RPNS: The 100 Languages of Children

Rye Presbyterian Nursery School – They say that there are a hundred languages of children. Unique to the Reggio philosophy is the idea that every child has a hundred languages. They learn using many forms of expression, including clay, paper making, dance, drama and musical instruments. At our school young children are learning the foundations for understanding math, literacy and principles of science in authentic ways, as they play, collaborate and create together.

This short documentary follows several of the learning experiences engaging some of the children at this progressive preschool in Rye, NY. Staff interviews, real-time classroom situations, visiting alumni dancers and musicians, songs, music, poems and more jump off the screen as viewers join the RPNS staff, students and parents in their continual quest to encourage their young children to become independent, life-long learners.