
Comparing Reggio Emilia, Waldorf & Montessori Philosophies
To help you determine the most suitable approach to early education for your child, we’ve put together this article which compares some of the most popular approaches to early education.
To help you determine the most suitable approach to early education for your child, we’ve put together this article which compares some of the most popular approaches to early education.
The Reggio Emilia approach provides a wonderful foundation for children. Adopting this approach in your home allows for a supportive collaboration between families and teachers and provides students with an encouraging support system. The play-based, child-led learning approach is sure to produce a well-rounded child.
The principles of Dr. Emmi Pikler’s approach to raising healthy babies: This approach is based on renowned Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler’s research into gross motor development and emphasizes treating babies with respect by telling them what you are going to do before you do it, encouraging them to participate in their own care and supporting them to solve their own problems.
We often ask any visitors to our setting to actively watch and listen to groups of children using loose parts in the garden. It is really only when one observes that the abundant benefits of open-ended play shine though.
Reggio Emilia also revolves around the children’s senses, relying on sight, sound, touch and even taste and smell to assist with learning. As a result, Reggio Emilia classrooms tend to look different than your average preschool with large common spaces, natural elements and lots of accessible and curiosity-sparking materials.
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