Children in Creative Learning

Snapshots of young children engaged in art and play in a nursery and Montessori setting, fostering creativity and socialization in colorful environments.

Curly-haired child focused on drawing with crayons at a table in a library while a person sits beside them. Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Kindergarten kids looking at each other in art class

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must screw nuts onto the right screws.

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France.

Curly-haired child focused on drawing with crayons at a table in a library while a person sits beside them. Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out.

Curly-haired child focused on drawing with crayons at a table in a library while a person sits beside them. Cleveland, Ohio, USA Cleveland Ohio USA arah01192 Copyright: xConnectxImagesx ,model released ,property released

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Day nursery.

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland. Song with hand gestures.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France. Childcare assistant.

Speech therapist practising with a young girl

Day nursery.

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France.

Boy writing in classroom

Reportage on the daily life of Oscar, a 3 and a half-year old boy who has type 1 diabetes. Oscar has a glucose sensor and insulin pump. He started nursery school this year. His parents had to train the schools personnel in how to control and regulate his blood sugar levels throughout the day.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must transfer the contents of a bottle to another using a funnel.

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must associate a number with a stick.

Children on playground equipment

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must recognise various geometric shapes.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must write a number on a piece of paper and give it to their classmate. The classmate must bring the same number of one object as they read on the piece of paper.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must transfer the contents of a bottle to another using a funnel.

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Girls, students and playing with tea party, happiness or game with smile, imagination or relax. Group, friends or kids with toys, creative or education with child development or learning on the floor

Caucasian boy playing with blocks on floor

Reportage on a specialised institution for young hearing-impaired people (Switzerland). For one day a month, the institution offers manual activities taught in sign language. Most of the young people are in normal schools and this day allows them to continue learning sign language.

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Shared playroom of day nursery and day care center, Angoulême, France.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France. Childcare assistant.

Pre-school teacher helping little girl putting a shoe on

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

children inside girl group school joy boy laughing class

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Teacher standing with students in class

Child in a session with a speech therapist.

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

education, children, technology, science and people concept - group of happy kids with laptop computer playing with invention kit at robotics school lesson. kids, laptop and invention kit at robotics school

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Teacher with students in relaxation room with whiteboard

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. An assistant reads a story to the children in English.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must look after the plant by watering it and removing dead leaves.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France.

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Little girl playing with wooden railroad in her kindergarten

Mom shows her five-year-daughter photo album Adult young beautiful girl shows a five-year girl in the photo album sitting at the children table at home ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/Alekseixivanovx 8776350 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Reportage on a psychomotor specialist practising in a day nursery in Paris, France. This small 2-year old boy has a delayed growth rate and has psychomotor sessions once a week.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must draw on the mirror use a cotton bud and white paint.

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Little girl learning with reading book and laptop, homeschooling

Speech therapist practising with a young girl

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

happy child kids group have fun and play at kindergarden indoor preschool education concept with teacher

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Child in a session with a speech therapist.

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. A free-building exercise.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the children learn how to recognise the various continents on the globe.

happy child kids group have fun and play at kindergarden indoor preschool education concept with teacher

Little girl reading a book with her grandma

Boy reading a birthday card to his two sisters

Day nursery, Angoulême, France.

Reportage in a bilingual Montessori school in Haute-Savoie, France, which caters for children from 2 to 6 years old. The 2-6-year olds are all in the same class to encourage socialisation : the older ones look after the younger ones, which boosts self-confidence in the older ones and increases motivation to work in the younger ones. Montessori education psychology used in the school aims to develop the autonomy, desire and curiosity of the child. Every useless help given to the child becomes an obstacle to its development said Maria Montessori. The children have specific materials available, each can choose the exercise they wish to carry out. In this exercise, the child must find pairs of salt cellars with the same smell.

Reportage on intergenerational projects set up in a kindergarten and crèche in Switzerland. In both establishments, volunteer retirees take part in the days organization by participating in the activities.

Reportage at the Objectif Vaincre Autisme (Target Conquer Autism) Centre in Gland, Switzerland. Children suffering from pervasive developmental disorders are followed individually thanks to intensive behavioural interventions in ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA applies scientific laws to create or modify behaviour which is socially significant for the person and society as a whole. AMA involves a program of techniques for modifying behaviour and developing skills. The skills are taught through procedures of chaining, guiding, prompting, fading, shaping.

Canvas, painting and girl with brush in art class, creative creation or fine motor skill development. Education, child or students learn for hand eye coordination, drawing picture or artistic lesson

Girl sits on teacher's lap with two other students while reading book

Interior of the school in use. Hackney School of Food, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Surman Weston, 2020.

Reportage in a nursery in Fay de Bretagne, France.

Reportage on intergenerational projects set up in a kindergarten and crèche in Switzerland. In both establishments, volunteer retirees take part in the days organization by participating in the activities.

nursery school, children dancing, kindergarten, MR9027 (in pink) and MR9023, 26, 29

happy child kids group have fun and play at kindergarden indoor preschool education concept with teacher

Montessori teacher helping students in classroom

kids stand around a table with teachers and puzzles

Reportage in a nursery in Geneva, Switzerland.

First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visit Fort Drum, NY, January 30, 2023. Dr. Biden's visit was geared toward making on post living better for Soldiers and their families.

Boy and girl cutting out cookies with cookie cutter

Reportage on the daily life of Oscar, a 3 and a half-year old boy who has type 1 diabetes. Oscar has a glucose sensor and insulin pump. He started nursery school this year. His parents had to train the schools personnel in how to control and regulate his blood sugar levels throughout the day. Its the last day at school before the holidays, the children make pancakes to celebrate carnaval, but Oscar cant eat them with his friends. He has to wait until lunchtime before eating plain pancakes.

Reportage in a community nursery in Paris, France.

Schoolchildren finger painting in classroom

Portrait of boy with teacher and classmates in background at kindergarten

Woman teacher playing with a child sitting reading a book, indoor of a kindergarten

Boy studying in classroom

Shared playroom of day nursery and day care center, Angoulême, France.

Smiling child being lifted by an adult in a library with colorful books in the background. Cleveland, Ohio, USA Cleveland Ohio USA arah01041 Copyright: xConnectxImagesx ,model released ,property released

Yvonne Sandberg, 49th Force Support Squadron child and youth program assistant, sings a song with children at the Child Development Center, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 9, 2022. Caregivers create lesson plans that help develop motor skills, build social relationships and prepare young children for school.

happy child kids group have fun and play at kindergarden indoor preschool education concept with teacher

Teacher and three students read a book together

nursery school, kindergarten, MR9034 (front, MR9026 (left), MR9024 (right)

Lisa Collins, Ahrens Memorial Library director, reads a book to children, May 11, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.

Pre-school teacher and happy children playing in gym room in kindergarten

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