At Amaze, our philosophy is deeply inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach an internationally respected educational framework that sees children as capable, curious, and full of potential.
Originating in Reggio Emilia, Italy, this approach resonates deeply with our values: respectful relationships, child-led exploration, and a learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and enquiry.
The Child as a Competent Learner
We view children as strong, capable, and full of wonder. Our educators guide learning by following children’s interests, encouraging them to ask questions, explore ideas and discover meaning in their own way.
The Environment as the Third Teacher
Our learning environments are thoughtfully and intentionally designed to be calm, inviting and aesthetically rich – encouraging exploration, creativity, and meaningful social interaction with others and the world.
Learning Through Documentation
Educators carefully observe, record, and reflect on children’s work, play, conversations, and creations. These insights help make learning visible and shape future experiences tailored to each child’s development.
Project-Based Learning
Children engage in long-term projects based on real interests, from nature and storytelling to science and design. They use a variety of“languages” to express ideas through drawing, painting, construction, movement, and more.
Partnerships with Families
Families are co-learners and collaborators in their child’s educational journey. We value your voice, welcome your contributions and open dialogue and foster strong relationships built on trust, communication and shared purpose and decision-making.
At Amaze, our Reggio Emilia–inspired approach celebrates each child’s unique ways of learning and making meaning. We aim to nurture curious, confident, and capable learners ready to explore the world and express themselves in their own meaningful and unique way.
It’s a belief that children communicate and express themselves in many ways through words, drawings, building, music, dancing, movement, imagining, and more. Each language is equally valuable and important, allowing children to express their ideas, emotions, and understandings.
Educators observe children’s interests, questions, and conversations and use this information to guide meaningful, purposeful projects and experiences.
Absolutely. We encourage families to contribute their knowledge, interests, ideas, and cultural experiences. Your involvement helps enrich our projects and strengthen our community.
You’ll see learning stories, project boards, displays of children’s artwork and thinking, and digital portfolios and reflections showcasing the children’s learning journey in action.
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