The northern Italian town of Reggio Emilia has become world-renowned for its forward-thinking approach to early childhood education.

The resource includes an activity designed to encourage practitioners to consider whether their daily classroom routine follows children’s learning interests or is driven by an ‘adult timetable’.

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The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Education (PDF 486 KB)

Activity notes for The Reggio Emilia Approach (Word 23 KB)

Leader's notes for The Reggio Emilia Approach (Word 24 KB)

About the author

This publication was written by Marianne Valentine. It was first published in 1999 and updated in 2006.

Reggio Emilia: In conversation with Professor Carla Rinaldi and Professor Ger Graus OBE

Education Scotland was privileged to host Professor Carla Rinaldi and Professor Ger Graus in September 2023, providing Scottish educators with a rare chance to hear from Professor Rinaldi in person and to ask their questions. For those who were not able to make it to the event or those who wish to listen again the video of the event is now available in full.