PEDAGOGY • DESIGN • CREATIVITY • SPACES
Designing meaningful learning environments through research, pedagogy, creativity and documentation
Working with educators, schools, researchers and organisations
Pedagogy & professional learning
Learning environments design
Visual arts and ateliers
Laura Magnavacchi
PhD Researcher & Educational Consultant
Originally from Reggio Emilia (IT) and a dual citizen of Italy and New Zealand, I am passionate about working across diverse cultural and educational contexts. My interdisciplinary practice connects research, visual arts, graphic design and education.
About me →PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS
I collaborate with educators and schools to document children's interest and learning, and explore innovative pedagogical practices. These books reflect a commitment to research and creativity, and an image of the child as capable, curious, and full of potential.
Coronavirus
A global pandemic explored by children aged four to five
The Many Languages of Friendship
A year-long journey into the many languages of friendship
Encounters with Light
Light as a language for infants' learning and discovery
The Powerful Child
CEESA Annual Conference, Empowered Learners
From Bacteria to Galaxies
A Year in the Life of the Three-Year-Olds' Atelier
Storying
A Collection of Stories by Three- and Four-Year-Old Children
Homely
A long-term investigation developed in the Atelier
The Revolutionary Baby
A year of story-making in the two-year-olds' Atelier
The Fire Monster
A Story for Children, by Children
Sculpture Work
A visual documentation of children's sculptural works
Reggio Approach in California
A journey from traditional practice to a Reggio-inspired environment
The Philosophy That Guides Us
A booklet to support teachers to build knowledge and best practice.
Weaving Te Whāriki and Reggio Emilia
Exploring shared values, principles, and practices.
SERVICES
Drawing on doctoral research in education and built environments, alongside a background in fine arts, graphic design, and education, I collaborate with educators, researchers, and organisations to create meaningful learning environments and make learning visible.
“Loved being challenged in my thinking tonight”
“Thanks for the inspiring presentation. I am really interested in how I can focus more on slowing down to offer and re-offer deeper exploration with materials over time”
“Amazing seeing how you documented and presented the project from a childs lens”
“Incredible, the creativity! Very useful for primary too”
“I’m so glad I got to listen to Laura, and hearing such an in-depth and wonderful research”
“You make me want to be a preschool teacher!”
“That was an amazing journey”
