Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 02:20 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal My Pleasure :) My Pleasure :)

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 02:12 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal Also, if you want to read up on Reggio, although... Also, if you want to read up on Reggio, although the Hundred Languages of Children is a fabulous book, I suggest starting with a less boring read so you do not discouraged. Some books I recommend: ...

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 02:04 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal Keep an eye on craigslist for a free or cheap... Keep an eye on craigslist for a free or cheap overhead projector. This can be used as a light table, to cast shadows of materials you place and then children can draw what they see, etc.

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 02:03 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal I have done the same thing. BTW....this is... I have done the same thing. BTW....this is Crystal. How ya doing Heidi? :hug:

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 02:01 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal I store smaller items on higher shelves for older... I store smaller items on higher shelves for older children and larger items on lower shelves. And I am calling BS on your assessor......she sounds like she hasn't a clue about Reggio

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 01:59 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal The role of the teacher: Consistent... The role of the teacher: Consistent supervision Ask open-ended questions while children explore to encourage creativity and critical thinking Be open-minded and flexible. Don't adhere to a set...

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 01:56 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal The environment: VERY organized, clean and... The environment: VERY organized, clean and safe Ample natural lighting - if not possible, plenty of other lighting Mirrors Baskets Clear containers Soft, cozy areas Areas for getting away...

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 01:53 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal Also, keep in mind the importance of sensory... Also, keep in mind the importance of sensory based experiences and art: Water play - add measuring cups, strainers, sifters, turkey basters, etc Make mud Leaves and nature based items Goop made...

Forum: Reggio / Waldorf / Forest Kindergarten / Granola / Natural - Learning Methods 01-27-2015, 01:46 PM

Replies: 17 Reggio Emilia Approach is NOT ALLOWED in Licensed Home Daycare in My County Views: 8,472 Posted By Crystal I think you can easily incorporate Reggio... I think you can easily incorporate Reggio theories with infants and toddlers. You really need to spend very little to do so, many items are free if you are willing to do some leg work: Nature:...