The Reggio Emilia Approach at Pegasus

The Reggio Emilia approach is a child-centred, inquiry-based philosophy of early education that sees every child as capable, curious and full of ideas. Rather than delivering lessons to be memorised, teachers act as co-learners and gentle guides, following children's interests and helping them make meaning through real, hands-on experiences.

The hundred languages describes the many ways children express their thinking — through drawing, building, movement, music, dramatic play and words, not only speech and writing. At Pegasus we value and make space for all of these ways of communicating and learning.

It means the classroom itself supports learning. Our indoor and outdoor spaces are intentionally arranged with provocations and open-ended, natural materials that invite children to explore, question and create.

Teachers act as co-learners and careful observers. They ask open-ended questions, document children's discoveries, and step in only when needed — letting children lead their own learning rather than delivering answers.

Inquiry begins with children's own questions. Teachers set up provocation corners with loose parts and natural elements, and projects emerge from genuine interests — a study of gardens and bugs might weave together storytelling, counting, science and art. Ideas are documented and revisited, building confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Yes. Our Reggio-inspired philosophy is lived in three languages — English, Mandarin and Japanese — used daily through play, songs and real conversations, so children absorb languages naturally while exploring and creating.