Key principles of educational concept of San Miniato experience of

early childhood education and care (community project):

Children are protagonists of their education
Children are mature and responsible for their learning
Children are cooperating with other pupils
Children are active in their learning, but can also observe to gain inspiration

and motivation
Creativity is very important, different objects stimulate children in the

classroom
Well-organised space is crucial in the classroom of young learners; they can

work independently, in groups or they can change groups easily

Teachers are helpers, facilitators, enablers, providers and observers; their role
is to encourage learning and make it a full experience