The Hundred Languages of Children : The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education

Rating:
Summary: An Inspirational Book!
Review: Being an Early Childhood Education student, my dream is to teach children and to teach them in the best way possible. I was first introduced to Reggio Emilia in a lecture at University early this year. During this lecture I learnt of this marvellous book that told the story of Reggio Emilia. I haven't been able to put the book down since! I have become totally inspired by what I have read, about the theories, ideas and beliefs behind this special educational community that is Reggio Emilia. From this book I have begun to understand that if you give children the best early in life it is a training for life. The interview with Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of Reggio Emilia, is inspiring, making the reader feel as though they are in fact speaking to Malaguzzi. Being able to read about the life of this great educator, about how Reggio Emilia came alive, especially in his own words, is unbelievable. The activities presented in the book and the pictures by the children are wonderful. I have gained so much from this book, so many ideas that I will hold onto to ensure my success as a teacher. This book has truly opened my eyes to what the focus of education should be, that is the children. I feel extremely lucky to have read this book, the more I read the more I want to visit Reggio Emilia and see the great work that is being done, by the teachers and children alike. This book is a treasure, one that I could read over and over. I highly recommend it to any education students, educators and parents of young children as an insightful look into what we can only hope to achieve in every classroom.

Rating:
Summary: An Inspirational Book!
Review: Being an Early Childhood Education student, my dream is to teach children and to teach them in the best way possible. I was first introduced to Reggio Emilia in a lecture at University early this year. During this lecture I learnt of this marvellous book that told the story of Reggio Emilia. I haven't been able to put the book down since! I have become totally inspired by what I have read, about the theories, ideas and beliefs behind this special educational community that is Reggio Emilia. From this book I have begun to understand that if you give children the best early in life it is a training for life. The interview with Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of Reggio Emilia, is inspiring, making the reader feel as though they are in fact speaking to Malaguzzi. Being able to read about the life of this great educator, about how Reggio Emilia came alive, especially in his own words, is unbelievable. The activities presented in the book and the pictures by the children are wonderful. I have gained so much from this book, so many ideas that I will hold onto to ensure my success as a teacher. This book has truly opened my eyes to what the focus of education should be, that is the children. I feel extremely lucky to have read this book, the more I read the more I want to visit Reggio Emilia and see the great work that is being done, by the teachers and children alike. This book is a treasure, one that I could read over and over. I highly recommend it to any education students, educators and parents of young children as an insightful look into what we can only hope to achieve in every classroom.