Unused Goods: Science Learning Through Reggio Emilia Approach

The low achievement of science in children should not be ignored. One of the efforts to improve the children’s science achievement is by conducting science learning through Reggio Emilia Approach with unused and recycled goods. This study aims at depicting the implementation of Reggio Emilia Approach in science learning at a kindergarten in Central Java. The instruments of this study were interview guide, observation sheet, and documentation technique. Validity and reliability test were conducted for the instruments. Descriptive qualitative was the data analysis method. The result showed that unused goods help the children develop their creativity and environmental care from an early age. However, in the teaching and learning process, the collaboration among the teachers is less optimal. In addition to that, parents need to fully support the learning process and collaborate with the teachers. In conclusion, Reggio Emilia is good for science learning but it needs some improvement in its implementation.