ABSTRACT

This book represents an innovative project in which parents, teachers and other professionals work collaboratively to observe children, understand them at a deep emotional level through their play and interaction with others, and facilitate their relationships with themselves as individuals and with others. The work described has been particularly important in nurturing children's creativity and fostering effective relationships between teachers, parents and children. The innovative nursery described has been an important preventative facility in promoting the wellbeing of young children. The Italian government has supported this highly esteemed project.

part 4|16 pages

From One Tale Another Tale is Born

part 6|28 pages

Parents Creating and Collaborating

chapter 24|27 pages

The parents speaking