As part of the experiences promoted by the English Immersion Plan, and in connection with International Book Day, students from Medio Mayor to 2nd grade Junior Area participated in a musical storytelling inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known plays.
The activity was designed to bring classic literature closer to younger students through storytelling in English, puppets, live music, gestures, and active participation. This allowed students to approach Shakespeare from a playful and accessible perspective, entering a magical forest filled with fairies, elves, dreams, confusion, and imagination.
The session began with an introduction to the main characters of the story, helping students become familiar with the world they were about to discover. Then, the story was presented through a musical storytelling format, where students were invited to listen, observe, respond, and participate naturally during different moments of the experience.
One of the most meaningful elements of the activity was the participation of the school band, Eclécticos, who accompanied the storytelling with live instrumental music throughout the session. Their music helped create a special atmosphere, giving rhythm, emotion, and a sense of wonder to the story. This made the magical world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream feel closer and more engaging for the students.
The activity also included the participation of Mrs Grammar, a beloved puppet from the Parvulario. Mrs Grammar often visits the Parvulario library to tell stories and accompany students in their first encounters with English. Together with her husband, Mr Grammar, she has become a familiar character for the children, helping them approach language with affection, humour, and confidence.
In this experience, the English Immersion Plan contributed by opening a bridge between classic literature, language, music, and early learning. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students were able to connect with an English-language literary work from a perspective that was meaningful for their age, reinforcing the idea that literature can be experienced through imagination, sound, movement, and shared emotion.
The activity also reinforced a beautiful idea: Shakespeare lives in language. His stories continue to travel through time, and they can also reach younger students when they are presented through experiences they can understand, enjoy, and remember.
Through activities like this, the English Immersion Plan continues to support learning experiences where literature, culture, creativity, and language come together, allowing students to engage with classic stories from an early age and connect them with broader learning experiences.
