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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have seen a teacher in a school with Tools of the Mind call it Reggio-inspired.[/quote]

I think this is wrong.  The PPs  description of Tools is spot on, it utilIzes play, but the play itself is highly structured.  The kids have to pick a role in the play and stick with it for extended period of time (Doctor, patient, etc.) and they even plan out what their goals are in the role -- a lot of redirection is usually needed at first.

Reggio is much more child-driven, while not as loose as Montessori in that there is structure and expectation, but not nearly as, "restrictive" isn't the word I'm looking for, but as close as I can get.  I really doubt anyone formally trained in Reggio would feel Tools fits the Reggio model perfectly.

I think of it this way:  Both are great models for PS, and have their own pros and cons but Tools is the KIPP of an art-centered preschool education.  Really effective for many kids who perhaps could use more regulation.  Now that I'm thinking, I wonder if Appletree  utilizes "tools"-like methods. [/quote]

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