We Are All Explorers: Learning and Teaching with Reggio Principles in Urban Settings

by Daniel R. Scheinfeld, Karen M. Haigh, Sandra J. P. Scheinfeld

This is the first book to systematically examine a large, program-wide implementation of the Reggio Approach in the United States. The authors provide a thoughtful, well-documented description and analysis of a multi-site preschool program serving low-income Latino and African American children and their families in the Chicago Commons Schools. While focusing on the application, meaning, and value of Reggio Emilia principles in preschool classrooms, the authors describe how those same principles and processes pervade relationships with parents, teacher professional development, and the overall organization of the program. Offering a powerful combination of theory and practice, this comprehensive

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Christie Angleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book so much - would give it ten stars if possible!

[Gusmenary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I teach at a small preschool co-op here in Chicago and I've always been hesitant to have any sort of curriculum when it came to taking care of the kids. My logic was always "They're three. Now is the time to learn social interaction and develop a sense of self. Not learn geography or multiplication tables like a Montesorri."

This book had definitely changed my outlook on curriculum based teaching in preschool. The oppurtunity to teaach kids cohesive material while simultaneously helping them develop their sense of person and self-recognizance has never been greater.

I reccomend this book to anyone who specializes in childhood education and teaches children in an urban environment.

[Michelle Cutler-ervin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for early childhood educators to add to their collection! This book provides a lot of opportunity for you to reflect on your practices and is guaranteed to not be the same for any two readers.

[Mills College Library]

372.21097 S319 2008