Malaguzzi, the founder of the Reggio Emilia approach referred to the atelier as a "laboratory for learning"; a place where children can use a variety of materials to explore concepts and express ideas. It is not only about "art", although it is stocked with art materials of all kinds, the expected and the unexpected.
Some of our favorite art materials are readily available for creating.
All images from Tykes n Tots Preschool & Daycare.