Curated Moments: Implementing Reggio with Infants, Toddlers, and Twos - Paperback

by Jennifer Kesselring (Author), Ashley Stewart (Author), Whitney Dickinson (Author)

Witness the magic of open-ended exploration and the wonder of learning through play.
As a nurturing caregiver, you have precious opportunities to ignite curiosity in the infants, toddlers, and twos you care for. Let Curated Moments be your guide to unlocking the possibilities of the Reggio Emilia approach for your littlest learners. Transform your space into a sensory wonderland overflowing with joyful inquiry.
Inside, you'll discover:

• the art of curating moments: Craft irresistible invitations with "intelligent materials" that spark exploration.
• how to design experiences that intrigue: Find step-by-step guidance on creating playful experiences to nurture curiosity, thinking, collaboration, and communication.
• how to notice the big ideas and concepts that children are exploring and use your observations to ask questions and develop next steps.
• real-life examples: Witness the magic of provocations in action, specifically tailored for infants, toddlers, and twos.

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Witness the magic of open-ended exploration and the wonder of learning through play.
As a nurturing caregiver, you have precious opportunities to ignite curiosity in the infants, toddlers, and twos you care for. Let Curated Moments be your guide to unlocking the possibilities of the Reggio Emilia approach for your littlest learners. Transform your space into a sensory wonderland overflowing with joyful inquiry.
Inside, you'll discover:

• the art of curating moments: Craft irresistible invitations with "intelligent materials" that spark exploration.
• how to design experiences that intrigue: Find step-by-step guidance on creating playful experiences to nurture curiosity, thinking, collaboration, and communication.
• how to notice the big ideas and concepts that children are exploring and use your observations to ask questions and develop next steps.
• real-life examples: Witness the magic of provocations in action, specifically tailored for infants, toddlers, and twos.

Author Biography

Jennifer Kesselring, MEd, is Head of Strategic Innovation and Learning at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK. She is currently working toward a doctorate in education at the University of Oklahoma. Ashley Stewart is a pedagogical coordinator at Riverfield Country Day School. She earned a bachelor of science in early childhood education at Northeastern State University. Whitney Dickinson is a pedagogical coordinator at Riverfield Country Day School. She earned a bachelor of science in education at the University of Oklahoma. Jerry Bates, MEd, is Head of School at Riverfield Country Day School. He is currently working toward a doctorate in education at the University of Oklahoma.