Site
Philosophy
The Maya & Miguel Web
site, like the TV show, targets children between 6 and 11
years old. The site is designed to support and extend the
educational goals of the Maya & Miguel television
program.
Both the site and the television
show have been designed to support English language acquisition
while promoting the value of a culturally diverse society.
The Maya & Miguel Web site gives children the
opportunity for open-ended exploration with language-building
activities and presents a variety of cultures and perspectives
within its activities.
In addition, the Maya & Miguel
Web site is designed to fully support children of different
levels of English or Spanish language abilities. Nearly
all of the content on the site is available in both English
and Spanish. Children and their parents can "toggle"
between English or Spanish at any point while playing on
the site. This structure has been developed to encourage
children apply their knowledge of their primary language
while learning a second language.
Many of the activities have been
designed to promote independent play, but we also expect
that for parents and children will have fun experiencing
the site together. In addition, we have developed substantial
information related to the TV series for parents and teachers
(in both English and Spanish).
So, click around, learn and
enjoy -- no matter what your preferred language!
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