Introducing a second language in a fun way with rhymes has many benefits for children. Benefits of introducing a second language to children Rhymes are essential tools for acquiring language – learning that happens unconsciously. After all, nothing could be simpler than learning Irish through rhymes e.g. If the only Irish you have is “aon, dó, trí” or “slán”, don’t be hesitant about trying. You do not need to be an Irish speaker to use this resource. “.Children (birth to 9 years) will be drawn to the songs and rhymes in this collection and easily learn to love and speak Irish.” (Early Childhood Ireland). The package can be used and enjoyed by teachers, parents, grandparents, children, crèche and preschool providers everywhere.
Throughout the CDs there is a number of instrumental musical interludes using Irish traditional instruments and melodies.īróga Nua is divided into categories and includes notes to support adults as they plan games, short plays, music, and movement activities for children. These rhymes contain rich rhythmic and repetitive language structures and patterns and will be a foundation in the Irish language for many children. It contains approximately 100 simple Irish rhymes and songs with English translations and two CDs. Irish through the medium of RhymesĬompiled and published by Áine Ní Shúilleabháin and Treasa Ní Ailpín, Bróga Nua – Enjoying Irish with Young Children is a unique guide to support parents and adults in introducing Irish through the medium of songs, music, and action rhymes. Children are born with innate gifts to acquire languages and if given the chance of hearing them regularly, have the ability to acquire a second, third, and fourth language, instinctively. Repetition is the key to language acquisition.
Young children love to play with new sounds and new words, and they revel in rhymes and repetition. With the invasion of screens and technology in the past twenty or thirty years, many children have been deprived of the fun and laughter nursery rhymes convey – not to mention the educational value. Rhymes make children happy and lead to a fun interactive experience between parent and child. There is nothing like music, rhythm, and rhymes to engage children in communicating – nature has designed it so.īy Áine Ní Shúilleabháin Rhymes make children happyįor centuries, language has been transmitted through rhymes and songs. Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Early Childhood Trainer, pictured at the launch of Broga Nua
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