Our " Little League "....

Our English Second Language lesson for the Toddlers.

Those in the know, nod sagely at our adventure and courage. It's not so easy to impart knowledge to a group of toddlers. Well knowledge is a bit over - exaggerated. We trying to immerse them in an English Speaking environment.

Since January we have started a new group in a neighbouring village. The average age is 3, yet somehow they seem to have formed their own character already. Rather interesting to witness the interaction among them.

Each week a parent brings a different toy of sorts, one that we can interact with in English ( we've had Lego, memo, building blocks and mini tractors ). Naturally it can sometimes get a bit hairy as more often than not, the kids are still learning to share...willingly.

Their is one little star in the group, who goes out of his way to share with the others. Food, sweets and his toys. Too precious.

For us it is not always easy to see if the kids are liking the hour with us or are learning anything. Well, Friday was a great revelation day for us...
One of the mums who has been sick for a few sessions, told me: " You know Biggi, he is getting cross with me because he is missing all those English lessons."..Yippee.

Another Mum, who has two in our group, dropped off her son and he came rushing eagerly up the stairs. But the nicest thing that happened was that she came back 15 min later with her daughter;

" Sorry, she was napping and when she woke up and realized that her brother was at English already, she demanded to be taken to English as well. " Just fabulous for us to get feedback. She is actually a kid that hardly ever speaks and keeps to herself....

Naturally little ones also have other surprises. When they suddenly want to go to the loo...and not for a number one either !

Biggi ( Twitter:@Simplyburgnland )