Bringing Reggio Emilia Home: An Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Education Series) (Paperback)

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This is the first book to integrate the experience of a year-long internship in the preschools of Reggio, Italy, with a four-year adaptation effort in one American school. It is the compelling story of an American intern living and working alongside Italian educators and her attempts to bring the practices and values she learned home to a school in St. Louis, Missouri Pub: 11/97.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Teachers College Press (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807736600
• ISBN-13: 978-0807736609
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,637 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and Eye Opening!, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

As a newcomer to the principles behind the Reggio Emilia approach, I found this well written and interesting book to be the perfect introduction. The mix of case studies along with practical educator insights provide a real understanding of how Reggio Emilia schools operate. As a parent who is "shopping" for a preschool, this book showed me what early childhood education can be like - which i hope will allow me to make a more informed choice for my child. I'd recommend this book to educators and parents alike. A must read!

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational experience, December 22, 1999

By	Claudia Maria Cadena (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This book has certainly open my eyes to the importance of bringing children (their teachers amd parents) and nature in contact as a mean to develop their sense of exploration, imagination, creativity and collaboration.

It provided me with a clear understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach principles, and how I could as a parent encourage my child to explore, learn and enjoy through natural materials.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Learning Can Be, October 17, 2000

By A Customer

Terrific account of a teacher's experience with the Reggio approach to creative, joyful early childhood education. Dr. Cadwell brought the approach from a village in Italy to The College School in St. Louis; the reader feels like s/he was part of the journey too. This book is a terrific must-read for teachers or parents interested in early childhood development