Let’s facilitate learning through autonomous play and active listening for young children. The pedagogy of Authentic Learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia method and allows children to learn and play naturally and at their own pace. At the same time, it emphasizes fostering awe, wonder, curiosity, joy, imagination, interaction, and risk-taking in children, along with the utilization of time and reflection.

The approach of Authentic Learning enhances observation, imitation, learning, and practice through autonomous play. It helps parents and early childhood educators create a range of inclusive types and play experiences that focus on interaction with materials, nature, indoor space, time, and the children themselves.

This book invites and challenges us to rethink our perspectives on preschool education, recognizing that each child is a unique, distinct personality. Miriam Beloglovsky, author, professor of early childhood education.

The emphasis that Axelsson places on the emotions and mental state of both children and educators is not only her personal interest but also a global priority for education, especially in the post-pandemic era. […] The new elements allow us to design for learning in a more targeted way and encourage us to weave into it “threads” such as awe, surprise, joy, curiosity, or the thrill of risk, which will make the brains and bodies of children (and adults!) release positive emotions that engage them actively at all levels of the learning process.

From the foreword by Maria Birbili