Authentic Childhood: Exploring Reggie Emilia in the Classroom explores the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The Reggio approach was developed at preschools and infant-toddler centres in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and is an emergent international curriculum. Based on constructivist learning, this text is ideal for students and teachers of all experience levels. Authentic childhood includes inspiring stories of teachers who are transforming early childhood education and teacher preparation through the use of this new practice. Key Features: separate discussions of key principles enhance the understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, concrete examples inspire readers to reflect on and improve their individual practices, material is widely appealing and can be used by beginning and experienced teachers, and practitioners of every experience, bibliography goes beyond current discussions of Reggio Emilia and helps readers understand this cutting-edge approach to early childhood education. Practice, pedagogy, experience