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Our Curriculum

Child’s Play Early Learning is a Reggio Emilia influenced centre which is shaped by the Australian Early Years Learning Framework.

What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?

The Reggio Emilia Approach is an educational philosophy based on the image of the child, and of human beings. The core of the philosophy stems from the innate curiosity of children and helps them discover the world around them, and their role in it.

Using a self-guided curriculum, children are encouraged to express themselves in different ways and to explore, question and interpret the world around them with the ongoing guidance of educators and inclusion of families.

The role of the educator

The role of the educator is to offer the children opportunities to learn and make meaning of the world around them through co-constructing relationships with peers, adults and their environment. Educators strive to create an environment in which children feel safe, secure and engaging; an environment that stimulates each child’s sense of curiosity, inquisitiveness and investigation.

Families

We welcome families into our Reggio inspired educational contexts and encourage their participation in their children’s learning journey. Through working in partnership with families and ongoing sharing of ideas and skills we aim to create a supportive learning environment focussing on the child and their development of meaningful relationships.

Documentation

Educators document the children’s learning journey in a purposeful and meaningful way. Documentation includes diagrams, notes, conversations, photographs, videos and scribing. Educators use documentation to challenge and extend children’s thinking, for reflection, to connect with families and to further plan ways to engage and support the children’s learning and development. Documentation is respectful of the children and provides opportunities for educators to critically reflect on pedagogy and ensure every child is valued and can reach their full potential.