Musings

  • What is an 'Invitation to Play?'

    by Andrea Maendel
    'Invitation to Play' is a popular phrase in the early childhood educational world. Reggio Emilia is credited with first giving this concept a name and the Montessori and Waldorf styles of education rely on this model heavily. Open ended toys and loose parts are the important key. I was challenged to implement this principle one day when...