What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?

The Reggio Emilia Approach was initially created after World War II, in the small Italian city of Reggio Emilia. This approach to early childhood learning engages children, teachers, parents, and the community in a collaborative learning experience, which becomes visible through many symbolic languages. The physical environment is yet another 'teacher' in this approach - provoking children's questions, curiosity, and active engagement in the learning process in their classrooms, school, and neighborhood.

2007 - 2008 Inspirations from Reggio Emilia - More Fantastic Learning Opportunities...

• Seminar Offering with Lella Gandini

• The dates for this course:
  June 6-8. Fri. 4:00 - 9:00; non-credit rate available for this Seminar

• Pre-Institute: Friday, April 25, 2008
  Institute: Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2008

• Institute Course Credit Option

  Participants may enroll in the Institute, EEDUC 5815.01, for one or three graduate credits. For more details on course requirements and for a description of the independent study course format, contact Professor Mary Mindess at (617) 349-8923 or mmindess@lesley.edu.

Two workshops in May
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach

With Kathleen Bailer, M.Ed.

President of K-Play Co, Educator, Artist, Designer, Author and Filmmaker, I am Clay

Saturday, May 10
University Hall, Lesley University

The Language of Materials: Clay, Drawing and Paint - Reggio Inspired Workshop

• Learn about the fundamentals clay, drawing and paint through in-depth exploration and study of its language.
• Learn about the developmental stages of art, managing and selecting materials, talking to children about their artwork and documenting their learning.
• A combination of theory and hands-on so be sure to bring a smock!

Friday, May 30
MA Audubon, Belmont

Working with Natural Materials in the Environment

• Understand Earth’s landscape in relation to our roles working with young children.
• Collaborate with educators to provoke ingenuity, enhance creativity and build awareness of natural materials.
• Participate in collecting, observing and classifying materials to deepen your understanding of how elements from the natural environment support children’s development.
• Get to know the properties of natural clay; develop a relationship with clay and understand its benefits for children.

Register NOW! [pdf]

• Saturday, May 10, 9a-4p  $140      
• Friday, May 30, 9a-4p  $140      
• May 10 & May 30 $250         

Make check payable to Lesley University, and for more information contact:
Heather Olson, Program Manager
Center for Children, Families & Public Policy, 29 Everett St., Cambridge, 02138

Tel: 617.349.8922 or 800.999.1959 x8922    Fax: 617.349.8125 
Email: holson2@lesley.edu  or www.lesley.edu/reggio