Lessons from the Frog Room
Written By Emily B. Todd
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Make It Beautiful
According to the Reggio Emilia philosophy, enriching a space with beautiful or sentimental things shows respect for kids and begins teaching them what the adults around them value.
I still remember the print of Monet's Wild Poppies that was in my childhood room, so I hung one here too ($10 at art.com). I also set up a lamp with a fish-themed shade made by my cousin's wife before Tommy was born.
On the bookshelves we have family photos (including one of my first grade class) and other special objects, such as a wooden boat from Tommy's friend Nava, which we filled with shells from a trip to Cape Cod.
Plants add a little serenity, and they're a fur-free way to teach the kids about caregiving: Tommy loves to water the fuzzy-leafed panda plant.
Fabric for curtain panels from reprodepot.com.
Previous pages:
Going Back to Preschool
Creating a Reading Area
Building a Construction Zone
Playing Dress-Up
Cooking in the Kiddie Kitchen
Filling a Sensory Table
Adding Personal Touches
