About Us
We are a unique Reggio-inspired in-home preschool in San Mateo, Ca
Magic Land is a Reggio-Emilia oriented early childhood program that emphasizes respect for all children, the power of beautiful learning environment, and the importance of well-trained, passionate educators who love working with children from 18 months to 5 years old.
We Use BrightWheel
Children profile is available and updated during the day for convenience
Schedule tracking, includes naps / meals / important notes / pictures
Message support for an easy caregiver- parent communication for daily convenience
FRESH HEALTHY FOOD
We provide organic homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis. Children are encouraged to eat an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The menu is designed to meet different kids' requirements and is very flexible for different needs, f.e. vegan, vegetarian and other lifestyles will be considered upon the request.
Our Programs
Our educational philosophy is Reggio-inspired, with a focus on building a strong foundation in social-emotional development. We serve ages 18 months to- 5 years old, and learning in our preschool and enrichment programs happens through child-driven inquiry and exploration.
Arts
Children are provide with more complex art mediums and will often work on the same piece over time, deepening the experience and thought process behind the work. They are also strengthening their motor and graphomotor muscles through the use of smaller and more delicate tools.
Language
Children are proveded with print-rich learning experiences throughout the classroom and throughout the day. They are also throughtfully introduced to expanding vocabulary as teachers facility discussions.
Nature Studies
Children are encouraged to explore, connect, and engage with nature in meaningful ways, inside and outside of the classroom.
Why Reggio Emilia
A Reggio curriculum is fluid and organic. The curriculum emerges from the interests of children. Since teachers are careful observers of children, they are very familiar with topics that excite their curiosity. They help arrange environments that support children's navigation through a process of inquiry and discovery of their areas of curiosity and interest.
In a Reggio school there is tremendous emphasis placed on communication and relationships. Children are encouraged to collaborate on projects and tasks. Any student may steer learning for the group and children are encouraged to work collaboratively to collect information and make discoveries.
Reggio teachers are co collaborators with children. Their relationship is integral to the learning process. Teachers' close observation and deep understanding of what themes inspire each child, allows them to guide the children through a process of learning
about their area of interest in greater depth. They help scaffold learning for
their children.
Reggio teachers caretully observe and lovingly document children's process of inquiry and creativity. They celebrate children's efforts by using a multitude of ways of sharing this documentation with others including transcribing and displaying words children used to communicate ideas, displaying children's work, and playing recordings of children's activities.
Art is the cornerstone of a Reggio school. Teachers promote and encourage the use of many different artistic media and forms of expression which they refer to as "The Hundred Languages".