By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. I have recently been delving into “How Does Learning Happen?” Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014) and thinking deeply about how I can use this document to guide my practice. This is a document that asks educators to challenge the status quo. It suggests we engage in critical reflection because as … Continue reading
We are proud to be working with the York Region Nature Collaborative to support two amazing upcoming events. On April 25th at the beautiful Swan Lake Centre in Richmond Hill a workshop featuring early childhood educators and full day kindergarten teachers incorporating forest school practices will take place, Forest Schools: Enhancing your Outdoor Environment with Forest … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. It is heartening to see that there is much interest in the Reggio Emilia Approach and a genuine desire expressed by many to begin the process of becoming Reggio inspired. Thinking about our practice as a journey has me pondering. Metaphors are a useful tool to promote reflective thinking about … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D., RECE. I am feeling inspired lately. Even though it has been a long time since I first discovered the philosophy and guiding principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach at times over the years I have gotten disillusioned about my ability to bring Reggio home. But lately I am feeling very encouraged. My … Continue reading
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