An Offering to Taste: Interpreting the Connections between Food, Imaginary Play & Human Relationships
With the annual NAEYC conference scheduled for Atlanta this year, our leadership team submitted proposals for presentations on two topics, one of which was a panel presentation focused on the […]
Reflecting on the Image of the Child: The formation of a Declaration of Intent
One of the most important tenets of the Reggio Emilia approach is a strong image of the child. In fact, it is quite possibly the most fundamental element of […]
Graphing Willingness and Rain: A Personal Educator Perspective
Graphing Willingness and Rain: A Personal Educator Perspective I’m just going to go ahead and say it, I’ve never been very keen on graphs. […]
Images on the Wall: An Introduction to Our Light and Shadow Atelier
Images on the Wall An Introduction to Our Light & Shadow Atelier The manipulation of light and the generation of shadows creates a new dimension for experience, discovery, and creativity. […]
Animal Exploration with the Two year old Class
The first small group in the light and shadow atelier included Royal, Elise, Hazel, Ian, Everett, and Jacob. They saw the baby elephant getting a bath and Elise created baby […]
Whales, Fish, Light, Shadows
The interest in whales and underwater life began in the one year old room when we explored the overhead projector and plastic whale toys. Children were overcome by the additional […]
An Emergent Moment: From Stick to Nest
An Emergent Moment From Stick to Nest As a Reggio Emilia inspired school, our work centers on the interests and capabilities of the child. By basing our curriculum, projects, and […]
Building Up and All Around: The Progression of One of the Hundred Languages
In a post a few months back, the idea of “the hundred languages” was explored through a look into the evolution and emergence of letter writing. From Adelynne’s desire […]
Provocations on the Playground
The Outdoor Classroom Provocations & Beautiful Materials Take a moment and picture this … Jake and Ian rush down the sidewalk racing yellow trucks. Elise relaxingly swings in the shady […]
It’s Teacher Time!!
Our Anniversary Auction is tomorrow!!! We are very, very excited!!! The staff has generously donated their time to the auction and we want to give all families a chance to […]