Our Environment

Our Environment

Why The Environment Is Considered The 3rd Teacher in The Reggio Emilia Approach

“We place enormous value on the
role of the environment as a motivating and animating force in
creating spaces for relations, options, and emotional and cognitive
situations that produce a sense of well-being and security.”

Our Learning Environment

At Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School, we believe the environment is
more than a backdrop it is the third teacher.
Inspired by the Reggio
Emilia approach, our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor
spaces are rich with natural light, texture, and purpose, encouraging
exploration, collaboration, and meaningful discovery.
From open-ended materials to nature-infused spaces, every detail of
our environment is intentionally curated to support child-led
learning, emotional security, and creative expression.
Children are
encouraged to move freely, make choices, and interact with their
surroundings, thereby fostering independence and confidence from
an early age.
Highlights of Our Reggio-Inspired Learning Spaces
Our learning environment is an immersive experience thoughtfully
designed to engage the senses, spark creativity, and support
meaningful exploration. Every corner of Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia
School reflects our commitment to beauty, function, and
intentionality, providing children with the freedom and inspiration tolead their learning.

Highlights of Our Reggio-Inspired Learning Spaces

Our learning environment is an immersive experience thoughtfully designed to engage the senses, spark creativity, and support meaningful exploration. Every corner of Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School reflects our commitment to beauty, function, and intentionality, providing children with the freedom and inspiration to lead their learning.

Classrooms

Classrooms – Warm, light-filled spaces designed to feel like home. Each room invites calm, creative, and independent expression using natural materials and open-ended provocations.
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Ateliers

Ateliers – Beautifully curated art studios and mini workshops where children explore clay, charcoal, watercolors, and found objects—celebrating the hundred languages of expression.
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Recycling & Maker Center

Recycling & Maker Center – A sustainability hub where students repurpose everyday items into imaginative creations, learning innovation, responsibility, and resourcefulness.
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Sensory Motor Studio

Sensory Motor Studio – A rich, multisensory zone filled with textures, sounds, lights, and natural elements, encouraging active exploration and cognitive growth.
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The Central Plaza

The Central Plaza – A collaborative gathering space designed with natural materials and open-ended tools, inspiring group projects, dialogue, and creative play.
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Outdoor Amphitheater

Outdoor Amphitheater – A performance and storytelling stage where children build confidence and expression through movement, music, and dramatic arts.
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Outdoor Classrooms & Gardens

Outdoor Classrooms & Gardens – Reggio-inspired playgrounds, edible gardens, and an outdoor kitchen invite discovery through STEM learning, inquiry, and seasonal exploration.
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Mud Kitchen & Bakery House

Mud Kitchen & Bakery House – Hands-on spaces where children create, pretend, and explore concepts such as measurement, cause and effect, and imagination through sensory-rich activities.
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Vintage Laundry Playhouse

Vintage Laundry Playhouse – A whimsical, real-world play structure that fosters collaboration and practical life skills through imaginative role-play.
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Butterfly & Bird Houses

Butterfly & Bird Houses – Living classrooms where children care for nature firsthand, developing empathy, patience, and stewardship.
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Little Farm & Yoga Pavilion

Little Farm & Yoga Pavilion – A wellness-centered retreat that promotes mindfulness, movement, and animal care.
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STEM Outdoor Lab

STEM Outdoor Lab – An exploratory space that blends science, technology, engineering, and nature-based learning in a hands- on, Reggio-inspired way.
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Recycling & Maker Center

The Patio – A free-choice play zone featuring sand, water, loose parts, and building tools—designed to empower creativity, risk- taking, and kinesthetic learning.
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At Fiorella, every space tells a story. Every environment is a living invitation to wonder.
Every detail—from aesthetics to materials— reflects our belief that the environment is the third teacher.
Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School – Where beauty, learning, and imagination grow together.
The carefully designed settings are a cornerstone of our commitment to providing an authentic, aesthetically pleasing, and culturally relevant learning environment.
In this environment, teachers work alongside students in a collaborative, co-learning relationship, supporting a lateral dynamic rather than a hierarchical one.
This partnership extends to families and the broader community, creating a holistic and inclusive learning experience

Our Environment

The Environment as the Third Teacher

Our Learning Environment

In the Reggio Emilia approach, the environment is more than a backdrop—it is the third teacher, alongside parents and educators.
Thoughtfully designed spaces spark curiosity, creativity, and connection, making learning visible and meaningful.
At Fiorella Di Reggio Emilia School, our classrooms are filled with natural light, open-ended materials, and authentic art tools like clay, watercolor, charcoal, and natural elements.
These carefully chosen resources encourage children to explore, express, and engage deeply with the world around them.
Our environment is intentionally beautiful, functional, and responsive—an ever-evolving space that reflects children’s ideas, interests, and growth.

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