“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning”, states Diane Ackerman, a contemporary American author. And we believe that.

 

La actividad principal que realizan o quieren realizar los niños en estas edades es jugar. Por ello queremos convertir ese ímpetu y esas ganas de jugar en aprendizaje. Es decir, jugar para aprender.

 

Games are tools that help children learn about themselves and the world around them. Play is critical to the growth and development of children. As children play, they learn to solve problems, to get along with others, and to develop motor skills needed to grow and learn. Therefore, we want to teach them to communicate naturally in English. Also, we want to teach them that it’s not just another subject, is another way of expressing themselves.

 

Para poder introducir el inglés como una manera más de expresarse mientras juegan, creamos un ambiente seguro en el que los niños se atrevan a hablar con sus compañeros en inglés y no sientan vergüenza por hacerlo. Queremos reforzar su confianza, para conseguir que adquieran soltura y sobre todo que tengan ganas de seguir aprendiendo.

 

We use many different ways to learn about different things. A playful learning through games, songs and videos are our favorite way of teaching English. Even with games that they propose themselves. We want to make the children aware of their own learning. That they develop their imagination, make an effort to express themselves and that, as we have already said, they enjoy it.

 

So… Come with us and let’s play.

 

 

Silvia (Teacher of Speak and Play).