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Reggio and Documentation

My quest this year was to create a more organised environment in my classroom. A space that
allowed for natural expression through various forms of play as well as a space that was
organised and wasn’t too expensive.

My inspiration has come from relieving in many schools within many different classrooms,
meeting new creative teachers and sharing their ideas as well as internet browsing and blogging.

I do not claim to be a ‘Reggio Teacher’ but I love how Reggio Emilia classrooms are designed to
be a beautiful third teacher. If the environment is set up right, the children will be more likely to
be actively engaged with the materials. Actively engaged children are learning through play.
When children are engaged in activities, teachers have more time to positively interact with the
children, observe the learning in action, write down language, and take pictures.
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Documenting this learning is such an important aspect of the Reggio Emilia approach.
Publications I have seen by Reggio Children shows work by children that is beautifully and
clearly presented. I understand that by arranging an aesthetic display or presentation of learning
with care, we show our respect for the children’s work and make strong statements about the
children’s potential.

Here are some examples of documentation of children’s work that I have found to be particularly
inspiring and creative. I hope that my own effort to document my children’s work is as respectful
and creative as these examples!

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Pictures of all the children as well as a colour chart

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2 thoughts on “Reggio and Documentation”

1. CHRISTOPHER FROST (@FROSTCHRISSY)

January 21, 2016 at 11:54 am ·
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I absolutely love your documentation Kate – it’s been one of my personal inquiries for the last
two to three years, that and the Reggio approach generally. Where are you teaching? I’d love
to look into your school website. cfrost@tokyois.com

2. KELLI STERN
February 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm ·
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For the self-portraits were those done in black marker or charcoal?

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