Language creates an identity that children learn from a young age. The people children meet and interact with allow them to embrace their own identity and respect the identity of people around the world. At First Steps we encourage a language program to help nurture the many cultures that First Steps welcomes and embraces.
Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) is digital language program for Kindergarten children.
ELLA is an exciting digital language learning program for preschoolers.
ELLA is a digital, play-based program that makes language learning engaging and interesting to preschoolers.
The children at First Steps will learn one of thirteen languages using play-based apps from the Department of Education.
The apps have a cast of colourful characters called the Polyglots. The Polygots are multicultural characters who introduce children to a new language through digital play. ELLA has created experiences to match young children’s interests, like cooking, art, building, role-play and music into our program.
ELLA is a proven method of language discovery for preschoolers. Children learn to respect diversity as they learn about new cultures. ELLA develops children’s social, thinking and digital skills. It supports their literacy, and can even improve memory and concentration.
