What is Reggio Emilia?

The Reggio Emilia philosophy originated in Northern Italy. It is an approach to teaching, learning and advocacy for children.

The Reggio Emilia Approach is a play-based educational philosophy that emphasizes the importance of putting children's individual needs, interests, and desires first. It involves teachers, parents and the wider community working together to support children's overall wellbeing and learning. The approach involves deep, meaningful exploration, inquiry and involvement and uses a variety of tools and methods to support meaningful learning. It focuses on developing and nurturing the natural curiosity in children so that they can be creative, innovative and independent thinkers.