L'learning through play in bilingual schools is much more than just a moment of relaxation. It's an effective method that helps children learn with pleasure. At the New School LyonGames are part of everyday life. It helps pupils to understand, speak and cooperate better.
Why play is essential to learning
Playing stimulates curiositythe creativity and the motivation. It makes it easier for children to understand sometimes complex concepts. By playing, they can manipulate ideas, find solutions and express themselves freely. In this way, they learn without feeling stressed or judged.
What's more, children who play learn more quickly. They are often more concentrated, more motivated and more open to new things. That's why, at New School LyonLearning is all about fun and varied activities.
Game-based learning and language acquisition
In a bilingual school, play becomes an integral part of the learning process. natural tool to learn two languages. At the New School LyonThe children experience playful situations in which they hear and use French and English every day.
For example, they are involved in :
- role-playing,
- nursery rhymes,
- interactive stories,
- sensory activities.
These activities enable you to learn vocabulary, phrases and expressions in context. Children repeat, observe and test what they hear. This makes learning easier, more spontaneous and longer-lasting.
What's more, because they're confident, they're not afraid to make mistakes. They dare to talk, ask questions and interact. Result: they progress naturally, by playing.
Fun teaching at the New School Lyon
At the New School Lyoneach child is a player in his own learning. The teachers, who are often native speakers, use games in all subjects: French, English, maths, science and art.
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This approach makes students curious, dynamics and proud of them. They learn to work in groups, solve problems and speak in two languages. In this way, the game becomes a lever for developing their autonomytheir trust and their critical thinking.
Conclusion: playing for better learning
L'learning through play in bilingual schools is a method that works. It helps children grow up, understand the world and express themselves in two languages with ease.
At the New School Lyonwe believe the game is the most natural way to learn. That's why we put it at the heart of our teaching methods. Because learning while having fun is learning for real.
