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A happy child learns better

a happy child learns better

In this video you will see happy children learning.

As you watch, carefully observe the interactions between the teacher and the children.

  • What are some of the things the teacher does to make these children feel happy?
  • What evidence can you see of a trusting and warm relationship?
  • How do you think these children feel about their English classes?
  • What long term effects do you think these experiences and memories might have?

Write your ideas down in your observation journal and share some of your thoughts with us below.

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English in Early Childhood: How Happy Children Learn

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