Take your time and make having fun your top priority

The most important thing when learning English conversation or piano is to have fun. Especially for young children, if learning becomes too much pressure, they may lose motivation. Therefore, it is important to take your time and create an environment where your child can learn at their own pace while having fun.

At our school, we provide lessons that make children feel that “learning = fun!” and support them so that they can grow naturally. In this article, we will introduce in detail the importance of learning in a relaxed and fun way, as well as the specific efforts of our school.

1. Why it’s important to take your time and enjoy yourself

Success is the key to growth. Motivation for learning comes from “successful experiences. For example, “I was able to introduce myself in English! I was able to play a song on the piano! and “I was able to play a song on the piano!
Pressure to learn can lead to stress. If there is too much pressure to improve, learning itself can become stressful. Especially in early childhood and early elementary school, the feeling of “fun” is the most important factor for learning to continue. is the most important factor for learning to continue.
If children have the experience of “learning is fun” in their early years, it will have a positive impact on their motivation to learn later on. Enjoying English conversation and playing the piano is the foundation for future learning habits.

2. Making learning English fun

At our school, we have adopted a variety of ideas to make learning English conversation fun and enjoyable.
1) Learning English with a game-like atmosphere
We place importance on the feeling of “playing in English” rather than “studying English! We place importance on the sense of “playing in English” rather than “studying English. For example, we have the following activities.
English card games (such as guessing the name of animals in English)
Singing English songs and dancing
Playing rock-paper-scissors with the teacher in English
Through these activities, we provide an environment where students can naturally become familiar with English.
Increase the experience of “I can speak English! “I can speak English! This is a great way to build your child’s self-confidence. For example, our first goal is for children to be able to introduce themselves in English, and we gradually increase their opportunities to speak English.
3) Emphasizing “the desire to communicate” rather than ‘correctness’
When your child speaks English, we emphasize “the desire to communicate” rather than worrying that the grammar may be incorrect. For example, when your child says “I go to the park!”, the teacher will naturally lead him or her to the correct expression, “Yes!

3. Making learning the piano fun

The key to continuity in learning the piano is to have fun! is the key to continuity. We have adopted the following ideas.
1) Select songs that you want to play. (1) Choose songs that you “want to play!”
We draw out your child’s interest in piano by introducing songs that he/she likes. For example, we choose animation songs, nursery rhymes, simple pop songs, etc., according to the level of your child.
We will choose songs that are appropriate for your child’s level. It takes time to improve at the piano, but it is important to increase the number of “things I can do today”. For example,
“Today I could play with just my right hand!
I mastered the first four bars today!
We try to help students grow while they enjoy themselves and achieve small goals such as “I mastered the first four bars today!
3) Incorporate elements of play
Our school provides an environment where students can become familiar with the piano through rhythm play and note-guessing quizzes, rather than just repetitive exercises. For example, by incorporating quizzes such as “Which note is higher? We also have quizzes to help students develop a sense of pitch in an enjoyable way.

4. Parental Involvement

Parental support is also important for children to enjoy learning without being rushed.
(1) Don’t put too much pressure on them
“I have to practice more!” Instead, try to recognize growth by saying, “You’re getting better little by little! Instead of rushing them, say something like, “You are getting better at this!
When your child is humming an English song or playing the piano, say, “That looks like fun! When your child sings an English song or plays the piano, you can help them feel the joy of learning.
3) Have an attitude of “learning together” with your child
Parents may say, “I like this song! This expression in English is interesting! and “I like this song!”, the child will be more likely to have a positive image of learning.

5. Our School Initiatives

At our school, we prioritize making learning fun and teaching at a pace that suits each child.
Lessons tailored to individual interests and levelsWe create a curriculum that suits each child’s personality and interests, allowing them to progress through their studies without any pressure.
Comprehensive support for parents is also provided, with specific advice available to parents who are unsure of how to support their children.

Summary

The most important thing about learning English conversation or piano is to take your time and have fun. At our school, we create an environment where children feel that “learning is fun!” and support them so they can grow naturally. Parents, too, can have fun and support their children’s learning!