Early Years Documentation

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By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. To begin with I would like to wish all the followers and readers of this blog a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year is the time for reflection and resolutions. For me, 2017 will be the year that I continue my quest to make meaning from the theory and practice...

Refections on Gunilla Dahlberg's presentation at the Sightlines Initiative conference London, 14th May 2016 I have just attended the Sightlines Initiative/Institute of Education conference about Loris Malaguzzi where Gunilla Dahlberg spoke about the courage to think differently. The conference began with a rather subdued question and comments session where University lecturers shared their concerns about students...

I have in a much loved notebook that I took on my first ever visit to Reggio Emilia, now nearly 17 years ago, a quote by Malaguzzi scribed on a singular page saying that, "We can only change what w...

Is there a shift in the wind? Are teachers and parents finally fed up? Could the interest in my book on Choice Time indicate a return to joyful, age-appropriate, explorative learning? There appears to be a genuine interest in moving towards inquiry-based, rather than test-driven, instruction.

Finland's education system is considered one of the best in the world. In international ratings, it's always in the top ten. However, the authorities there aren't ready to rest on their laurels, and they've decided to carry through a real revolution in their school system. Finnish officials want to remove school subjects from the curriculum.

Welcome to part one of my six part series exploring the new Kindergarten Program 2016! This part will be focusing on an overview of the program document as well as a short exploration of what play based inquiry learning means. Part 1 of this six part series might be review for some and it might be new learning for others.

Written by Clare Caro Schemas in Children's Play are such an important concept when it comes to the development of our children that it's worth taking the time to understand them so you can facilitate them when you see them. Well it's really a fancy word for the What are these schemas?

We are pleased to present the following opportunities to learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach, either on campus or in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

The Little School's preschool graduates have their favorite activities, materials, and friends they enjoy. As graduation nears, they talked about missing their school and their favorite things. One child said, "I love the flowers at my school." Another child proclaimed, "I will miss Azumi. She is my best friend."

The Sabot Institute is a biennial, three-day education experience which showcases national speakers, our own faculty, and Reggio-inspired classrooms. While the target audience is educators from across the country - teachers, administrators, and academics - we know that parents, artists, and public servants also find real value in the information and exchange of ideas.

Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood Resources

Reflective practice occurs when teachers step back and evaluate the learning environment. The teacher looks at himself or herself. They ask, "How can this be better?" They identify what went right or wrong. It occurs both during the learning events and after.