There
are many schools of thought regarding how to educate and nurture young children.
(Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, etc.) When you look at the philosophies,
there are many similarities between them because there are certain “truths”
that must be a part of each philosophy — such as children need a safe
environment. Taking what rings true from the various philosophies, adding experience,
practicality and love, a new, hybrid philosophy is created — BellaVita.
At BellaVita we create a school culture where community is cultivated, individualism is valued, and children are treated with love, dignity and respect. Experienced and educated teachers share their knowledge and their love for teaching in order to help our children to become life-long, independent learners. Our educators gently guide children through their learning and help children to see themselves and others as positive, contributing members to their learning, their environment, and their community. “Children that truly are concerned for others, are understanding, caring, and emotionally knowledgeable will have the most success” in life. (Maxwell, 2010).
Maxwell, B (2010). "Empathy and social-emotional learning: pitfalls and touchstones for school-based programs.". New directions for child and adolescent development (1520-3247), 2010 (129), p. 33 |