The Pikler pedagogy, developed by Hungarian pediatrician Dr. Emmi Pikler, is a revolutionary approach to early childhood education that emphasizes the importance of free movement and respectful caregiving. At its core, Pikler’s philosophy advocates for allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, confidence, and a deep sense of joy in their achievements.
The Pikler pedagogy offers numerous benefits for both children and their parents:
Families in southern Guadalajara have a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of the Pikler pedagogy through Hábitat Learning Community. Conveniently located, Hábitat offers play and free movement sessions that are designed around the core principles of the Pikler approach. These sessions provide a nurturing platform for young children to explore their capabilities in a safe and supportive environment.
Moreover, these Pikler-inspired sessions are an excellent introduction to Hábitat Learning Community’s broader educational program, which is rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with the Pikler pedagogy, emphasizing child-centered, experiential learning, and fostering a lifelong love of discovery and growth.
Guiding the Rizoma program at Hábitat Learning Community is Minerva Bañuelos, a highly qualified educator with a profound understanding of the Pikler pedagogy. Minerva is a mother and ally of childhood, with advanced training in Pikler pedagogy from the Pikler Institute in Budapest, Hungary. She is the founder and facilitator of Rizoma-Juego y Movimiento Libre MX, a pedagogical project inspired by the Pikler approach. Minerva holds a diploma in Learning and Play in Early Childhood from the University of Atlántida in Argentina and is a certified Parent Educator by The Positive Discipline Association. She is also a Professional Reading Mediator focused on Early Childhood by the Autonomous Metropolitan University and has expertise in Parenting, Attachment, and Childhood Development by Fundación Ámerica por la Infancia. Minerva has shared her knowledge as a workshop facilitator and speaker at various national and international events, including presentations on adult-centeredness in public spaces for children at the First Colloquium of Young Researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities in Mexico, and free movement pedagogy in events held by the Mexican embassies in Madrid and Budapest.
Enrolling your child in Hábitat Learning Community not only provides them with a strong foundation in early childhood education but also supports parents in nurturing independent, confident, and joyful children. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children thrive, and families grow together.
For more information, visit Hábitat Learning Community’s website and explore the transformative power of the Pikler and Reggio Emilia approaches for your child’s education.
Friends and Family Gift: Once your child is admitted, you receive the equivalent of one month’s tuition FREE—a savings of nearly 10% off your first academic year ($10,800 – $15,300 value).
Exclusive invitation to one of our Parents’ School workshops or conferences.
Free trial day for your child to explore our community and experience our learning approach firsthand (for children ages 4 and above).
Complimentary admissions consultation with a child development expert ($1,000 value). This session helps parents better understand their child’s development, address any concerns, and begin building a personalized pathway aligned with Hábitat’s holistic educational approach.
50% off the admission process fee – pay just $600 MXN (regularly $1,200).
50% de descuento en el pago del proceso de admisión – paga solo $600 MXN (precio regular $1,200 MXN).
Obsequio para Amigos y Familia: Una vez que tu hijo/a sea admitido/a, recibirás el equivalente a un mes de colegiatura GRATIS—un ahorro de casi el 10% del costo de colegiatura del primer ciclo escolar (valor entre $10,800 y $15,300 MXN).
Asesoría de admisiones sin costo con una experta en desarrollo infantil (valor de $1,000 MXN). Esta sesión permite a los padres conocer mejor a sus hijos, resolver dudas y comenzar a trazar un camino personalizado en armonía con el enfoque holístico de Hábitat.
Invitación exclusiva a uno de nuestros talleres o conferencias de la Escuela para Padres.
Un día de prueba gratuito para que tu hijo/a explore nuestra comunidad y viva de primera mano nuestro enfoque de aprendizaje (para niños/as de 4 años en adelante).