Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center Curriculum
Children’s joy, curiosity, and happiness are a big part of their learning. At Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center, we encourage them to have fun as a part of their education, with child-led activities which are adapted to their abilities and interests.
We aim to meet the following essential developmental aspects:
Emotional Development
Creative Expression
Early Language Development
Physical Development Needs
Cognitive Development
Developmental Milestones for various ages and stages
Reggio Emilia Learning
We follow the Reggio Emilia philosophy at Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center, which focuses on children’s natural curiosity and competency through a collaborative approach to learning.
There are 7 guiding principles of the Reggio Emilia. These principles are as follows:
Children are capable of constructing their own learning
Children play an active part in their education, as opposed to being passive observers. They are inspired by their own interests and curiosities and understand best how they like to learn. We follow their natural interests and allow children to initiate their own learning, often through exploration of the world around them.
Children are collaborators and learn through interaction within their communities Learning is based on relationships;
in Reggio Emilia, there is a close interaction between teachers, parents, and children. Children are natural collaborators, working best when included in a community instead of working independently. We ensure plenty of group work opportunities for the children, allowing them to learn from other children, adults, and the world around them.
Children are natural communicators and should be encouraged to express themselves however they feel they can
Created by the founder of Reggio Emilia (Loris Malaguzzi), the concept of The Hundred Languages proposes that children are natural communicators, and thus should be encouraged to communicate through whatever means they can. This may include words, movement, drawings, paintings, buildings, sculptures, and more.
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The classroom environment acts as the third teacher
One of the most powerful components of incorporating a Reggio-style philosophy into a classroom environment is to ensure that the classroom itself acts as a teacher. It is a place of shared relationships and should provide a sense of belonging, and be welcoming and authentic. We have designed our classrooms to fall in line with this principle.
Teachers are partners, nurturers, and guides who help facilitate the exploration of children’s interests
Teachers are partners in the learning process, facilitating the children’s education through guided experiences, open-ended discovery, and problem-solving. The main goal for the teacher is to listen and observe the children, as well as question and listen for opportunities to encourage further exploration. It also means that teachers are not planning projects or learning points in advance – they’re allowing projects to emerge based on the interests of the children.
Documentation is a critical component of communication
Teachers are responsible for documenting the learning process within the classroom and transcribing the verbal language used by children. Teachers may take photos and even videos to better understand children and give parents the opportunity to see what their child is doing. Documenting what the children do also demonstrates to children that their work is of value and provides them with a portfolio of the progress they make throughout their education.
Parents are partners in education
Reggio Emilia sees parental participation in their child’s education as a critical component of the learning philosophy. Parents are always invited to play an active role in their child’s learning experiences at Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center.
Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center
5313 Hames
Louisville 40291
United States
Talk Childcare Extended Learning Center
5313 Hames
Louisville, 40291
United States
+1 502 742 2273 extension 3
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