Pre-schools are important places for the development of a child. It is important for preschools to ensure that the children are provided with best services that will ensure both physical and mental development in the long run (Christakis, 2016).
The best approach to be taken for preschool education for young children is a combination of both Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Montessori approach will be important in ensuring that children develop independently with enough freedom. The approach insists on respect for a child’s social, physical and psychological development through providing the child with a good environment that encourages these developments (Lillard, 2005). The Montessori approach is important in ensuring that there is focus on development stages, child-centered learning, cooperative play, among many other benefits. Montessori approach will help children utilize their abilities and skills that they have in possession and also help them learn and develop new skills that will be important for development (Lillard, 2005).
Reggio Emilia on the other hand helps inspire and bring in innovation to early childhood education system. The approach values a child and believes that every child is capable, strong, resilient, and knowledgeable thus potential of doing much more good. Children grow as curious beings and full of urge to learn and know new things. Combining the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach will help children develop their skills and potentials from an environment that is free and independent (Edwards, 2008).
The preschool with the two combined approaches will ensure that the children grow up as powerful persons both physically and emotionally. The preschool will also have trainers who understand on how to use the approaches for the development of the children and ensure that every child is fully serviced and cared for in the environment.
References;
Christakis, E. (2016). The importance of being little: What preschoolers really need from grownups. New York, New York : Viking
Lillard, A. S. (2005). Montessori: The science behind the genius. London [u.a.: Oxford Univ. Press.
Edwards, C. P. (2008). The hundred languages of children: The Reggio Emilia approach - advanced reflections. Greenwich, Conn.: Ablex Publication.
