Our Approach

Our pedagogy is based on the work of Loris Malaguzzi, an Italian pedagogue and founder of the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, which is widely considered to be the best educational approach in the world. Malaguzzi was able to bring together the best of various pedagogues such as Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Erik Erikson and John Dewey to develop his own that places the child at the center of the educational experience.

Perhaps the best testaments to the success of this approach can be found in the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy itself, as well as the public education systems of the Scandinavian countries, among others, which are based on the foundations of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and apply across all levels of education. These countries have occupied the top rankings in quality of education for decades.



1Analytical thinking
Students learn the scientific method through collaborative research projects, thereby developing their capacity for analytical thought. Any mistakes that may arise during their research are taken as learning opportunities.
2Strong socioemotional foundation
The skills that our students develop are not only cognitive, but also social and emotional. A sound socioemotional foundation enables academic and artistic development to flourish.
3Creative expression
At Hábitat Learning Community®, we recognize that children have many diverse ways of expressing themselves. For this reason, we encourage their creativity through many different channels: a wide range of audiovisual and plastic arts, music, movement, dance, and oral and written communication, among others. Our artistic, culinary, psychomotor, and music ateliers offer the children an opportunity to choose from many different “languages” to demonstrate their creativity.
4Pedagogic documentation
We believe in the importance of pedagogic documentation as a learning tool for children and adults, and it is the most essential way that we give visibility to our work with the children. This kind of documentation allows the cognitive processes of children and adults to be understood and recorded over time. This process also allow us to conduct a reflective analysis of our metacognitive processes and our individual and collective actions. It allows us to see how we are communicating verbally and emotionally and to analyze our decisions and their effects.
5English

Our English immersion program offers children the opportunity to learn and develop complete fluency in a second language. Students develop their language abilities by strengthening their mother tongue while learning English. We use a pedagogy based on the most recent studies, which demonstrate the importance of acquiring a foreign language from an early age.

The students learn English through the research projects and all other activities carried out during the day at our campus, where English is the language of instruction.

6Service learning
Our service learning program actively involves students in a wide range of experiences that benefit others and the community both within and outside our campus, while also advancing the goals the curriculum.
7Learning occurs naturally

Based on those same foundations, learning occurs naturally at Hábitat Learning Community based on actual needs and on the children’s own curiosity and interests.

We are aware of the central role of play in childhood, and we acknowledge its importance as the primary tool for childhood learning. Play is the means whereby the child develops motor skills, creativity, and abstract thought. It is through play that children learn strategies for social interaction and to express their way of seeing and understanding the world.

8Holistic approach
In addition to academic and socioemotional learning, our community also places great value on the physical health of its members, fostering healthy eating habits in our culinary and garden atelier as well as through our sports program and the psychomotricity atelier.
9Afterschool / Extracurricular program

Students at Hábitat Learning Community have a wide range of options to continue learning after normal school hours. They can choose from activities in our extracurricular program such as basketball, yoga, swimming, robotics, music and languages, among others.

The extracurricular classes for kindergarten 2 and 3 start from 2:35 to 3:20 p.m., and for elementary school children, from 3:35 to 4:30 p.m.

10Creative use of technology
Our approach to the use of technologies is Innovative and creative, and based on future technological trends. Students put programming, robotics and their knowledge of different softwares into practice. Furthermore, in our fablab, students can create what they imagine with the support of different tools and modern equipment.

Our philosophy

Children are the main protagonists in the educational experience we offer. Our image of the child as a competent citizen, rich in potential, inspires our work as educators.

Our philosophy is guided by the following principles:

1Respect
We respect the opinions, ideas, and attitudes of others, even if they differ from our own. Diversity is considered a richness that allows each member of the community to grow, recognizing that each person is unique and contributes their individuality to the development of the community as a whole.
2Empathy
We strive to understand others' perspectives, participating affectively in realities different from our own.
3Compassion
We genuinely seek and desire the well-being of others (humans and other living beings).
4Assertive Communication
We promote a healthy and enriching exchange of ideas and opinions among all members of the learning community by listening with tolerance and openness. We strive to practice compassionate and assertive communication, neither aggressive nor passive, understanding disagreements and negotiation as a growth process carried out within a framework of respect.
5Solidarity
Solidarity is a central action in our philosophy. We work together to achieve social cohesion and seek the well-being of the community.
6Democracy
We encourage active, responsible, and ethical participation of each community member. As citizens with rights, we have the responsibility to ensure these rights are respected. We aim to establish relationships that allow us to grow as individuals and contribute to a community that values each member's potential, creating a culture where everyone's viewpoints are appreciated, and all feel heard, valued, and respected.
7Aesthetics
Aesthetics is an element present not only in the spaces where we carry out our work but also in the relationships we build and in each decision that shapes our actions. Beauty is found in the daily thoughts and actions of our community members.
8Joy and Happiness
Inspired by Loris Malaguzzi's phrase "Nothing without joy," our community finds pleasure in our daily activities, in the interactions between individuals, in the co-construction of our community, and in learning together.
9Play
We promote the inclusion of play in our daily activities to develop creativity, foster teamwork, and use it as a tool for conflict resolution and generating innovative ideas. In this way, we seek to create a collaborative work environment that generates joy and happiness.
10Environmental Responsibility
We work on implementing practices and policies that allow us to use resources responsibly and prevent environmental degradation. Through the education of all community members, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development goals, ensuring our actions have a favorable impact on the environment and future generations.
11Order and Cleanliness
We provide spaces that reflect harmony, vitality, and aesthetics, valuing order and cleanliness to create optimal conditions for the activities of adults and children who inhabit these spaces daily.
12Growth Mindset
We strive to create a culture of growth mindset where each community member starts from their personal reality with the commitment to always have high expectations, leading to effort and constant improvement. They put the results of their work at the service of the community, carrying it out with passion and conviction in order to impact the community positively.
cime
Mathematics program based on the CIME method (Educational Models Research Center).
centro-de-filosofia-para-ninos
Philosophy program based on the Center of Philosophy For Children (Centro de Filosofía Para Niños).
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