Wild animals

EMOTIONS

We are working the Animals. What could be more interesting than creating our own masks? 

EXPLORERS

Practicing "Have you got...? Yes, I have/No, I haven't" with flash cards. 

This is the vocabulary we have learnt:

Play about clothes

EXPLORERS

Hello! We are learning the clothes so we did a little play. We had good fun! :)

PARENTS: Why Drawing Is Important for Children?

Drawing is so important for children. Now the question is- why?

Science shows that drawing is an essential part of a child’s development. Margaret Brooks explains how “Through drawing [children] are not only able to see what they are thinking, they are also able to play around with and transform their ideas”

So what does this mean? This means that your child should be drawing for many reasons:
 

It increases their imagination. Imagination is SUCH a key part of a child’s growth- when they are imagining, they are able to form their own scenarios and play pretend, thus becoming more independent and advanced. We should all encourage imagination because it is a show of freedom of expression and creativity, two major components any child should be able to have.

It is an amazing way of displaying emotion. Nowadays, it is far too often that people feel that they have to hide from their emotions, or do not know ways to spend their time. Drawing is a hobby and passion that can be a positive outlet. The colors they use and the things they draw are a great way for kids to show how they feel, and also make it easier later in life to express their feelings.

Their cognitive processes increase. Cognition means acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. Drawing means they are constantly thinking or feeling something, so what they choose to draw, the patterns they use, and the story they try to portray helps them build in their knowledge and visual skills.
  

Their fine motor and coordination skills increase as well. They will get to practice how to properly hold a pencil and/or crayons, and how to color in small closed areas. This is very important because holding a pencil correctly is a big step of later things they learn in life, and it affects handwriting as well.
   

They will embrace creativity and confidence. Giving your child the freedom to draw means that they can create anything they want. What they draw allows you to see what’s going on in their mind, and also lets them grow in their uniqueness and originality. You should always show happiness or ask questions about what they drew so that they feel good about their work and are more confident about themselves.

PARENTS: Why Learn English Through Songs and Music?

Why Learn English Through Songs and Music?

So what is it about songs that make them such effective English language learning tools?

• It works. There is considerable scientific evidence that demonstrates how music can help second language learners acquire grammar and vocabulary and improve spelling.
• Everyday language and colloquial speech. Songs and music almost always contain a lot of useful vocabulary, phrases and expressions.
• Get familiar with the sound of English. Listening to songs will also allow you to focus on your pronunciation and understanding of the English language’s rhythm, tone and beat.
• Get English stuck inside your head. Many of the words and sound patterns within a song are repetitive and this makes it easier for them to stick in your mind. You probably already know this. Music has an uncanny ability of getting stuck in our heads. Tunes and lyrics will often infiltrate our thoughts and play over and over in our minds. All of which will help you to learn English through songs as you easily memorize vocabulary and phrases. In fact, after a short period of time you will find it almost impossible to forget them.
• Songs are emotional. Our relationship with music is deep, powerful and hugely rewarding. It is a key that unlocks our emotions, influences our moods and enhances our mental and physical well-being. When something is emotional, then of course it is also easier to remember.
• Music is an easy habit. One reason people find language learning difficult is they don’t have an extra minute in the day to devote to their studies. But when you’re learning English through songs, you don’t need to set aside too much time because you can take the music with you wherever you go. You can have English songs playing in the car, the kitchen and the shower. And by picking music you like, you can listen to the same material over and over again, without becoming bored.
• Music teaches you English culture. Music gives you insight into English-speaking culture and how English-speaking people think and feel. Familiarity with popular songs and artists gives you something to talk about with your English-speaking friends.