Like our colleagues in Reggio Emilia, Italy, we have a powerful image of the child. Reggio educators do not see children as empty vessels that require filling with facts. Rather they see children as full of potential, competent and capable of building their own theories.
Children, parents, teachers, and administrators are considered partners in learning. We invite parents into our classrooms to volunteer, share special skills, help organize field trips into the community or classroom celebrations
Careful observation of children allows us to consider the most appropriate classroom and outdoor arrangements and what materials we can offer children to support their interest and learning.
Through our neighborhood walks, spending time in local parks, weekly trips to the library, visits to the senior center, and field trips we seek to help children create a sense of connection to the community they live in