Making Reggio Happen: Practical Strategies for Adapting Reggio Emilia in your Classroom

When / Where

12 Mar 2026 – 13 Mar 2026
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Asia/Singapore

Making Reggio Happen is an in-depth, practice-focused workshop designed for early childhood educators working across diverse cultural and educational contexts. Moving beyond surface interpretations of ‘Reggio-inspired’ practice, this workshop invites participants to peel back the layers of the Reggio Emilia philosophy to understand its historical, theoretical and ethical foundations. Educators will explore the central operating principles of the approach and examine how these principles can be made visible through relationships, environments, documentation and pedagogy. Through reflection, dialogue, visual analysis and creative activities, participants will consider their role as facilitators-researchers and critically reflect on their own beliefs about children and learning. Emphasis is placed on respectful adaptation of Reggio Emilia rather than imitation, recognising culture, context and constraints as essential starting points. Participants will leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity and an action plan to authentically adapt the Reggio Emilia Approach within their own early learning settings.

Objectives
Participants will:

  • Expand their knowledge of the philosophy and theories and uncover the essence of the Reggio Emilia Approach.
  • Internalise how the principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach and apply it so that it can be made visible in an early learning setting
  • Develop strategies on how to adapt the Reggio Emilia Approach in their own classrooms

Outline 
Session 1:

  • Foundations & the central operating principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach
  • Overview of the history, philosophical and theoretical foundations of the Reggio Emilia Approach
  • How are the principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach essential to the approach
  • Deconstruct and examine each principle in relation to ‘your’ setting
  • Explore practical strategies of how the principles can be made visible
  • Review cultural variations and ways to use that as a bridge in adapting the Reggio Emilia Approach in their setting
  • The need to continuously reflect on their own philosophy of Early Childhood Education
  • Generate action plans for both continued learning and development of skill for adapting the Reggio Emilia philosophy
  • Reflections

Session 2:

  • Adapting the Reggio Emilia Approach in the Early Years Setting – Where do you start?
  • Reflect on their personal journey and teaching practices with the lens of a teacher as a researcher.
  • Explore materials and construct plans for ateliers that enhance the emergence of children many language
  • Reflections

Presenter’s Profile
With over 26 years of distinguished experience in Early Childhood Education, Patrick L. is an internationally respected trainer, mentor, and curriculum specialist known for transforming teaching practice and elevating professional standards across schools and organizations. He holds a Master of Arts in Education from Birmingham City University, blending strong academic grounding with deep, real-world leadership experience.

A long-standing practitioner and advocate of the Reggio Emilia approach, Patrick was part of the 2007 International Study Delegation to Reggio Emilia, Italy. He has played a pivotal role in an international preschool group, leading the design and implementation of Reggio-inspired practices across campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, and London. His impact spans new campus set-ups, curriculum architecture, teacher development frameworks, quality assurance systems, and the design of high-impact professional learning journeys.

Renowned for his dynamic, engaging, and practical training style, Patrick has delivered a wide range of professional development programmes for teachers, school leaders, and parent communities. His expertise covers curriculum implementation, professional communication, leadership presence, service excellence, campus tour facilitation, and organizational culture-building. He has conducted trainings internationally across Australia, the UK, Dubai, India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Patrick is also highly regarded for his work in coaching Chinese educators in spoken English and strengthening professional dialogue within teaching teams, enabling schools to build stronger collaboration, clarity, and confidence in practice.

Driven by a deep belief in educators as thinkers, researchers, and leaders, Patrick brings clarity, inspiration, research-informed practice, and strategic insight to every engagement—empowering early childhood professionals to teach with greater confidence, purpose, and impact.

Methodology
The workshop is delivered through a facilitated, participatory and experiential approach that reflects Reggio Emilia pedagogy. Short theoretical provocations are combined with reflection, dialogue, visual analysis, and hands-on activities, positioning participants as active contributors. Learning unfolds through cycles of experience, reflection, and application grounded in participants’ own contexts.

Target Audience
Teachers, curriculum specialists, leaders, administrators and other school staff that support students ages 2 – 8.

Fees
1 person: SGD397.00 (USD317.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD372.00 (USD297.00)/person
5 person & more: SGD327.00 (USD267.00/person)
E-certificate will be issued

Platform
Zoom
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Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date: 5 Mar 2026

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