ask open-ended questions that encourage them to find their own solutions.

it takes time

to master

Everyday life for a young child presents many practical challenges. How we as parents can ensure that children receive the support they need to learn for themselves is crucial.

Making time for learning when the need arises is essential. Learning requires motivation, and this is where you need to facilitate when the child is motivated.

For example, learning to put on shoes is important. This involves a lot of mastery, but it may require extra time. Do not help the child, but facilitate by giving the child time and encouragement if needed.

Knowledge sticks more easily and better when learning occurs with the right underlying motivation.

What characterizes Reggio Emilia materials:

Simple and beautiful

The materials are intended to attract curious children. They are often taken from the nature around us. Shells, pine cones, sticks and stones, anything that tempts a small child's hand is included in the learning process.

Open-ended play

The material has no fixed purpose and can be used wherever the imagination leads. This allows the child to play without limitations.

Natural materials

The material is made from natural materials and designed to withstand use by many children's hands.

how

get started

Reggio Emilia is as much a mentality as a pedagogical method, where parents can adapt without the need for major purchases or specialized knowledge. As a parent or tutor, it is important to let go of the idea of teaching or correcting the child.

Give your child time to explore everyday tasks, and avoid correcting unless they ask for help. Children are naturally curious, so if you are doing an activity, they will likely want to participate.

in development

Customization

Reggio Emilia pedagogy is continuously evolving and adapting to modern educational needs, while remaining true to its fundamental principles.

Children's rights, cultural diversity and technology are integrated into pedagogy where appropriate and in line with the fundamental principles.

in development

Children's rights

Pedagogy places increased emphasis on children's rights as active participants in society and recognizes them as competent and meaningful contributors to their own learning.

in development

Cultural diversity

Pedagogy becomes more conscious of integrating different cultures and perspectives to promote a deeper understanding of society, while also facilitating that children's own backgrounds are reflected in the learning environment.

in development

Technological integration

The use of digital tools and technology in kindergartens and schools has become a natural part of children's exploration and learning, without overshadowing the tactile and creative dimension of working on projects.

Reggio Emilia tips for curious little ones

Independence

Give your child responsibility for dressing themselves, cleaning their room, and choosing their own activities. Be patient and let your child take the time they need to master new skills.

Cognitive development

Offer a wide range of learning tools for problem solving, logical thinking and concentration. Talk together, sing, play and play. Play is the child's most important learning arena.

Social development

Teach your child about cooperation and respect for others through group exercises and interactions with other children. Create a safe and loving environment where there is room for expression.