The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative teaching philosophy that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community. Developed by Loris Malaguzzi, an educator, and a group of parents in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after World War II, this approach has gained worldwide recognition for its child-centered approach to learning. The Reggio Emilia approach is based on the belief
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Art history
The Winter Paintings that Changed Art | Winter Landscape Art Projects | Lesson Plan PDF
Discover the fascinating history of winter paintings in Western Art with this comprehensive winter landscape lesson plan. While snow and winter landscapes may seem commonplace, they were once a rarity in Western art. This lesson plan will guide students through the social and cultural changes that shaped the depiction of winter scenes in art, from
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Art Education
Creating Art for Social Change: How Art Can Inspire Activism
Art is a universal language that has the ability to transcend linguistic, cultural, and geographical barriers. It can provoke a range of emotions, from joy and happiness to sadness and anger, and it can convey powerful messages that can inspire change. Art has the power to move us, challenge our perceptions, and help us connect
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Book Recommendations
Moonlight Reading: Favorite Children’s Books to Teach Kids About the Moon
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your kids about the moon? Look no further than “Moonlight Reading: Children’s Books to Teach Kids About the Moon”. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of children’s books that explore the moon’s cultural significance and its impact on human imagination throughout history. Whether
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Children’s Books About Germs and Hygiene
Children have been at home for almost a month now; what may have seemed like an extended holiday, is now turning into something quite frightful and sometimes hard to grasp. How can we explain to them what is going on? How can we share necessary information about hygiene and health in an informative, yet reassuring manner?
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Art Education
Play Like a Surrealist: 13 Surrealist Games and Techniques to Unleash Kids Creativity
In the context of art education, Surrealist games can be a useful tool to disinhibit students and unlock their creativity.More so, they are a valuable component of any open-ended art exploration and a wonderful addition to project-based curriculums.
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Book Recommendations
11 Spring Books for Little Kids
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year as it is. Here is a list of great spring books for little kids to accompany them in their outdoor explorations.
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11 of the Best Earth Day Books for Children to Learn about Enviromentalism and Sustenability
April 22nd will be International Earth Day. Earth Day is a time to celebrate the beauty of our planet and raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection. As parents and educators, one of the best ways we can teach our children about the environment is by introducing them to engaging and informative books.
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Mixed Media
16 Easy Easter Crafts Your Kids Will Love
Not just egg dying: these super cool projects include decoupage, paper folding, marbling, assemblage and string art!