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Why Reggio Emilia Summer Camps Help Young Children Thrive

A Reggio Emilia summer camp encourages creativity, curiosity, and independence through hands-on, child-led learning. Discover how this approach helps young children explore ideas, build confidence, and thrive in a creative summer environment.

It Takes a Village: Family-Centered Nonprofits In or Near West Linn Where You Can Volunteer

Families attending a Little Nestlings preschool community event

We all know the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” When you’re raising a preschooler, you know this as truth. A community around you isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the difference between surviving the week and feeling like you belong and are supported where you are. Not all parents of preschoolers have the support of community, though. In West Linn, many nonprofits try to bridge the gap and lend them that much-needed hand. But so many of these local nonprofits run on community power. Volunteering is one of the simplest ways to turn “I wish I could

Preschool in West Linn, Oregon

Outdoor learning space at Little Nestlings Early Learning Center

Little Nestlings is a warm, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in West Linn for children ages 3–5. Our program supports hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, expressive arts, early STEAM, storytelling, ASL exposure, and social-emotional skill building.

Nurturing Young Minds: The Reggio Emilia Approach at Little Nestlings

At Little Nestlings, we embrace the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, which nurtures children’s creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Rooted in a child-led philosophy, this method encourages exploration and collaboration, allowing each child to actively shape their learning journey. Our classrooms, designed as a “third teacher,” inspire curiosity with natural materials and open-ended activities. Located in West Linn, Little Nestlings provides an environment where children develop emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and a love for lifelong learning—preparing them to thrive as future innovators.