Welcome to the Open House of Reggio-Kids!

1. Contact information of the school

1.1. Email address

1.2. Facebook page

1.3. School's Website

1.4. School's address

1.5. Newsletter

2. Event Highlights (Activities to help show parents what their children are going to be learning)

2.1. Craft work to be done with their little ones

3. Provide parents with a calendar of PTA meetings, dates, and locations.

3.1. Ask if they have any questions regarding the role of the PTA in our community

3.2. If possible, copy a list or schedule of school functions such as class plays, class trips, picnics, and activities.

3.3. Prepare a sign-up sheet for parents who would like to volunteer.

3.4. Keeping parents informed and inviting them to become part of the educational process can significantly influence any youngster's scholastic success

4. Offer a course calendar . (academic year), curriculum/syllabus for those who are interested

5. Share a snippets which features the children's past works/projects & some class pictures

5.1. Exhibition of children's past art work & learning experiences

5.2. Videos of them working on past projects

6. Facilities & Environment of the Preschool (Indoors & Outdoor Space)

6.1. Community Garden

6.2. Unconventionally and purposefully designed classrooms

7. Q & A session time!

8. Bus services available

9. Documentation

9.1. As a form of communication which documents the process & results of children's work

9.2. It provides the children and adults with a concrete and visible "memory" of what they've learned

9.3. It provides the educators with a tool for research and a key to continuous improvement & renewal

10. Flexibility of School Program

10.1. Half day or full day options

10.2. 2,3 or 5 days per week

11. Send out Invitations / brochures (made by the children) beforehand

11.1. Name and address of the school

11.2. Date and time of the event

11.3. Classroom of the event venue

11.4. Name of the educator/presenter: Ms. Julianna

11.5. Brief outline of the Open House schedule

12. Short & basic introduction of the educator - To be shared with the families

12.1. How long I've been teaching for (the schools I've been with)

12.2. My education & background

12.3. My educational philosophy

12.4. My goals for the year (in a few words)

12.5. How excited I am to be working & teaching their children

13. Light beverages & refreshments (mints or other easy treats)

13.1. Fresh & warm choc chip cookies

13.2. Engage the senses of the families! (Smell & taste)

14. Have sanitizer available for the guests, staffs, and myself

14.1. Hygiene purposes

15. Low Ratio of Students : Teachers

15.1. Pre-Nursery Classes ---> 2 Co-teachers & 1 teaching assistant. Ratio 1:5 Maximum of 14 children per class

15.2. Nursery Classes ---> 2 Co-teachers & 1 teaching assistant. Ratio 1:5 Maximum of 14 children per class

15.3. Preschool Classes ---> 2 Co-teachers & 1 teaching assistant. Ratio 1:6 Maximum of 18 children per class

15.4. Junior Kindergarten ---> 2 Co-teachers. Ratio 1:9 Maximum of 18 children per class

15.5. Senior Kindergarten ---> 2 Co-teachers. Ratio 1:9 Maximum of 18 children

16. Security features / safety aspects

16.1. Security guards on post throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week

16.2. CCTV & surveillance located around the school compounf

17. Pedagogy & Framework

17.1. Reggio Emillia Inspired Philosophy

17.2. Multiple intellignces (The Hundred Languages of Children in Reggio Emilia)

17.3. A holistic & constructivist approach to understanding children & their development

17.4. The importance of design & aesthetics of the physical environment

17.5. Attention to participation and engagement of families, community, educators, & environment

17.6. Attention to inclusion & integration, with respect to all aspects of diversity

17.7. Striving for universal access to educational & care services for all children & families