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Illuminating Creativity with Light and Shadow

In the captivating world of Reggio Emilia preschools, where education is seen as an art form, one of the most intriguing aspects is the use of light and shadow as tools for fostering creativity and imagination in young minds.

The Liberty School reggio emilia preschool daycare in Jersey City
"a horse carrying baby gourd"

The combination of projectors, translucent blocks, and magnatiles serves as a portal to a realm where children explore, create, and envision like artists. When children use these elements to cast colorful shapes and patterns on the walls, they embark on a journey into their imaginations, a journey they often affectionately call their own "movie theater."


The interplay of light and shadow allows children to transcend the limitations of their physical world, giving form to their dreams and stories. As they manipulate these tools, they're not just playing; they're experimenting, learning about colors and shapes, and weaving narratives from the interplay of light and shadow.




The Reggio Emilia philosophy values the development of the whole child, recognizing that creative thinking is an essential life skill that lays the foundation for problem-solving and innovation in later years. This approach celebrates the uniqueness of each child's imagination and fosters an enduring love for creativity and self-expression, a gift that will serve them throughout their lives.



The Liberty School reggio emilia preschool daycare in Jersey City




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