“To complicate is simple, to simplify is difficult.” – Bruno Munari Have you ever kicked off a class by asking a seemingly trivial question like, “What color is the snow?” Simple questions like these can open up a world of discovery. In this post, we’ll walk through my process for designing lesson plans that are
Reggio Approach
Reggio Emilia vs Montessori: Differences and Similarities
The ultimate education battle: Reggio Emilia vs Montessori. These two approaches, often used interchangeably, seem to pop out everywhere, from Pinterest activities to Instagram-worthy classroom setups. But are they the two sides of the same coin? Not quite. So let’s try to move beyond superficial labels, diving deep into the fundamental principles, methodologies, and classroom
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Art Education
Is Reggio Emilia the Same as Montessori? A Personal Experience
My Real-World Lessons from Reggio and Montessori Schools “Is Reggio Emilia the same as Montessori?” Suppose we are picturing educational philosophies as characters in a boxing ring; we might see Reggio Emilia with its team spirit in one corner and Montessori with its ‘do-it-yourself’ vibe in the other. While both are heavyweights in the world of