In the Spirit of the Studio: Learning from the Atelier of Reggio Emilia, Second Edition (Early Childhood Education)

This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The Second Edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience. The atelier, or studio, is a key element of the renowned preschools and infant-toddler centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. This beautiful, full-color resource explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier affect an entire school's approach to the construction and expression of thought and learning. The authors provide examples of projects and address practical aspects of the atelier , including organizing the environment and using materials. No other book presents a more thorough examination of the philosophy, practice, and essential influence of the Reggio-inspired studio. Book Features: A comprehensive approach that addresses learning, collaboration, relationships, and community. The writing and practice of influential educators from Reggio Emilia, including a new chapter by Vea Vecchi. A window into many ateliers/studios within the United States that have created settings and experiences to suit their unique contexts. Updated conversations with the protagonists from Reggio Emilia as they speak about the history and evolution of the atelier.

This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The Second Edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience.

The atelier or studio is a key element of the renowned preschools and infant-toddler centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. This beautiful, full-color resource explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier affect an entire school’s approach to the construction and expression of thought and learning. The authors provide examples of projects and address practical aspects of the atelier, including organizing the environment and using materials. No other book presents a more thorough examination of the philosophy, practice, and essential influence of the Reggio-inspired studio.

Contributors: Pauline Baker, Barbara Burrington, George Forman, Susan Harris MacKay, Giovanni Piazza, Carlina Rinaldi, Lori Geismar Ryan, and Vea Vecchi.

“This book’s great illustrations and enthusiasm for learning make it difficult to put it back on the shelf!”

—SchoolArts

“Brims with suggestions and examples of projects and testimonies, and should become a requirement for all graduate students entering the education field.”
—Journal of the Association for Childhood Education International

“Will help to promote a vibrant and creative approach to learning that will enrich American children’s educational experience.”
—Barbara and Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The Second Edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience. The atelier or studio is a key element of the renowned preschools and infant-toddler centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. This beautiful, full-color resource explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier affect an entire school's approach to the construction and expression of thought and learning. The authors provide examples of projects and address practical aspects of the atelier , including organizing the environment and using materials. No other book presents a more thorough examination of the philosophy, practice, and essential influence of the Reggio-inspired studio. Contributors: Pauline Baker, Barbara Burrington, George Forman, Susan Harris MacKay, Giovanni Piazza, Carlina Rinaldi, Lori Geismar Ryan, and Vea Vecchi. "This book's great illustrations and enthusiasm for learning make it difficult to put it back on the shelf!" — SchoolArts "Brims with suggestions and examples of projects and testimonies, and should become a requirement for all graduate students entering the education field." — Journal of the Association for Childhood Education International "Will help to promote a vibrant and creative approach to learning that will enrich American children's educational experience." — Barbara and Eric Carle , author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar SECOND EDITION......Page 4 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 14 The Context and Inspiration of Our Work......Page 18 From the Beginning of the Atelier to Materials as 100 Languages: Loris Malaguzzi's Thoughts and Strategies......Page 24 Poetics of Learning......Page 34 The Amusement Park for Birds: Emergence and Process of a Project......Page 40 The Whole School as an Atelier: Reflections by Carla Rinaldi......Page 60 The Grammar of Materials......Page 66 The Atelier Environment and Materials......Page 80 Melting Geography......Page 98 Border Crossings and Lessons Learned: The Evolution of an INtergenerational Atelier......Page 110 The Atelier: A System of Physical and Conceptual Spaces......Page 128 The Story of a Studio in a Southern Arizona Public School......Page 152 Creativity at the Heart of Learning......Page 166 In the Spirit of the Studio......Page 182 Epilogue......Page 206 Glossary......Page 210 About the Editors and Contributors......Page 214 Index......Page 218 This Critically Acclaimed, Lavishly Illustrated Book Will Help Educators Create The Highest Quality Learning Opportunties For A New Generation Of Children. The Second Edition Features Substantial And Important Changes, Including The Addition Of New Chapters By Pioneers Of The Work That Happens In The Atelier Who Draw On Several Decades Of Experience. The Atelier Of Studio Is A Key Element Of The Renowned Preschools And Infant-toddler Centres Of Reggio Emeilia, Italy. This Beautiful, Full-colour Resource Explores How The Experiences Of Children Interacting With Rich Materials In The Atelier Affect An Entire School's Approach To The Construction And Expression Of Thought And Learning. The Authors Provide Examples Of Projects And Address Practical Aspects Of The Atelier, Including Organizing The Environment And Using Materials. No Other Book Presents A More Thorough Examination Of The Philosophy, Practice, And Essential Influence Of The Reggio-inspired Studio. Review: "This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The second edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience."