A child is never too young to learn a second (or third) language.
Research shows that learning a foreign language comes naturally for children when they start at an early age. During the first years of life, the human brain is uniquely and temporarily equipped for learning all of the languages in the world with the least effort. After age 6, this plasticity begins to diminish and then requires an increased effort in retaining new sounds or patterns not frequently heard.
Which products are suitable for my child’s age?
The Little Pim program simultaneously engages babies, toddlers and preschoolers by offering each age group a distinct viewing experience modulated to his or her developing mind and interests. All of our products are suitable for kids ages 0-6.
Infants gain understanding long before they can speak, and benefit from having a rich language environment because they learn to talk by listening. Frequent daily exposure to words and active social engagement helps the brain pathways that foster language learning to develop more fully.
That’s why Little Pim’s program features children engaged in everyday activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, and waking. Babies respond positively to the colorful imagery and gentle pace of Little Pim.
The everyday activities in Little Pim’s books and videos, such as eating, drinking, playing, and napping make it appropriate and engaging for toddlers. During this phase, children begin to acquire their first 100-300 words in their native language and can also start repeating simple words and phrases in a second language.
Toddlers who watch Little Pim episodes begin to engage in a “call and response,” which is how a child begins to learn a language from his parents and those around him. Our hand-drawn flash cards allow you to create fun and engaging games for your child, and our toe-tapping music CDs keep kids rocking while they learn.
Preschoolers love to repeat the words in a foreign language and follow the antics of the series’ main character, Little Pim the panda. Older children learning a new language at school will also find Little Pim to be an effective supplement for reinforcing vocabulary and teaching pronunciation.
Using the complete Little Pim program, your child can learn up to 360 words and phrases in a second or third language. Our customers’ feedback confirms that children of all ages enjoy watching the videos and playing with the flash cards. Our music CDs and educational mobile apps also help support the development of your child’s accent and vocabulary.