Consolidation of the Second Language

The second cycle of Early Years Education (ages 3–6) represents a key stage in children’s overall development, particularly in consolidating the acquisition of a second language. After an initial phase in which pupils have developed listening comprehension, basic vocabulary and confidence in using English, this stage provides the ideal opportunity to progress towards more structured and fluent communication.

During this period, children begin to construct more complex sentences, enrich their oral expression and naturally internalise grammatical structures. Continuous exposure to the language in meaningful, real-life contexts enables pupils to move from early attempts at communication to increasingly complete and spontaneous conversations.

At Baby Erasmus, English is not taught as a separate subject, but is used as the vehicular language throughout all educational programmes. In this way, pupils learn the language while exploring, experimenting and interacting, integrating it naturally into their daily routines.

This stage also offers the opportunity for children who did not attend the first cycle at our centre to join the bilingual learning process. Through a consecutive learning approach, teaching is adapted to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their starting point, can progressively develop their English language skills.

Throughout this stage, age-appropriate educational programmes are implemented, covering key areas essential for children’s development:

• Awareness and control of their own body, supporting psychomotor development.
• Personal autonomy and social interaction, promoting values such as respect, empathy and cooperation.
• Exploration and understanding of their surrounding environment.
• Development of language and communication skills, including an introduction to literacy in English.
• Numerical representation and early mathematical concepts through hands-on and play-based methodologies.
• Artistic expression and creativity as tools for communication and learning.

In addition to academic development, families at this stage particularly value aspects such as preparation for the next educational stage, the development of independence, the acquisition of learning habits, emotional security and personalised attention that respects each child’s individual pace. At Baby Erasmus, we work closely with families to ensure balanced development and continuous support throughout the educational journey.

Learning continues to be based on exploration, play and motivation, which are essential for encouraging children to actively engage in their own learning process and to develop a positive attitude towards both the language and learning in general.

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