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Research at Reggio Emilia shows that children learn with deep understanding, from watching and experimenting within their natural environment.
In keeping with this philosophy, the physical environment at Kara is a highly effective teaching tool and much planning goes into its creation:
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Classrooms have large windows that flood rooms with light and fresh air. |
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All areas incorporate open spaces that allow children to freely move around and select how they want to work. |
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Walls are decorated with children's work, giving a strong sense of ownership and pride; "They like what I do here. They think it's important because it's on display!". |
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Outside areas contain a wide range of child-friendly equipment and activities plus an extensive selection of natural flora and fauna. |
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| At Kara children are encouraged to: |
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| This methodology ensures that all interactions with the ''world-at-Kara' are positive, playful and productive. |
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No matter how appropriate the environment, the curriculum and the faculty, research confirms that children cannot learn or grow as per their natural potential, if their emotional and social well-being are threatened or undermined.
Therefore a safe and nurturing environment that focuses on the building of relationships becomes a fundamental component in a child's learning process.
To achieve this objective, the Kara team works continuously to weave together the many elements of a comprehensive programme, to create an overall environment that is stimulating yet emotionally safe; one that meets the individual learning and emotional needs of each child.
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| The list goes on .... ensuring all interactions with the 'people-at-Kara' are reassuring, warm and friendly, to guarantee ... |