Education based on the Reggio approach

Why Kodomo Edu ?

A program led by domestic and foreign professionals

An environment where students can continue learning from kindergarten to elementary school

International education through exchanges with overseas affiliated schools

Confirming the child’s growth through 10 criteria

Education based on Reggio approach

At Kodomo Edu, we support children’s education through the Reggio approach. The Reggio approach – an educational method originated in Italy - is a learning philosophy that explores children's interests through projects in an environment that respects "children's rights". It is one of the popular education methods that have been adopted by company kindergartens of Google and Disney headquarters in the US. 

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The characteristic of Reggio approach is:
- Group projects 
- Artwork using a wide variety of natural materials
- "Documentation" that records the learning process of children

Especially important element is the “Image of the child.”

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In the Reggio approach, children are perceived to be intelligent, creative,and authentic; everyone is believed to have a valuable personality. In the Reggio learning environment, we respect children and give them a leading role in their learning. Teachers approach children with all of these things in mind.

Program led by domestic and foreign professionals

Kodomo Edu welcomes Alexandra Milani, the author of "Reggio Approach" as an outside consultant. We also collaborate with a Reggio teacher from Los Angeles, who has skillfully implemented Reggio approach. Since the curriculum is created by a team familiar with the Reggio approach, we do our utmost to support the development of children's ability to think and express themselves. 

An environment that student can continue learning from kindergarten to elementary school

At Kodomo Edu we have two programs – Our preschool program for 2-6 years old, from 9am and our after school English program for elementary 1st -3rd grade students.
In the preschool program, children are encouraged to find their own ways of expressing themselves, while in our after school English program, children can deepen their expression and thoughts with hybrid programs of Art and English classes. 

International education through exchanges with overseas affiliated schools

Kodomo Edu is collaborating with Voyages Preschool in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, USA.
We hold Zoom meetings once or twice a month while interacting with each other using messages videos, photos, and mail. In our Zoom meetings, we ask various questions and teach each other our favorite songs. Even in the current Corona pandemic, talking with overseas friends is a good opportunity for children to look at the world and the society. “Why is it morning here, but evening in your school?” , “Are you also wearing mask?”, “Woah, do you have a dog in your school!?”. 
Through the Zoom meetings, children make many discoveries. “When I meet friends for the first time, I’m nervous! It’s scary!” “Do you also feel the same way?”. Even though they live in different countries, they realize there are things in common. In this sense, Kodomo Edu will be a gateway to abroad for the children. 

Confirming the child’s growth through 10 Criteria

Each semester, Kodomo Edu holds a meeting with parents. An assessment of 10 criteria  is used in the interviews. We select 10 different skills of early childhood development as well as abilities necessary in the future and share the current developmental stage of the child with parents. The term "assessment" is not a so-called "report card", but a discussion between the school and the parents (family) about the abilities that should be nurtured within the child and within the surrounding environment during early childhood. (Please note that for students who come to school fewer days, the meetings may be twice a year.) 
Parents who do not know how to support their children's learning at home and what kind of words to use with their children can look forward to having this opportunity to resolve their concerns.