Reggio Emilia-Inspired Approach

• Relationships
• The 100 Languages Of Children
• Project Work
• Documentation

The “100 Languages of Children” signifies the myriad ways in which children communicate, learn, and express their thoughts and ideas, and encompasses a wide range of modes of expression and communication. Some of these languages include:

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  Art:
  Children express themselves through various art forms, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage.
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  Music:
  Music and rhythm provide a way for children to communicate and experience emotions and creativity.
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  Movement and Dance:
  Physical movement, dance, and physical expression are important forms of communication for children.
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  Drama and Storytelling:
  Children engage in dramatic play, telling stories, and role-playing to express their ideas and emotions.
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  Construction and Building:
  Through building blocks, clay, or other materials, children create and communicate their ideas.

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  Nature and Science:
  Children explore and experiment with the natural world, fostering curiosity and understanding.
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  Writing and Literacy:
  As children develop their literacy skills, writing and reading become essential languages for communication.
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  Technology and Media:
  In the modern context, digital media and technology have also become languages of expression and exploration for children.
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  Collaboration and Social Interaction:
  The interaction and collaboration between children and adults are important forms of communication.
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  Symbolism and Representation:
  Children use symbols and representation to convey their ideas and thoughts.

By acknowledging and valuing the "100 languages of children," Alam Atelier promotes a holistic and child-centered approach to early childhood education, where the child's innate curiosity and creativity are central to the learning process.

Reggio Emilia-Inspired Approach

• Relationships
• The 100 Languages Of Children
• Project Work
• Documentation

Projects are not pre-planned by the teachers but are child-led, as they follow the interests of the children.

The project work is an inquiry-based model that may include Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). It is also a play-based model that enhances literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social-emotional skills, which are essential for the holistic development of the child.

Project work uses imaginative, innovative skills, research, hypotheses, and investigation, often in real-world scenarios. Children gain important knowledge and practical skills when they solve challenges and problems that they encounter in their project work. Critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and self-management skills are enhanced.

Reggio Emilia-Inspired Approach

• Relationships
• The 100 Languages Of Children
• Project Work
• Documentation

Documentation is making learning visible, promoting communication and collaboration, and supporting assessment and evaluation processes.

We carefully curate, display, and document children's thoughts and progression of thinking, making their learning visible in many ways: photographs, transcripts of children's thoughts and explanations, visual representations (drawings, sculptures, etc.). Through documentation, children's learning, areas for development, skills, strategies, processes, interests, strengths, and understandings are made visible and shared with children and families to enable them to interpret, reflect upon, evaluate, and co-construct the meaning of experiences.

Communication and collaboration between teachers, parents, and children is enhanced through documentation. It invites dialogue and the exchange of ideas about learning experiences. It allows children to reflect on and present their learning to a wider audience, helping to build their communication skills and confidence.

Documentation also acts as a form of assessment and evaluation. It helps educators assess children's development, understanding, and capabilities. It provides evidence of children's learning outcomes and helps educators make informed decisions about their teaching practices.