in the Reggio centers and schools?
The space of the atelier or studio was created in the infant-toddler centers and preschools in order to challenge the concept of “teachers” as the single, supportive reference point for children in schools. By purposefully adding the perspective and experiences of a teacher educated in the visual arts, a new kind of dialogue became possible. Not only did adults from different fields find ways to work in concert, children and adults found new windows for expression and learning. The atelier was particularly appointed to support the use of materials and media as languages for expression and learning by the children. Through time and with the inclusion of mini-atelier in each classroom, the work with many languages has been integrated into the entire school.
