Children learn best when they feel curious. They learn more when they feel safe, supported, and free to explore.
At Jemasen Early Explorers, we offer Reggio Emilia–Inspired Learning Experiences that help children discover, create, question, and express themselves.
Families across Ottawa, ON, trust us because we focus on the child first. We build learning around your child’s interests, ideas, and natural abilities.
Reggio Emilia learning is a child-led approach. It encourages children to explore the world at their own pace. It supports curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. This learning style comes from Italy and is now one of the most respected approaches in early childhood education.
Reggio-inspired education uses:
Children learn through real experiences. They learn through questions. They learn through observing. They learn through hands-on discovery.
The Reggio approach began in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The community wanted a better future for their children. They believed children are capable thinkers. They believed children learn through relationships, exploration, and creativity.
Key principles include:
This philosophy shapes everything we do at Jemasen Early Explorers. It guides our activities. It guides our interactions. It guides how we observe and support each child’s development.
Our program supports natural learning. Children learn through open-ended experiences that encourage thinking and creativity.
We offer:
Every activity supports curiosity. Every moment encourages learning.
Reggio Emilia learning helps children grow in every area. It supports academic, emotional, social, and physical development.
Reggio Emilia learning:
This approach supports whole-child development. It prepares children for school, for social settings, and for daily life.
We design each day around children’s interests. Learning is flexible. Learning is open. Learning is meaningful.
A typical day includes:
Educators observe children closely. They follow children’s ideas. They help children go deeper into their questions. This creates stronger learning experiences.
Reggio-inspired learning supports all areas of growth. It enhances cognitive development. It improves communication. It builds emotional understanding. It strengthens motor skills.
Children also learn:
This approach builds skills that children carry throughout life.
We use materials that spark curiosity. These materials encourage children to explore, create, and experiment.
Examples include:
These tools help children learn in open-ended and meaningful ways.
Parents often compare Reggio Emilia with Montessori and traditional programs.
Here is how they differ:
Montessori uses structured materials.
Reggio encourages collaboration and group learning.
Traditional learning is teacher-led.
Reggio Emilia is ideal for families who want a creative, flexible, and inquiry-based approach.
Our classrooms inspire curiosity. They feel warm, natural, and inviting. Each space supports learning through exploration.
Our environment includes:
Every area is intentional. Every corner supports learning.
Our educators work as guides, not instructors. They help children discover new ideas. They encourage thinking and communication.
Educators:
They work with children, not over them.
We offer a strong, high-quality Reggio-inspired program built for children.
Families Choose Us Because:
We offer a learning environment where every child feels capable and valued.
Parents are partners in the Reggio journey. We value your ideas and involvement.
We support families with:
Your voice matters in your child’s learning.
Our process is simple and supportive. We help each child begin their learning journey with comfort and excitement.
Step-by-Step Process:
We observe their interests and learning styles.
We design activities around their ideas.
Children start exploring and creating.
Educators support deeper learning.
We track growth and share progress with parents.
Parents stay involved through communication and collaboration.
This process keeps learning meaningful and joyful.
It focuses on child-led exploration, inquiry-based activities, and creative expression.
No. Learning grows from children’s interests and ongoing projects.
Parents stay involved through communication, documentation, and occasional project contributions.
Loose parts, natural items, art supplies, sensory tools, and real-world materials.
Yes. The approach supports all learning styles and abilities.
Educators supervise closely and choose safe, age-appropriate materials.
No. Both use child-led approaches. However, Reggio Emilia focuses more on collaboration, creativity, and project-based learning.
Give your child a place where curiosity grows every day. Choose us for Reggio Emilia–Inspired Learning Experiences. We help children explore, discover, and build real confidence.
Contact us to schedule a tour or ask questions.
Let your child explore, discover, and grow with confidence at Jemasen Early Explorers.
