At Woodland Forest, our teachers draw inspiration from the Reggio Emilia Approach. But what is the Reggio Emilia Approach? This educational philosophy, designed for preschool and primary education, is student-centered and constructionist, promoting self-directed, experiential learning within relationship-focused environments. What does this mean for your preschooler? Your child will be immersed in a variety of educational experiences that foster self-expression, communication, logical thinking, and problem-solving.

A Reggio-inspired classroom is designed to cultivate cognitive, social, language, creative, and physical skills, empowering preschoolers to take on the role of knowledge seekers and researchers in their own learning journey.

What can you expect to see in our classroom with this approach?

Our Reggio-inspired curriculum is adaptable, evolving based on the children's ideas, interests, and observations.

You will notice an abundance of open-ended materials. These include both traditional and natural supplies, similar to those found in our outdoor classroom, and come in different sizes, colors, and textures. Our staff will be actively engaged with the children, participating in conversations, hands-on exploration, creation, and investigation.

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