Designed to develop Gaelic vocabulary through singing, props, and actions, the project offers an enjoyable and motivating way for the youngest learners to engage with the language.

Led by Gold Medal finalist and teacher Kirsty Watt, the sessions have quickly become a weekly highlight, with both children and adults eager to see what exciting activities Kirsty will bring next.

Kirsty shared her enthusiasm for the project:

“It’s been an absolute joy working with these young learners. Seeing their confidence grow each week as they learned new Gaelic words through songs and actions was incredibly rewarding. The energy and enthusiasm they brought to every session made the experience so special for me.”

The project has been praised not only for its fun and engaging approach but also for its clear Gaelic language outcomes. Early feedback shows that children are developing confidence in using Gaelic during play, a crucial step in strengthening language skills at an early age.

Nadine Murray, Childcare Manager, Sgoil Àraich an Rubha commented:

“This project has been invaluable in helping our young learners develop Gaelic vocabulary in such an enjoyable way. Kirsty’s sessions combined music, movement, and storytelling, which really captured the children’s imaginations and made learning feel like play. The confidence the children now show when using Gaelic is very encouraging, and projects like this are key to increasing the number of Gaelic speakers as they move through their educational journey.”