"Everyday things reveal secrets to those who know how to look and listen." Gianni Rodari
The "Hidden Knowledge" publications aim to highlight the extraordinary cognitive potential contained in the experiences children engage in every day.True learning, in fact, does not come from the transmission of knowledge, but rather arises mostly from chance encounters and unexpected discoveries; it requires time and thoughtful spaces that allow for reflection on experiences, allowing them to reveal the full educational heritage they hold.
Let's start with the foundation of the day: routines. Moments such as bathing, meals, sleep, and outings are opportunities that, if deprived of the anticipatory gestures of adults, foster AUTONOMY. In this case, a trip to the garden, if well-organized, has a strong emotional and relational value.
The adult supports, guides, and creates the conditions for the child to act.