My Little Island is a three-level programme for teaching English to 3 to 5-year-old children whose first language is not English. It is based on four over-arching beliefs:

• 1. Realities of the child's world must be at the core of the programme and the basis for materials chosen.
• 2. A learner who is engaged will learn better.
• 3. Each child is unique in personality, interests, and learning styles and will benefit from materials that reflect this.
• 4. Successful learning only occurs when skills presented build on each other and are reviewed meaningfully.