This two-volume Innovations bundle offers a compelling and timely exploration of early childhood education through the lens of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, with a particular emphasis on children’s relationships with nature, community, and the broader world during times of uncertainty. Though originally intended as a three-part collection, Volume 1 is not included, and this set is offered at a discounted rate. The remaining two volumes still provide readers with a rich and thought-provoking compilation of insights, research, and reflections from educators across North America, Italy, and beyond.
Volume 2 continues the thematic series “An Ecology of Relationships: Children as Our Guides,” exploring young children's natural capacity for empathy, curiosity, and stewardship of the Earth. It begins with reflections from Reggio Emilia educators on the role of nature in early learning, followed by powerful North American contributions that consider how children experience place, mystery, and belonging through relationships with their environments. Highlights include stories from Hawai’i and Washington, D.C., where educators document children’s inquiries into the natural world, even during remote or virtual learning. The issue also features a review of Children, Art, Artists, emphasizing the expressive potential of children’s artistic languages, and reflections on the NAREA Summer Conference that focused on educational design rooted in the lived realities of children and educators.
Volume 3 is shaped by the global COVID-19 pandemic and carries the theme “With the Courage to Leap: Responding to Crisis with Ingenuity, Creativity, and Love.” It captures how educators responded to crisis with innovation and emotional depth. Peer-reviewed articles include a powerful narrative from the Fondazione Reggio Children on building digital connections with families during lockdown, a reflective case study from the Boston Area Reggio Inspired Network (BARIN) addressing racial justice and organizational identity, and a moving account from a Canadian center on how documentation practices fostered community and transformation during physical separation. Also featured is a continuing research project on Children and Trees in Relationship, revealing profound interconnections among children, nature, and materials, and a media review offering a family’s perspective on finding meaning through Reggio-inspired content at home.
Together, these two volumes illuminate the resilience, creativity, and relational power of early childhood education rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach. Whether you are a seasoned educator, a student, or a curious reader, this bundle invites you to reflect on how children, educators, and communities navigate complexity with empathy, inquiry, and imagination
