The Princess of Wales visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Italy, where she engaged with educators and practitioners to deepen her understanding of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy.
Catherine's trip focused on exploring how this renowned approach nurtures social and emotional development in children, and how its principles complement the skills outlined in her Shaping Us Framework.
Upon her arrival at the Centre, the Princess of Wales was greeted by President Maddalena Tedeschi, International Relations lead Emanuela Vercalli, and Education Area Coordinator Paola Ricco.
The facility, which opened in 2006, functions as a hub for international researchers, teachers and families interested in children's learning and creativity.
The Princess of Wales visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Italy, where she engaged with educators and practitioners to deepen her understanding of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy.
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More than 130,000 visitors travel to the Centre annually, seeking to understand the Reggio Emilia philosophy and incorporate its methods into their own educational practice.
The institution bears the name of Loris Malaguzzi, an Italian psychologist and educator who established the Reggio Emilia network of infant-toddler centres and preschools in the aftermath of the Second World War.
During her tour, Catherine viewed the 100 languages poem, penned by Malaguzzi himself.
The verse emphasises that children have countless methods of expressing themselves, exploring ideas, and connecting their thoughts, emotions and creative impulses with the world around them.
Catherine's trip focused on exploring how this renowned approach nurtures social and emotional development in children, and how its principles complement the skills outlined in her Shaping Us Framework.
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The Princess of Wales participated in a hands-on clay atelier workshop during her visit, guided by atelierista Marco Spaggiari.
This allowed her to experience how these creative studios operate and understand their distinctive educational benefits.
Before concluding her trip, Catherine spent time with a group of Latin American educators who had journeyed to the Centre as part of a study programme.
The delegates, hailing from Mexico, Brazil and Colombia, were at the facility to gain insights into the Reggio Emilia methodology.
The Princess of Wales participated in a hands-on clay atelier workshop during her visit, guided by atelierista Marco Spaggiari.
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This afternoon the Princess of Wales received the 'Primo Tricolore', representing the city's most prestigious accolade.
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They plan to apply what they have learned to educational settings in their respective countries upon returning home.
This afternoon the Princess of Wales received the 'Primo Tricolore', representing the city's most prestigious accolade.
The honour was bestowed in recognition of her dedication to early years initiatives.
This distinction is reserved for individuals or organisations whose contributions have made substantial civic, cultural, scientific or democratic impact, frequently on an international scale.
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