10/23/2026
When people see the natural materials, soft lighting, neutral tones, and thoughtfully arranged spaces at Little Nestlings, they often think of Montessori. And we understand why! 🌿
Montessori and Reggio Emilia share a deep respect for children, intentional environments, and hands-on exploration. But the philosophies behind those environments have some important differences.
In Reggio Emilia, we think about the environment as the third teacher.
The first teachers are a child's parents and caregivers. The second are the educators who build relationships with children, listen to their ideas, and guide their learning. The third is the environment itself.
Our spaces are intentionally designed to invite curiosity, encourage collaboration, make children's thinking visible, and inspire exploration.
Open-ended materials invite children to imagine possibilities. Thoughtfully arranged spaces encourage independence and connection. Natural light and elements from the outdoors invite observation and wonder.
The environment isn't just a beautiful backdrop for learning. It helps shape what children notice, what they wonder about, what they create, and how they connect with one another.
At Little Nestlings, beauty has a purpose: to make space for children's ideas to grow.
