Learn & Play Group ESL Classes

Learn and Play Group is a kindergarten readiness and language development class that prepares young ESL (English as a Second Language) or ELD (English Language Development) students, ages 3-6, for Kindergarten life in American schools. The small group setting allows children to build the independence and confidence needed to succeed socially and academically in American schools.

We offer two levels: Beginning & Advanced

why learn & play group for eld students?

ELD children entering into Kindergarden whose English skills are low are vulnerable and not prepared for social and academic challenges in kindergarden. If your child is a limited english speaker, he or she may experience more anxiety than other children, and they may not perform as well as those children whose English language skills are higher. Moreover, your child may find it more difficult in general to adjust to their new learning environment if he/she lacks independence and confidence in his/her ability to communicate with others.

How will my child benefit from this group?

Your child will gain what we call Kindergarten readiness, which involves the following preacademic skills:

• Word recognition
• Interest in reading
• Counting to 10

In addition, your child will gain emotional skills such as

• Sharing
• Getting along in a group setting
• Sitting still for longer periods of time
• Focusing when an adult is speaking

What skills will my child learn in the Learn & Play Group?

Skills that we focus on this group include:

• Self-care and motor skills
• Peer interaction and self-regulation
• Social expression of needs and desires
• Kindergarten-level academic skills that will prepare each child for school

What kinds of activities will my child participate in?

• Sing-alongs to increase rhyme awareness and memorization
• Hands-on puzzles to foster the ability to work in groups and cooperation
• Alphabet games to teach phonemic understanding

Language Development Program

Our specialized language program was designed to meet the more specific needs of ELD students like your child. Our thematic lessons cover a variety of topics of interest to enrich your child’s learning experiences and provide opportunity for your child to learn, practice, apply, and integrate skills using a variety of techniques and resources.

Academic Program

Our academic program focuses on teaching your child Pre-Kindergarteners and Kindergarteners Basic English language arts skills:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

These skills are essential to successfully completing the Kindergarten California Language Arts Standards. You will be pleased as you watch your child’s confidence grow and master a variety of these basic skills and more.

Skills:

• Beginning Phonics
• Basic colors
• Know basic shapes
• Count orally 1-30
• Say the months
• Understand basic commands
• Ask and respond to questions
• Increase basic vocabulary
• Say basic greetings and salutations
• Build conversation skills

Major Themes:

• My family and me
• My House
• My School
• My Town ( All Around)
• Weekend
• Vacation
• Seasons
• Earth and Space

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