The Diary of Laura: Perspectives on a Reggio Emilia Diary

by Carolyn P. Edwards, Reggio Children (Contribution by)

This English translation of an educational diary follows a child’s first weeks in a Reggio Emilia infant-toddler program. Professionals have contributed essays on using these diaries as models for observation and family-oriented programming. Laura, the child in the diary, is now fully grown and has also written an essay reflecting on her Reggio Emilia experience.

Genres: Education

120 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2008

Reviews

[LG · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book at a conference in which Carlina Rinaldi spoke. When she told the story of Laura and the watch, I could see her passion for children and learning. I love the concept, not crazy about the execution.

[Taryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for an ECE course I am taking and it was a good book, unlike anything I had read before. It showed me how special/important documentation is and the true value of it. it was cool to see how everyday things were something truly amazing and special and that more then just milestones or "the good" things were captioned. this has perspectives from different teachers, it involves different activities (good and bad)and a whole community is involved in this amazing story that did a lot for the ECE field.

[Liz Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful exploration of the development of a young child in Reggio Emilia and what this can mean for early childhood educators. This book includes excerpts from the diary itself, a visit from Laura as an adult and a mother herself, as well as essays from educators from many parts of the world who explain what Reggio Emilia means to them and their practice.