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The Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to early childhood education has developed and continues to evolve as a result of over 40 years’ experience within a system of municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Parents, who started the schools in the 1940s, continue to participate to ensure the schools reflect the values …

Although Kallista Kindergarten is located just across the road from Kallista Primary School, and many families choose to continue their child’s education there, our nature kindergarten program also attracts families from across the Dandenong Ranges. As a result, our kindergarten feeds into a variety of schools throughout the region, including but not limited to: Kallista …

Articles: Raise a Nature Lover Bush Kinder: Challenging our notions of preschool provision A review of research on outdoor learning Scientists say children should have a muddy good time Is Nature -Deficit Disorder Depressing Kids? The real benefits of nature play everyday Reconnecting the worlds children to nature Nature makes us more caring  The Dirt …

Routine Songs Sit down on the mat Come and sit down on the mat Come and sit down over here Come and sit down on the mat Come and sit down and have a chat. Hold hands in a circle Let’s hold hands in a circle. Lets hold hands in a circle. Let’s hold hands …