Ideas to carry with you.
Rosalba’s books and publications extend the conversations at the heart of Acorn Collaborative—inviting educators to slow down, notice, question and return to practice with new possibilities.
Threads of Inquiry Mini Books
Eleven compact companions for reflection—filled with questions, provocations, stories and traces of pedagogical moments.
Beautiful Stuff from Nature
Rosalba contributed the Tomato Sauce story from Acorn School to this 2019 publication by Lella Gandini and Cathy Weisman Topal.
Realizing Children's Rights in a Global Context.
Grounded in the principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, it examines how democratic participation, documentation, and inquiry-based learning cultivate environments where children's voices and ideas shape the work and projects.
Threads of Inquiry — Mini Book Series
The Mini Books are companions for reflection rather than manuals or collections of quick answers. Each title offers a focused entry point into the relationships between children, materials, environments, documentation and learning. Books are $11 each, or purchase all 11 for $110, including taxes. Shipping is additional. Orders of 50 receive a 10% discount; orders of 75 or more receive a 15% discount. Please inquire about larger orders. Books are currently made to order.
Place, Light & Drawing
• Introduction to Acorn
• Acorn Studio
• Power of Place: Inspiring Environments
• Light & Nature
• Lines of Thought — Drawing
Paper, Documentation & Taste
• The Life of Paper
• Seeing Beyond — Documentation
• Atelier of Taste
Clay, Digital & Materials
• Clay for Thinking
• Digital Encounters
• Intentionality of Materials
PRINTABLE and publications
Nurturing Relationships
Acorn School embarked on a unique journey, the Tomato Project, a story that found its place in the book "Beautiful Stuff from Nature," co-authored by Lella Gandini and Cathy Weisman-Topal. This project not only marked a significant chapter in our history but also exemplified our commitment to innovative and collaborative learning experiences.
At the heart of this endeavor was our close relationship with Lella Gandini, a distinguished professor and a revered figure in the Reggio Emilia approach. Lella played a pivotal role as a liaison for the Dissemination of the Reggio Emilia approach through Reggio Children. She continued to be our mentor, offering guidance and support as we delved into research and worked with children at Acorn School.
Beyond the Tomato Project, Lella remained a cherished mentor, frequently visiting Acorn to share her wealth of knowledge and insights. Her presence provided invaluable support, shaping our educational philosophy and enriching our understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach.
Our collaboration with Lella extended beyond the pages of a book. Together, we engaged in collaborative research, pushing the boundaries of conventional education and exploring new avenues for meaningful learning experiences for children.