At Curious Little Explorers, we believe in the power of curiosity, creativity, and exploration to unlock a child’s full potential. That’s why we embrace the Reggio Emilia Approach, a child-centered philosophy that views children as capable and curious learners, ready to engage with their world in meaningful ways.
The Reggio Emilia Approach is a child-centered philosophy of education that originated in the Italian town of Reggio Emilia. It views children as capable and curious learners, ready to engage with their world in meaningful ways. The approach emphasises the importance of creating a rich and stimulating learning environment that fosters exploration, discovery, and a sense of wonder. At its core, the Reggio Emilia Approach is about empowering children to become active participants in their learning, fostering their creativity, and nurturing their natural curiosity.
Child-Centered Learning: The approach places children at the heart of the learning experience, recognising their innate curiosity and ability to learn through exploration and interaction.
Project-Based Learning: Reggio Emilia encourages project-based learning, where children’s interests and questions drive the curriculum, fostering deep engagement and a sense of ownership over their learning.
The Environment as a Teacher: The learning environment is designed to be rich, stimulating, and responsive to children’s needs and interests. It serves as a tool for exploration, discovery, and learning.
Collaboration: The Reggio Emilia Approach emphasises collaboration between educators, children, and families, creating a supportive learning community where everyone’s voice is valued.
Documentation: The process of learning and exploration is carefully documented through photos, videos, and narratives, providing a powerful reflection of each child’s journey and growth.
At Curious Little Explorers, we weave the Reggio Emilia Approach into the fabric of our daily practices. Our home-based learning environments are designed to be inviting, stimulating, and responsive to children’s interests. We provide a variety of materials and resources to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, from natural elements and art supplies to books and music. We embrace a project-based approach, allowing children’s questions and interests to guide their learning journey. Our educators are skilled at observing and documenting children’s discoveries, providing opportunities for reflection and deeper understanding. We foster a spirit of collaboration, working closely with families to understand each child’s unique needs and interests, creating a supportive learning community where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Creating Engaging Environments: Our home-based learning spaces are designed to be beautiful, stimulating, and responsive to children’s needs. We use a variety of materials and resources to spark curiosity and encourage exploration.
Encouraging Inquiry: We embrace a project-based approach, allowing children’s interests and questions to guide their learning journey.
Fostering Creativity: We provide opportunities for children to express themselves through art, music, dramatic play, and hands-on activities.
Building Partnerships: We believe in strong partnerships with families, working together to understand each child’s unique needs and interests and to create a supportive learning community.
Developing Self-Confidence: Children are empowered to explore, experiment, and express themselves, fostering a sense of self-confidence and a love of learning.
Fostering Creativity: The emphasis on project-based learning and hands-on activities encourages creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of wonder.
Building Relationships: Collaboration between educators, children, and families creates a strong sense of community and belonging.
Developing Critical Thinkers: The focus on inquiry-based learning encourages children to ask questions, seek answers, and develop critical thinking skills.