The slow beginning to our class. This is what will be the art area. We plan to allow the children to mix their own paints, have inspiration drawers full of pictures ranging from magazine cut outs to Van Gough prints, and use any and every medium imaginable. Art will be a very important component to our new little class.
Feathers, pom poms, pipe cleaners; every item imaginable will be available for the children to create with as they see fit. Using clear and neutral containers is very important to the Reggio philosophy. The container that the materials are in should not take away from the items inside.
A slow start to setting up our little class. We have to wait for more clear containers and neutral colored baskets arrive. All of our toys and learning materials were in red tubs, which is not "Reggio." Here you can see that we have placed the science center in from of a window. The natural light can be used in many science projects from observing X-Rays to growing plants. The math center was also strategically placed near the science center as well.
Our literacy center will be very important in the classroom. Soon to come will be lots of pillows to make the space cozy, a myriad of books, and various writing materials to inspire literacy. We plan to follow the Vygotsky theory closely. Labels and language will be EVERYWHERE.
