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My (non-secret) recipe
Avete mai provato a fare la pasta aglio, olio e peperoncino? Pochi ingredienti, ma un equilibrio difficile da trovare. È un po' come insegnare l'inglese ai bambini piccoli: la mia ricetta, in 4 punti.
Aug 121 min read


Canopy scarves explained
Durable and perfect for medium to large groups, canopy scarves are transparent, lightweight, and ideal for even the smallest hands. In the summer theme "Under the Sea," they become our ocean: we hide under it, pretending to be fish, and by shaking it, we create the movement of the waves. It's officially become one of my favorite movement props: with music, we run, dance, jump, and learn without realizing it. You can find them in various shades on the Bear Paw Creek website .
Jul 131 min read


"It only takes 10 minutes a day to raise your child bilingual"
But is that actually true? It’s a beautiful phrase, perfectly tailored for modern parents constantly racing between work and endless commitments. But Rome wasn’t built in a day. For a child, learning a language isn’t about memorizing a list of vocabulary words or tapping on a tablet app during snack time. In reality, language acquisition requires high-quality, high-volume exposure. Reaching native-level fluency depends heavily on consistency. "I used to have a B2 level, and n
Apr 291 min read


PRETEND PLAY IN THE ESL CLASSROOM
As a child, I would never say no to a “pretend play” session with my granny. We would spend the afternoons playing the market. Role-plays are flexible and open-ended and they support children’s current interests. I was amazed at how engaged my little students were when I brought this cardboard puppet theatre in class. My tip to maximise learning is to keep the number of characters small and repeat the dialogue slowly, using different voices and tones. The little theatre windo
Mar 141 min read


START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT!
👉 “How to Prepare Your Child for Their First English Lesson” Starting school or joining extracurricular activities can be an emotional moment — for both children and parents! New people, new environments, and maybe even a new language… Is your trial lesson coming up soon?Here are a few tips to help you (and your little one) approach it with calm and enthusiasm. 1️⃣ Arrive on Time Getting there a few minutes early helps your child get familiar with the space, meet the teache
Nov 1, 20252 min read


THREE READINGS FOR FATHER'S DAY
Guide, superhero, friend... here are three readings to celebrate dads! First time on a bike with dad "Don't let go" Jeane Willis, Tony...
May 28, 20252 min read
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