Learning Philosophy
At Elelands, we believe that learning should be joyful, creative, and deeply personal. Our programs are designed to help children and families explore language through art, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. By integrating 21st-century skills and global learning standards, we aim to nurture confident communicators, empathetic collaborators, and empowered learners.
We focus on:
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Encouraging self-expression through multiple forms of media
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Building English language skills in real-life, meaningful contexts
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Creating inclusive spaces where every learner feels seen and valued
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Connecting creativity with purpose through community-driven projects
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Designing and constructing together — a joyful moment of play-based learning
Kids Section
Theme: Gamification & Creative Communication
ISTE Standards: Creative Communicator, Empowered Learner
At Elelands, our kids programs are designed to make learning English joyful, expressive, and hands-on. Through workshops like Be CreARTive and Language–Art Integration, children explore language through drawing, storytelling, and recycled crafts.
We use gamification to spark engagement and confidence:
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“Artist of the Day” badges for creative drawing
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“Story Stars” leaderboard for storytelling
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“Eco Toy Challenge” with team points and prizes
These playful activities help children express emotions, build vocabulary, and communicate meaningfully in English. Each experience is designed to support ISTE standards by encouraging creativity, self-direction, and collaboration.
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Adults section
Theme: Empowered Learner & Personalized Growth
ISTE Standards: Empowered Learner, Innovative Designer
At Elelands, we believe adult learning should be purposeful, personal, and transformative. Our coaching sessions are designed to support learners in discovering their voice, setting meaningful goals, and designing their own learning paths.
Whether preparing for IELTS, improving workplace communication, or exploring personal growth, each session is a co-created experience. Learners reflect, adjust, and take ownership of their journey — with guidance, not instruction.
We nurture growth through:
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Goal-setting conversations that honor individual needs
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Reflective journaling to track progress and mindset shifts
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Flexible learning plans that adapt to life’s rhythms
These experiences embody the ISTE standards by empowering learners to take initiative, design solutions, and apply language in authentic, real-world contexts.
Reflecting on personal growth through journaling in a cozy holiday setting.
Families bonding through multisensory learning in our Christmas Workshop
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Workshops Section
Theme: Accessibility & Open Educational Resources (OER)
ISTE Standards: Knowledge Constructor, Global Collaborator
At Elelands, our workshops are more than just seasonal gatherings — they are shared moments of learning, bonding, and discovery. We design these sessions to be inclusive and sensory-rich, welcoming learners of all ages and backgrounds to explore language through experience.
In the Christmas Workshop, families come together to bake, decorate, and share stories around festive treats. Learners describe textures, colors, and emotions while creating gingerbread houses, writing holiday cards, and crafting ornaments — all in English.
In the Emotional Sharing Circle, participants use colors, movement, and storytelling to express feelings in a safe, supportive space.
We believe learning should be shared. That’s why we create Open Educational Resources (OER) , so everyone can learn and be inspired too.
We nurture connection through:
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Multisensory activities that support diverse learning styles
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Emotional expression as a bridge to language
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Sharing learning artifacts with the wider community
These workshops reflect ISTE values by helping learners construct knowledge, collaborate across generations, and contribute meaningfully to a global learning ecosystem.
At Elelands, learning is a journey — playful, personal, and shared. From kids’ creative workshops to adult coaching, each experience is designed to spark growth, confidence, and connection.
By aligning with ISTE Standards for Students, we help learners become curious thinkers, expressive communicators, and empowered creators.
And by sharing learning artifacts as Open Educational Resources, we make learning accessible beyond our walls.