The Reggio Emilia approach in education started in a town in Italy. Today, more than 1,200 schools in the United States use the Reggio Emilia approach. It’s one of the many school options that parents and early childhood educators have when they’re looking for preschools. But what is it, exactly?

When did the Reggio Emilia approach start?
After World War II, the Italian government gave funds to communities for rebuilding. Around Reggio Emilia, a small town in northern Italy, the community decided to invest in early education.