Which early childhood education philosophy, developed in Italy, has been widely adopted by New Zealand preschools and influenced the Te Whāriki curriculum?

• A Montessori
• B Waldorf
• C Bank Street
• D Reggio Emilia ✓

The Reggio Emilia approach, emphasising child-led exploration, the environment as a 'third teacher', and documentation of learning, has been highly influential in New Zealand early childhood education.