Teaching English such a second language and supporting at home is quite important and we do usually using maker methodology
We consider it is essential because it turns language learning into a meaningful, hands-on experience. Instead of memorizing isolated vocabulary, students learn by creating and building objects that help them communicate, such as models, posters, or small projects. Inspired by John Dewey and due to our job as teachers, we reckon this approach allows children to learn by doing. When they build a model of a city, a zoo, or their dream house, they naturally use English to name objects, describe what they have made, give instructions, and present their work. The language becomes a real tool for communication, not just a school subject.
We have nice book to inspire that.
As a teacher of secondary education, I see how this methodology increases motivation, confidence, and participation in the classroom. The objects students create support their speaking, reduce anxiety, and give them something concrete to talk about. Through collaborative projects, they develop creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and oral communication skills, all while using English in a purposeful way. Working with a maker approach helps children connect language with action, emotion, and creativity, making learning more meaningful and long-lasting.
Here some exemples of that.
