Our Guiding Principles

In the Reggio Emilia Approach, there is a coined expression, “A child has a hundred languages.” The approach unites and develops all languages-innovation, nature, construction, fantasy, art, music, dance, building, writing, talking, signing, science, body, and soul. The multiple languages are used to help children build knowledge and understand the world around them. 

The guiding principles of Reggio Emilia at FPE include:

• Considering children as collaborators, communicators, and protagonists
• Considering the teacher in several roles: as the nurturer, partner, guide, researcher and advocate in their relationship with each child
• Respecting the foundation of cooperation and collaboration
• Using the environment as the “third teacher”
• Addressing parents as partners
• Considering documentation as a facet of communication