Mario Lodi was the greatest craftsman in the field of education: he practised empathy and carefully observed the daily lives of boys and girls. His observations gave rise to “Cipì”, a masterpiece of pedagogy that tells the story of a sparrow that loves knowledge and freedom. Founder of the “House of the arts and game”, who was convinced that children can only learn through game, he redesigned the meaning of school, inspiring generations of teachers to form happy, socially inclusive classes. The opening of the area Reflections 2022 is dedicated to him.