This post contains affiliate links... but also lots of freebees ;-D My 14 month old listening to music while colouring. In the last few months my bilingual son turned one, and I started teaching English to a new group of brothers one afternoon a week, ages 4, 3 and 1. Music is an incredibly powerful … Continue reading English music with Babies and Toddlers
my 5 favourite language learning games and toys
(this post contains affiliate links ;- ) Here are my top 5 must have item to get started teaching English to little learners. These aren't fancy electronics or expensive curriculum, but they work. The key is that you, parents/teachers/care givers MUST play with the children. Language learning isn't complicated, it just takes time. I recommend … Continue reading my 5 favourite language learning games and toys
teach language through pretend play
(this post contains affiliate links) Learning a second language isn't as complicated as many people think. The key is repetition and having an environment to practice. Enter English through play! Children love to pretend, and if you introduce a new game, song or pretend activity in a second language, they will usually continue to play said activity in English. Choose a few key fraises and … Continue reading teach language through pretend play
The wheels on the bus
...so many options for teaching English to little students in fun, interactive ways, they won't even realize that they are learning. ;-D
My favourite foods
(this post contains affiliate links... but mostly really awesome free printables! ;- ) Here are three fun free printables to help you teach about foods. I've found that children are motivated to learn their favourite foods in English, so why not encourage this! It's much more fun than memorizing lists like us adults have to … Continue reading My favourite foods