I'm a Reggio Teacher - Page 3

[LauraLoo]

Just throwing this in......

The principal of our RE inspired charter school (K - 5) is retiring at the end of this year She is so wonderful - there are some big shoes to fill. They are conducting a nationwide search for a replacement. If anyone is interested in more information, please PM me.

[Hannahkatiebell]

Originally Posted by molarmama

Do you have any suggestions for preschool aged boys to play with at home? My 2 and 4 year old boys are in a University preschool which we have loved. While we spend time outside, have started a garden, and read often. But my kids seem to have trouble playing well together without constant adult interaction. I can't get them to engage in spontaneous play.

I am a Reggio Teacher from Louisville, KY. My school's website is www.ProspectLatinSchool.org

Engaging materaisl for preschoolers:

wooden blocks of all shapes and sizes, including wordly architecture blocks
construction/building toys
paints: watercolors of all kinds are the easiest with which to learn
real art supplies not "kiddie" "clean" art supplies
sensory play in plastic tub at home (i.e. sand, rice, dirt, water, scented [
herbs mixed with materials)
musical instruments
puzzles large floor puzzles and small wooden puzzles
books
playdough (homemade)
cooking activities (begin with simple tasks like chopping bananas with butter knives, peeling carrots, and mixing like instant puddings)
dress up clothes from thrift store and a variety of real props like old suitcases
writing materials to use during each play activity for (examples) writing recipes, grocery lists, tickets, letters, etc.


Hope that these help! Have fun!

[ani'smommy]

I'm so happy to see this thread! DD is starting at a RE school next week. She's 3.5 so I'm a little nervous that she's too young, but she is soooooo excited, and the school looks awesome.

[mama2cal&darby]

Holly, or other RE teachers, what sort of training would you recommend for someone interested in starting an RE inspired preschool? I am thinking about getting a Masters which would qualify me for teaching primary/junior (in case I choose to work as a kinder teacher in a PS later), and also give me my early childhood education qualification. The programme sounds very progressive with an emphasis on research, but I don't see any courses on the RE approach. I am reading books right now- any suggestions? Thanks.

[Aeress]

You may also want to look at Project Approach.

A dear friend has been to RE in Italy and she says that to really get to the heart of RE you should visit. Yeah, not going to happen on my small budget.

[LCT]

Subbing! I'm new to MDC and very interested in Reggio! My family and I are involved with a Reggio group in Maryland that's in its early stages. It's great to hear everyone's experiences!

[swampangel]

Does anyone know about the Opal School in Portland, Oregon? It's an RE charter that goes from K through 5th. It's hard to get into but we applied this year for 1st grade.

[Polliwog]

I've heard wonderful things about the Opal School. It's got a great reputation in the Reggio-Inspired world.

[swampangel]

Good to know, Beth. Thanks!

[Polliwog]

You're welcome. I'm actually quite jealous.

[BabyFinch]

Sumner Valley Preschool?

Does anyone have experience with the Sumner Valley Preschool in Sumner, WA (a RE preschool)? I'm having a heck of a time finding anything online about them, but the website looks good and the head teacher seemed really nice on the phone. TIA!!

[reggiomom]

Are there Reggio schools in Orlando Florida?

Hi,

I live in Orlando, want to send my three year old to a Reggio inspired school. Do you know of any in Orlando, Florida,

Many thanks,

[*Devon*]

You can look on the NAREA website for Reggio teachers in the area, I believe!

[Triniwife]

Originally Posted by Blooming

You know I just kind-of stumbled upon reggio. I was working as a preschool teacher for a very progressive director. I don't think she knew it but she was already on the road to Reggio.

Anyway I started taking classes to get my degree as an early childcare teacher. The FIRST class I took was a child development class. The teacher happended to show us a film of the actual Reggio school in Italy. It took my breath away. It was like I had found the missing puzzle piece.

After that I tried to self-study and incorporate the Reggio philosphy into a few diffrent schools I worked at. It never worked, the schools were all to traditional.

Finally I moved to a larger city and took a whole class on Reggio. It was WONDERFUL! The teacher even taught us in the Reggio style. I was in heaven!

From there I hooked up with one of two Reggio schools and began teaching there. The first couple of years were like kind of like an apprentice ship. I struggled to unlearn everything I had not only learned in the five years I had been teaching but in my own school years. But I wanted to learn so badly, and I am so thankful I stuck with it. Being a Reggio teacher has made me a better mother and changed the way I look at life.

So this is how it happended for me.

I know there is an online school that teachs Reggio and is very credible. I will try to find out the name.

Boy, did I relate to your story. I'm right at the point where I'm self teaching and have two preschoolers at home inspiring me to find out more. I have a B.A. in education, saw the Reggio school in one of my college classes and have never forgotten it. Unfortunately, I'm an hour and a half from the closest RE school. I would love to find out more about online school.

[tzs]

wow! i've been on MDC for a while and didn't know this forum existed!
i taught at a school transitioning to reggio and since i have a degree in an unrelated field, need to do some additional education for licensing. but i think many other teachers were also looking for guidance in reggio method. for some it's harder than others...if you;ve been teaching "projects" for 20 years.

anyway...somebody mentioned a reggio online school or courses or something. does anybody have a link?

[angelarmh]

Reggio Schools in San Diego

Can anyone recommend a Reggio School in San Diego?

[elefante]

Hi there, Holly. Not sure if you are still posting but I am curious, how does one become a reggio teacher?

I learned about RE because as a preschool teacher in a home-based, nature emphasized preschool I worked at some parents told me I teach in a RE style, and I feel like this is right up my alley! Although I've taught preschool for about 5-6 years now, I am formally a trained artist and love to garden with children and teach them how to harvest crops we can use to dye our own playsilks and bring them into the woods and see what adventures lie for us there. 

Anyhow, I am curious because I feel like I believe whole heartedly in the RE way, and it is something I have been praciting for years, but I don't feel comfortable calling myself a Reggio Teacher because I am not specifically trained as that. I just follow my instincts, respect the people [of all ages!] that I work with, and trust that what we are doing is beneficial for everyone's development and will lead to a better society. 

[gardenbelle]

I just saw this now, but we like St. Mark Preschool in south Encinitas which is a Reggio Emilia program.

Originally Posted by angelarmh 

Can anyone recommend a Reggio School in San Diego?