Risotto: Carnaroli or Arborio or Vialone Nano. Rice that has been sautéed and cooked in a shallow pan with stock. The result is a creamy and hearty dish. Meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and cheeses are almost always added depending on the recipe and the locale.

Gelato: This is the Italian word for ice cream. Gelato made with water and without dairy ingredients is also known as sorbetto. It's as fresh as a sorbet, but tastier. There are many flavors, including coffee, chocolate and fruit. 

Tiramisu: Italian cake made with coffee, mascarpone, and ladyfingers (sometimes rum) with cocoa powder on the top.

Pasta: Pasta comes in countless Variants and with many different Sauces. The most popular Patsa is: Spaghetti Bolognese.

Pizza: The traditional Pizza is round, you can use various Inqredienst, such as Mozarella or Tuna. On the Top there are a lot of Cheese.

Between the Ages of three and five, the scuola matttera offers Children education and every Child is Entitled to a Place. It's not Mandatory for a Child to attend Preschool, but most Parents report their Children in a scuola matttera. Preschool in Italy is free, except in Private Schools. In many, Preschool it is common for the Little ones to wear a Kitting apron. 

The Bambini (younger Children) like to be treated like little Prince/Princess. Even as Toddlers, they like to be brushed out. Older Children are called Ragazzi.

School in Italy is compulsory from the age of six. Recent legislation changes means that children may start scuola primaria from the age of five and a half onwards. All children who will be six years old by 31 December following the start of the school year can register for primary school. At primary school children learn to read and write and study mathematics, geography, Italian, English, science, music, computer studies, religion. 

Secondary education in Italy lasts 8 years and is divided in two stages: Scuola secondaria di primo grado (Lower secondary school), also broadly known as Scuola media, which corresponds to the Middle School grades, and Scuola secondaria di secondo grado (Upper secondary school), also broadly known as Scuola superiore, which corresponds to the high-school level.

 

The Scuola secondaria di primo grado lasts three years (roughly from age 11 to 14). 

The Scuola secondaria di secondo grado lasts five years (roughly from age 14 to 19). 

 

There are also notes in Italy. They range from 0 to 10; 10 is the best Touch and is also called Eccelente. Unfortunately, on a Note between 0 and 5 you did not pass, so you have to reach at least one 6. There are two Certificates per school Year, one in February and one in June.

Italiener have a very high Temperament. They like to talk loudly and underline what has been said with their Hands and Feet. They talk with passion. 

In there leisure they talk about 

fashion and Food, there are very popular in Italy. A lot of People spend they money on clothes and good food.

In the early Evening you can see an astonishing number of Italians walking. It's not that hot anymore and Time to go out-they make a Passegiata! You walk the Corso down or across the Piazza, show up, meet the Neighbors and chat a bit. Around 8Pm, everyone returns home for Dinner.

3. Sicily

4. Giardino di Boboli, Florence

5. Leaning Tower of Pisa
6. Comer Lake

7. Grand Canal, Venice
8. Milan Cathedral

9. Old Town of Naples

10. Amphitheatre in Verona

Another early childhood educator was Maria Montessori. The well-known Italian educator, who believed that children could learn math and language skills by applying knowledge. In Montessori schools, children are introduced to materials. They are taught that freedom implies responsibility, self-discipline and working cooperatively with others. Montessori educational materials are designed for exploration and self-discovery. For Montessori, the ultimate goal of education for a young adult is to develop within the individual the desire for life-long learning.

In the Quadrilatero della Moda,

You can find boutiques of famous fashion Designers as Prada, Gucci, Armani und Valentino. 

The Milan Cathedral, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, is the most important work of Gothic architecture in Italy.

I got a lot informations about the education system in Italy, it's interessting that the children that will turn six years by the 31/12 can register for primary school. 

Furthermore the blog gave me some sightseeing spots with great pictures. 

Moreover I like that the Family is a big deal for the Italian, often they are very religious. 

I would like to visit Italy, I think there are beautiful spots to visit. Also I think it's great for becoming a nursery nurse, to get even more informations about Reggio and Montessori. 

Also it was very interesting for me to hear something about the Italian education and school system. For example it was unknown for me that the pre-school in Italy is free or that the grading is not comparable with our German system. 

All in all I would say that Leonie gave me a good summary about Italy and its special features.

Lara