Reggio Emilia Early Learning Centres in Perth
Creating dynamic learning environments for our littlest knowledge-seekers.
Reggio Emilia
The third teacher.
Parallel to the Reggio Emilia theory, Ascolta believes the environment is the third teacher. We know all children are competent, curious, and eager to learn, and that physical spaces play a huge part in that learning. So, we strategically create our environments to support their readiness.
Through carefully-considered aesthetic environments, children engage in collaborative long-term investigations where they can construct knowledge through inquiries, explorations, and conversations. All Ascolta’s spaces are enriched with authentic materials to cultivate curiosities and provide dynamic learning opportunities. Through open-ended materials, our spaces promote imaginative play for creative self-led learning. Children are encouraged to think outside-the-box and have opportunities to expand and construct their meaning of the surrounding world.
Finding meaning in the everyday.
The big questions
We love that children are constantly asking “why?”, “how?”, and “what?” to seek meaning. As Educators, we also use these questions every day, reflecting on our practice and interactions with all children in our care. Part of this reflection process involves asking ourselves, “how can we help this child find meaning in their actions, encounters, and experiences?”.
We provide learning environments that encourage children to confidently shift from one experience to another. Spaces where they listen and are listened to — where they can express their differences and learn to appreciate the differences of others. Spaces where they can find meaning and intuitively learn new things, every day.
We encourage you to go deeper.
There’s more where that came from
The Reggio Emilia approach to education is a huge part of what we do. If you’d like to read more about the approach, here’s some helpful links.