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How to Encourage Curiosity, Creativity, and Exploration at Home You don’t need a classroom to bring the principles of a Reggio-inspired approach to learning into your home. Some of the most meaningful learning opportunities can happen during everyday routines, while playing with water, opening a box, exploring at the park, or simply wondering aloud about how something works. At Explorer Children’s School, our Reggio-inspired approach recognizes children as capable, curious

EXPLORER CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 🌿 Reggio Emilia Approach (Stay tuned to the end for a “from Miss Sandra’s heart addition! ❤️) Loris Malaguzzi was the visionary Italian educator who founded the Reggio Emilia philosophy, named after the entire region that adopted it. It was after the war, mid-20th century, when early childhood education was mainly focused on only teaching & directing children, not realizing the potential they encompassed. With new research into child development,

What Is Our Style of Teaching? At Explorer Children’s School, our approach to teaching is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy—a thoughtful, child-centered approach that values curiosity, creativity, connection, and exploration. Rather than relying primarily on worksheets or simply directing children through predetermined activities, we guide children as they explore, discover, ask questions, and make sense of the world around them. We believe children are capable, curiou

What is the Reggio Emilia Approach? The Reggio Emilia approach is a child-centered way of teaching that sees children as capable, curious, and full of ideas. Instead of following a rigid lesson plan, teachers watch what sparks children’s interest, then build meaningful learning and projects around it, encompassing all the preschool standards. At Explorer Children’s School in Castro Valley, this fits beautifully with how children learn best: through play, nature, conversation,