tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740314655298244745.post1636228637629448773..comments2010-07-14T04:51:11.287+02:00Comments on Reflections from Reggio Emilia: We Hit the Ground Running!Kelley Organekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955346664368476875noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740314655298244745.post-43360438029670186082010-07-07T00:43:57.963+02:002010-07-07T00:43:57.963+02:00Hi Janet and Jen,
Thanks for posting! It's c...Hi Janet and Jen,<br /><br />Thanks for posting! It's comforting to know that others are out there with us.<br /><br />Janet, to answer your questions, the school at the LM Centre is brand new and they had three preschool classes this year (3s, 4s, and 5s). They had just closed for the summer and were in the process of moving the 5s class to the kindergarten class. Eventually, they plan to have both a K and 1st grade at the center--they are adding a class a year. The current classes range in size from 24-26 children with 2 teachers per class. We do not know how many additional supporting staff are on hand. Interestingly, we learned an intention planning team involves the 2 teachers, the pedagogista, the atelierista and the COOK! We will try and find out if children contributed to the design of the new space. We do know all involved in the planning spent time carefully observing children and learning about the RE philosophy. The principal architect has been involved in Reggio schools since the 80s and his wife was an atelierista at one time.<br /><br />K & SKelley Organekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955346664368476875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740314655298244745.post-61705998439319602892010-07-06T14:01:33.429+02:002010-07-06T14:01:33.429+02:00Kelley and Susan-Congratulations to you and the sc...Kelley and Susan-Congratulations to you and the school for making this trip a reality! I am so excited for you and I love this idea of the blog. I will make sure to keep updated. Enjoy every minute.<br />jennifer (azzariti)jenazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469216761736245846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740314655298244745.post-81701174209869565122010-07-06T01:17:27.055+02:002010-07-06T01:17:27.055+02:00Hi Kelley & Susan! How exciting! You made it!...Hi Kelley & Susan! How exciting! You made it! Re: the LM Center's design. Was there any involvement from the children? Also, how many children attend the Center? You mentioned that it includes a primary school as well. How old are those students? Can't wait to hear more from you! JanetUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527411676355955214noreply@blogger.com