Reggio Emilia Education
Nurturing Creativity, Curiosity, and Communication
At Raising Stars Preschool℠, we proudly follow the Reggio Emilia approach, a philosophy that sees every child as full of potential. Children are encouraged to express themselves in many ways—what the philosophy calls the “100 languages”—through play, art, movement, and exploration. This child-centered, experiential approach emphasizes self-guided learning in environments built on strong relationships.
We are members of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance and provide resources, like the Reggio Emilia magazine, for parents who want to learn more. Below, explore the seven key characteristics of a Reggio Emilia program and how we bring them to life every day.
Child Centered:
At Raising Stars Preschool℠, our emergent curriculum evolves around children’s interests. Educators observe, document, and plan projects that spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, keeping learning fresh and meaningful.
Learning Through Play
Children explore, problem-solve, and create with open-ended materials and loose parts. Free play is the work of childhood, helping them build relationships, test ideas, and make sense of the world—all in a hands-on, engaging environment.
The Third Teacher:
At Raising Stars Preschool℠, every space—from classrooms to play yards—is thoughtfully designed to support learning and development. Children explore freely, engaging with natural materials and open-ended play that sparks creativity, imagination, and responsibility. Our indoor and outdoor environments are living parts of your child’s educational journey, shaping how they explore, connect, and grow every day.
Daily Documentation:
At Raising Stars℠, we document learning daily—through classroom displays, photos, videos, quotes, and developmental insights shared via our secure school app. Educators use in-class tablets to update families in real time, respond to messages, and provide notifications for drop-off and pick-up, giving peace of mind.
This consistent documentation keeps you connected to your child’s experiences and supports educators in tracking developmental needs and interests.
Inquiry:
A cornerstone of Reggio Emilia-inspired education is wondering with the child—encouraging exploration and curiosity. At Raising Stars, educators set up daily provocations that spark creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling.
By observing and documenting how children engage, teachers guide meaningful projects and help children gain confidence in expressing ideas, asking questions, and exploring their own theories.
Personalized Learning:
Observation is central to Reggio Emilia-inspired education. At Raising Stars℠, educators intentionally step back to notice children’s strengths, challenges, and developmental progress.
By observing play, interests, and self-regulation, teachers create thoughtful provocations that make learning personal, engaging, and meaningful. These insights also help support each child in becoming more independent, confident, and capable every day.
Collaboration:
At Raising Stars℠, children learn through teamwork and shared projects, building cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills. Seeing their collaborative creations displayed fosters pride, belonging, and recognition of their contributions.
Documentation keeps families connected to their child’s experiences, turning “What did you do today?” into meaningful insight.
Community:
At Raising Stars℠, children learn and play across classrooms, participate in shared activities, and explore local parks, libraries, and cultural spaces, fostering connection and belonging. Families are encouraged to engage through events and volunteering, strengthening home-school partnerships.
Here, children discover a love of learning while growing in a supportive, connected community—both inside and beyond our school.
Raising Stars is a proud member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance.
Raising Stars Preschool Limited
Address: 3404 24th Street Vernon BC, Canada
Phone: (250) 938-7264
Email: raisingstarspreschool@gmail.com
Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm