What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?

Little Sunbeams Preschool is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education that originated in Northern Italy. Little Sunbeams Preschool does not intend to duplicate this philosophy because the children, families and teachers of Litchfield Park, AZ offer a different culture, location and perspective.
The Reggio Emilia philosophy is an approach to teaching, learning and advocacy for children. In its most basic form, it is a way of observing what children know, are curious about and what challenges them. Teachers record these observations to reflect on developmentally appropriate ways to help children expand their academic and social potentials. Long term projects connect core academic areas in and out of the classroom.
Loris Malaguzzi
February 23, 1920-January 30, 1994
February 23, 1920-January 30, 1994

AN IDEA IS BORN
Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach, began teaching in schools started by parents just after the end of WWII. Through the years, he transformed that courageous initiative into the internationally acclaimed program for young children that we know today.