Create a play space for young babies inspired by Reggio principles, to encourage independent play, interaction with stimulating materials and curiosity about the world.
In Reggio thinking there is a belief that the environment is the “third teacher” and that it is crucial to provide children with plenty of natural light, space for movement, stimulation and access to open-ended play resources. For babies and young children it is important that these are highly tactile and varied so that they can investigate them using their primary way of interacting with the world; the senses.
If you’d like to read more about creating a Reggio/ Montessori environment for play and learning, read the wonderful An Everyday Story. For ideas to encourage Montessori activities at home, visit How we Montessori for inspiration.
Looking for baby play ideas? Here are 20 activities for 6-18 months olds
Anonymous says
Beautiful!
Anna Ranson says
thank you
Su says
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Anna Ranson says
haha ok, thanks.It was past midnight 🙂
Rachelle | Tinkerlab says
Gorgeous! I’m a huge admirer of the Reggio Emilia and love how you’ve pulled this together for Bean. It honors her intelligence, and it feels so quiet and respectful.
Anna Ranson says
Thanks Rachelle!
Rosie says
Oh I would love to lie in there too. Wonderful. I think I (unwittingly) created a space like this for my little one – we had a lambskin, black and white mobile and a mirror.
Anna Ranson says
Sounds lovely! Yes, I think most of this is probably common sense and aesthetically pleasing to us as adults too!
angelique says
This is a great post Anna, I am in love with reggio’s principals, they touch the core of what I believe is good for a well balanced development.
With Love,
Angelique
Anna Ranson says
thanks Angelique! I should add a link to your wonderful Reggio inspired Pinterest board too!
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
wonderful space – it looks so inviting to play in
Anna Ranson says
thanks Cerys!
Jackie says
Anna, would you be able to share more links to your purchases? I would love to know where you got the black and white cushion.
Thanks,
Jackie
Anna Ranson says
Hi Jackie! Is the slideshow widget working for you? It links to the resources on Amazon including that high contrast mat. I can see it but wondering if it isn’t showing up for you? (It’s near the end of the post)
Anna Ranson says
Should have said, of course, that it is from Amazon and the brand is Manhattan Toys
Anonymous says
i would very much know where you got the banner?! it’s beautiful!
Anna Ranson says
It’s the easter egg spin art garland that the girls made this Spring! https://theimaginationtree.com/2012/03/easter-egg-spin-art-garland.html
marie says
Yes, the banner in the first picture looks unique. Did you make it?
Anna Ranson says
That’s the spin art easter egg garland that the girls made this Spring! https://theimaginationtree.com/2012/03/easter-egg-spin-art-garland.html
Natasha SerenityYou says
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Natasha xx
Jane says
I love that expression ‘partner to their discoveries!’ describes adult role perfectly!
oana79 says
Gorgeous, lots of great ideas there to inspire new parents!
aneverydaystory says
Thanks for the mention Anna. Lots of things to stimulate Bean’s senses in this little space. It must be lovely for her when the shutters are open, all the beautiful natural light shining through.
thelordshousekeeper says
This is great! I have recently visited a local Reggio school (which is amazing) but had a lot of questions about how to translate that theory to infants and toddlers (since the school only serves preschool), so I loved this. Thank you!
Kelly Phoninsan says
I LOVEEE this…. I am a Montessori teacher but training and work, but lately I have really been falling for Reggio concepts… thanks for posting this. Now I’m inspired with my own little bean’s space. 🙂