Blog - Little Sunshine's Playhouse

February 18, 2025

Celebrating Loris Malaguzzi: The Visionary Behind the Reggio Emilia Approach

At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, we believe children are naturally curious, creative, and full of potential. Every day, we witness their imaginations come to life through storytelling, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. This belief—that children are powerful learners who thrive in nurturing and stimulating environments—was at the heart of Loris Malaguzzi’s vision, and it continues […]

November 19, 2024

Inspiring Playroom Ideas: Creating a Reggio Emilia-Inspired Space for Your Child

Creating a playroom is more than just setting up a place for toys. It’s about designing an environment where your child can explore, learn, and grow. At Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool, we draw on the Reggio Emilia Approach to create inviting, interactive spaces that support children's natural curiosity. Here, we’ll share some inspiring playroom ideas based on this approach, along with tips to nurture your child’s development in a playful, creative way.

November 14, 2024

Ten Things to Look for in Your Child’s Preschool Program

With so many preschool programs available, knowing what to look for can help you find the best fit for your family. This guide highlights the essential qualities to consider in a preschool program to ensure a nurturing, enriching environment for your child.

March 14, 2024

Everything There Is to Know About The Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning

If you have been around our blog, school campuses, or social media pages, you likely will have noticed our love for the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning. We have based our program on this emergent curriculum, and the results are excellent.

March 28, 2023

2022 National Teacher of the Year

After receiving hundreds of nominees throughout the year and a ton of great feedback from families on the Teacher of Year Nominees, we are pleased to announce Ms. Jessica as the 2022 LSP National Teacher of the Year.

December 14, 2021

Reggio Emilia vs Montessori: What’s the Difference?

Reggio Emilia. Montessori. No, this isn’t the beginning of an Italian restaurant’s diner menu. Montessori schools and Reggio Emilia schools share a lot of similarities, but there are three main differences between them.

October 2, 2021

Fall Harvest: Reading List

Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Discovering the Arctic” and “Winter Wonderland.” The theme for October is Fall Harvest.

May 3, 2021

Creepy Crawlies: At-Home Activity

This month is all about Creepy Crawlies! This at-home activity is fun for all ages. Grab the supplies listed in the blog and make a Firefly jar!

May 2, 2021

Creepy Crawlies: Reading List

Is your child wanting to learn more about creepy crawlies? This month our reading list is all about the creepy crawlers. Grab a few of these recommended books and start reading as a family.