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 window magically...

👉 “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 teacher, and see the...

Guide, superhero, friend... here are three readings to celebrate dads! First time on a bike with dad "Don't let go" Jeane Willis, Tony...