Mar 05 2011
Values of the Reggio Approach – Image of the Child
This entry is one of a series of entries designed to familiarize families with the core values of the Reggio approach to education. In the Preschools and Infant-Toddler centers of Reggio Emilia and in Reggio inspired schools in the United States, educators have what is referred to as a strong “image of the child”. A definition of “image of the child” would be capable, creative and responsible.
These are values and beliefs held by educators about young children and how they learn. In Reggio Emilia and in Reggio inspired schools like our school, we not only believe children are capable, creative and responsible, but we treat children as if they are by recognizing they have their own way of understanding the world and their own theories about how the world works. Children in Reggio inspired schools know that their ideas and their thinking is valued and respected. 
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