Powerful Children: Understanding How to Teach and Learn Using the Reggio Approach

Early Childhood Education

by Ann Lewin-Benham, Leslie R. Williams (Series Editor)

In Possible Schools, Ann Lewin-Benham showed us that we can create schools that engage the minds of children and involve parents. In this book, she describes projects in a school that successfully adapted the Reggio Approach with Head Start–eligible children. She explains how to use the Reggio Approach to address current major concerns in early education, including helping children become self-disciplined, making sure children are ready for 1st grade, assessing children’s progress, and laying a foundation for literacy. Presenting a multitude of examples of excellent preschool practice, this dynamic

Genres: Education, Teaching

216 pages, Paperback

First published June 20, 2008

Reviews

[Laura]

I just found this book mind numbing boring. Will keep with other learning styles. There might have been some great nuggets here but I couldn't plow through it to find it.

[Janelle]

A bit outdated with references to technology and such, but otherwise still relevant and useful for anyone seeking to learn about Reggio.

[Julie Shick]

Every teacher of a young child should read this book! It talks about best practices. It is not twaddle but actual facts with reasoning and thought put behind it. Since it is not twaddle it is not a fast read, but it is worth every moment spent reading. I will reread this book after I spend time in my class to check whether or not I am succeeding as the teacher I should be.

[Aimee]

I read this for the study group for my daughter's daycare. It is a good summary of the Reggio approach to child care, and provides concrete examples. The sad part is realizing the large extent of barriers to implementing these ideas at the daycare. Hopefully the larger institution can find ways to allow these teachers can put their ideas to practice.

[Emily Holz]

I recommend reading it from page 90 on if you are looking for concrete examples.