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Top Ten Benefits of Global Kids Through Drama and English

Posted on November 4, 2016

“Highly intelligent play!” Sarka R., parent, Prague, Czech Republic Top Ten Benefits of Joining Global Kids Through Drama and English 1. Global awareness: Globalism is a defining feature of the 21st century world in which we live. Global Kids Through Drama … Continue reading →

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The Power of Play

Posted on November 1, 2016

“Play is the work of the child.” – Maria Montessori Kids love to play.  Playing helps them to be happy, to explore, to create original thoughts and to express themselves without guidance.  Most importantly, playing helps children make sense of … Continue reading →

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Culture, Star Wars, Dinosaurs and a Child’s Imagination in the English Classroom

Posted on October 10, 2016

A second-grade English learner practices story-telling across four Earth Time eons/eras: Hadean (pre-Cambrian) with our paper-mâché volcano in the background, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras color-coded (matching mats with pictures and information not in this photo.)  The student has to … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Language Learning Through Performance

Posted on October 3, 2016

A Teacher’s Message to Parents On Their Child’s Learning Through Performance:        As a parent, what better way to KNOW you are getting results with your child’s learning? Most children are not too camera-shy. Some are, and I make sure … Continue reading →

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Foreign languages, drama and children: A winning combination!

Posted on January 1, 2016

You know your son or daughter is an extraordinary child. Now it’s time to make your son or daughter a GLOBAL child. How better to do this than introduce them to a foreign language – or even three? And what … Continue reading →

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