Awakened to Reggio

About Awakened to Reggio

Educators around the world are studying the work of the Reggio Emilia preschools and infant-toddler centers. Their approach is rooted in a belief that children are capable citizens who are curious, full of knowledge, and interested in connecting to the world around them. Hosted by Sandy Lanes, this podcast is a series of conversations with remarkable people who are changing the landscape of early childhood education through the lens of the Reggio approach. For professional development and consulting, go to sandylanesconsulting.com Music composed and performed by the amazing Jack Gruber

Publisher

Sandy Lanes

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2020

Latest episode

29 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 47 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Re-watch, Re-visit, Re-listen with Susan Stacey

   Beloved author and educator Susan Stacey explores how pedagogical documentation helps us listen more deeply, uncover new meanings, and rediscover the wonder in children’s thinking.

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Part 2: A Thousand Moments of Brilliance with Pam Oken-Wright

   Part 2 of my conversation with Pam Oken-Wright explores reciprocal provocation, flow, small group work, and the courage to embrace uncertainty alongside children. We close with a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable Lella Gandini and the lasting legacy she leaves for educators around the world.Visit Pam's website at⁠ https://pokenwright.com/blog/through-the-kaleidoscope-reframing-challenges-in-early-childhood-education-a-new-course-in-the-studio-for-playful-inquiry/ (https://pokenwright.com/blog/through-the-kaleidoscope-reframing-challenges-in-early-childhood-education-a-new-course-in-the-studio-for-playful-inquiry/)

3. 

   20 May 2026

   A Thousand Moments of Brilliance with Pam Oken-Wright PART 1

   In Part 1 of this interview, Pam Oken-Wright returns to the pod and shares about her amazing book, Embracing Challenges in Early Childhood Education. Pam has a remarkable way of helping educators feel both deeply seen and thoughtfully challenged, inviting us to approach the complexities of our work with greater reflection, courage, and humanity. Visit Pam's website at https://pokenwright.com/blog/through-the-kaleidoscope-reframing-challenges-in-early-childhood-education-a-new-course-in-the-studio-for-playful-inquiry/ (https://pokenwright.com/blog/through-the-kaleidoscope-reframing-challenges-in-early-childhood-education-a-new-course-in-the-studio-for-playful-inquiry/)

Inside a recent episode

Re-watch, Re-visit, Re-listen with Susan Stacey

Published 29 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Oh, there have been many over the years, many myths and misunderstandings. A long time ago, when emerging curriculum first became, when that terminology became part of our lexicon, became part of our vocabulary. We were thinking only about children's interests and being child-centered, child-led. Now we've come to understand that that's a bit of a misunderstanding because what we're aiming for really in immersion curriculum, any kind of inquiry-based practice, is that we are collaborators. We are working with children together. I think of immersion curriculum as a form of listening. of being responsive. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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